This post ran on January 8, 2018. Since there are still Mega Millions winners, it might be useful. * * * This post was inspired by the fact that this week, single-winning tickets were sold for the Mega Millions and Powerball Lotto games. Since you and I don’t have to worry about how to […]
Today, we will drive the neighborhood to see if spring is making its presence known. We are catered by Eberly of Austin. Our entertainment is Elvis Presley. FOR THE TABLE charcuterie & cheese – artisanal meats & cheeses, accoutrements, housemade bread, crostini chickpea fritter – white cheddar mornay, roasted carrots, chili garlic crisp crab cake […]
A new drink today. To test the machine to the maximum, a cappuccino is ordered. A smile on the control panel assures me this was not a challenge for the crafty AI entity inside the machine. After a bunch of hissing and spitting, a lovely signature cappuccino is produced. One sip and it is to […]
Sally has a feature where she highlights posts from blogger’s archives. Today she is featuring a Good News story from September 28th 2023 from Fiction Favorites. Sally is. the biggest supporter of Indy authors on the planet and her site is worth a visit to check out how you can participate with her help. She […]
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Priceless Video Shows US-Russian Group Hug in Microgravity When Astronauts Arrive at the ISS By Andy Corbley – Mar 7, 2024 NASA’s Crew-8 spacecraft recently docked with the International Space Station on its mission to deposit three US astronauts for a sixth-month stay. Their arrival was […]
Hey Twigs. What’s going on? “I was just thinking about Lucy and that photo you took of us running on the new Turf.” This one? Taken three years ago? “Yes. We were sure happy. I miss having Lucy with us.” “Mom and I miss her too. Of course, you have us.” “I know, Dad. I […]
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 […]
This post ran on February 23, 2015, but I think it will still be helpful should you ever get nominated for an Oscar. * * * Since next Sunday is the Oscar ceremony, I thought it would be nice to provide all of you Oscar nominees (You know, Best Screenplay from a novel) with a […]
Many of you have asked how our community can grow plants with the number of deer we have wandering around. I answered that most residents know not to plant anything that the deer like to eat where they can get to them. There are always exceptions to every rule, so today, we will visit those […]
The machine is on it today. One cup of relief in less than twenty seconds. Has to be an all-time record. Knocking down a clump in the sugar and a spoon to the java it is now time for a sip. The brain has cleared enough to consider the clock. It is set for March […]
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