Come on, Columbian soothin’ syrup. Flow out those two spigots and give me the help I need to enable the thinking process. Oh, look, the liquid happiness is flowing. All I need is a sip, and the memories of this glorious room will return. Here is the sip. AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH Here are the memories: The ceilings […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. US Bookstores Coming Back as Barnes & Noble Celebrates 31st New Store and Indie Shops Dominating. By Andy Corbley Mar 21, 2024 Ask most people around the country about the number of bookstores in their town over the last twenty years, and the answer will […]
“Another lesson I have to teach. Body language.” “What about it?” “Look at my ears. They are telling you I don’t want to be bothered.” “I’m not bothering you. We are just playing.” “Well, playing to you might be annoying to someone else.” “Are you annoyed? “Let’s just say I have had better days.” “Would […]
In Keith’s words: Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem—anything, really. Either post your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link […]
This post ran on January 15th, 2018. Since people still visit cities, it may be helpful. * * * The inspiration for this post was thinking about supercities and possibly taking tours of them. These tours are not necessarily guided but just touring in general. Top Ten Things Not to Do on a City Tour […]
Lakeway has three new sculptures, so we want to go see them. Also, there are bluebonnets in bloom, and we want to check them out too. We are catered by Second Bar and Kitchen in Austin, and our entertainment is Gene Autry. Brunch menu LONE STAR BREAKFAST TACOS (3) scrambled eggs | house chorizo | […]
The machine diligently produces the mind-saving elixir that is the legal import of Columbia. The beans are ground, tamped, and scalded with boiling water to give me what I need most: that first cup of coffee. With it in hand, the clock is set to March 16th, 1924. The location is the port city of […]
Today’s good news story is from the Good News Network. Full Recovery for Coral Reef Within 4 Years–The Speed of Restoration They Saw was ‘Incredible’ By Andy Corbley Mar 14, 2024 In a truly monumental discovery, scientists studying coral restoration in Indonesia found that artificially restored coral reefs can regrow as fast as naturally occurring […]
“Okay, Tempeste. We need to start some instruction today.” ” I’m so glad you are going to teach me.” “Hmmmm. I’m wondering about you.” “What do you mean?” “Well, was that statement sincere, or are you trying to butter me up?” “Gee, I don’t even know what buttering you up means.” “Okay, I’ll accept that. […]
In Keith’s words. “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a […]
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