It is Stream of Consciousness time again. This week’s prompt is “ick.” Linda Hill says we can use it as part of another word or by itself. If you want to join the fun here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2017/07/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-817/ Ick by John W. Howell © 2017 “Ick.” “What is ick?” “I just stepped on a cricket.” […]
It hardly seems possible that the Fourth of July has come and gone, but come and gone it has. I hope you all had a rewarding and fun day. After all, the birthday of America should be cause for celebration. We did get our beach back and for some reason, this year was pretty tame […]
“Uh, Hi dad. Where’s mom?” “Hi, ladies. Mom is shopping. Anything I can do to help you?” “Think he can help us? Bailey” “Think back to the last meal time, Lucy.” “Yeah, and how about the time you needed to go out?” “I remember the wait like it was yesterday. Wait, it was yesterday.” “And […]
Wednesday Story Day time again. Last week we overheard a conversation with Alice and Harriet. It looks like these two are going to take up where they left off. What is to become of Lucas if these two adopt him is anyone’s guess. We need to get back and see what is to happen this […]
Keith explains in his own 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 keithkreates@channing.ino before 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure […]
The inspiration for this list was my return from a ten-day trip. Just in case you wonder I am entirely innocent of any of these incidents. Hope you enjoy. Top Ten Things Not to Do Returning From a Long Trip 10 If you are returning from a long trip, do not forget where you […]
Here will be the last pictorial from Scotland. I had a wonderful time filled with exceptional sights and sounds of a beautiful country. This is a photo of The Cawdor Castle which is owned by the Dowager Countess Cawdor. She opens the castle to visitors in the summer and then takes up residence in the […]
Normally on Saturday, there is a Stream of Consciousness prompt. While travelling I missed it so I thought you might like some more pictures of Scotland. Here is a photo of the St. Andrews Cathedral. As you can see it is in ruins. The town of St Andrews is very picturesque. Here is the Abby […]



















