It is Wednesday story time again. Last week we left Bob and his mother in a pretty dark place. Bob had just threatened to choke his mom and she taunted him with the words, “you don’t have the guts.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t think that was a wise thing to do. […]

As most of the regulars know I have this annoying habit of taking pictures as I ride my bike and then writing little stories about what I see. The story is usually a piece of flash fiction inspired by the photo. Today is no exception. I saw this little car on the beach and couldn’t […]

This list has been inspired by observing the interaction between vacationers and locals at some vacation destinations in which I have found myself as a resident. Hope you like it. Top Ten Things Not to do If You Live in a Vacation Destination 10 If you live in a vacation destination, do not honk your […]

Here is this week’s photo Not too much has changed from last week. There are a few people walking on the beach and enjoying the morning. The morning glories are in bloom and there are a few orange flowers in the foreground. Last week’s photo          

  It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday again and this week’s prompt is Fly/Flies/Flew/Flu/Flue. If you would like to participate, visit Linda Hill at http://lindaghill.com/2015/07/17/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-jily-1815/ Here is my interpretation. Fly/Flies/Flew/Flu/Flue by John W. Howell When flies flew down the flue, I could not fly with fly flu.

  Friday once again and only eight more hours (give or take a few) till quitting time. I’m so lucky this week I have my daughter and grandkids visiting. Two of the three grandchildren brought a guest and youngest is visiting from Austin, so we have nine of us kicking around the house. It is […]

  Today at 11:00 CDT I am guest hosting Rave Reviews Book Club’s RAVE WAVES: BRING ON THE SPOTLIGHT, where, I will be joined by current Rave Reviews Book Club Spotlight Author Gwen Plano. We will discuss her book Letting Go Into Perfect Love, Discovering the Extraordinary After Abuse. Join us as we explore this book, and become better acquainted with author Click […]

    Wednesday story day is here, so it’s time to go visit Bob and Charlotte. I don’t know about you, but I’m almost afraid to go and see what is going on now. (Yeah I know I’m the one writing this stuff)  Last week Bob finally got a hold of himself and released Charlotte’s […]

  Iona Martin has just published two books and since she is such a good writer I want to take the time to let you know about them. The first is one that Ionia wrote for authors. She is such and excellent reviewer and writer that it is time for all of us to take […]

Since it is summer, and there are a number of fairs and carnivals I thought it would be a good idea to provide a list of things not to do in case you plan on visiting one or more. The inspiration for this list is some fair visits and watching a number of people do what […]