The inspiration for this list is the return of the American football season. The college schedule is in full swing and here are a few things to avoid this year. 10 If you are tailgating, do not set out an overstuffed couch. If you do, at best folks will think you are so seventies. At […]
We are so happy to finally be able to go back to our home in Port Aransas. The water, electricity, and sewer are all functional. None of the repairs have started, but the house is livable. We need to say goodbye to Austin This first picture is of the State Capital building in Austin The spirit of […]
It is Steam of Consciousness Saturday and this weeks prompt is “motive.” Linda Hill says we can use the word any way we want. If you would like to join in the fun, please go to Linda’s site and read all about it. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2017/09/08/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-sept-917/ Motive by John W. Howell © 2017 “I […]
Lucy, Bailey, and Stella are guesting at Jill Weatherholt’s blog today. Go and say ‘Hi” to Jill. Also, check out her book Secon Chance Romance.
Another Friday here in Austin Texas. We are still waiting for word on the return to Port Aransas. We can’t go back until the electricity is turned on and it is still off. There was some word that it would be back on by tomorrow but we have heard that word before. All we […]
“Hey, Boss.” “Yes, Lucy?” “Aren’t you releasing a book on October 1st?” “Yes, I am.” “Don’t you think it is time to ask for some help?” “So stand aside and I’ll make a call for volunteers.” I will be launching Circumstances of Childhood, a fictional family life story, with a traditional blog tour. The material […]
Wednesday story day again. Last week we were there when Mrs. Murphy came off hook regarding Seth’s pressing an investigation on Lucas. Most of us believe Seth and Harriet have some kind of agenda in this whole matter. I see that Seth is entering Lucas’ room right now, so we better get over there. […]
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keith@channing.info before 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
10 If a hurricane hits your house, do not start a Go Fund Me campaign. If you do, at best you’ll look like a privateer. At worst, you may not collect anything but some old Chucky Cheese tokens. ( Made you feel better for a day huh, Boewolf?) 9 If a hurricane hits your house, […]
Since we are still in Austin and looks like we will be for another week at least, this edition of Viewscomes from where we are since the views of Port Aransas are not very pretty. Here is a shot of the capital building taken from 5th Avenue and Lamar which is close to where we […]
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