Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network Millions of Birds Now Migrating Safely Through Darkened Texas Cities After Successful Lights Out Campaign By Andy Corby – April 18 Texas is in the middle of the most critical migratory pathway for birds moving up and down the Americas—nearly 2 billion birds, or 1 […]
If you do not know Barbara then this is a good time to become acquainted. She is a librarian, avid reader and big supporter of Indie authors. She also has a YouTube channel and has a wide variety of subject featured. Please give her a visit and explore her site. Be sure to wipe your […]
“This is so exciting, Twiggy. A walk.” “Yes, I’m always happy to take a walk.” “Look at that grass over there.” “One rule of walking is not to go off by yourself.” “Thanks for the tip. What happens if we do wander?” “You could get the yank of your life.” “What is a yank?” “Um, […]
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 […]
Bucket lists will be with us forever. Here’s a list I published on March 5th, 2018. I think it still may be helpful for those planning a bucket list. I should have labeled this list the Top Nine since the last one is a recommendation of one to do. * * * Top Ten […]
Today, we are going to the Lakeway Greenbelt to watch the start of the 5K Wilderness Run/Walk sponsored by Friends of the Park. This run happens every year to raise awareness of the volunteering opportunity with Friends of the Park. This non-profit organization helps maintain Lakeway Parks and ensures their preservation for the future. We […]
The sound of coffee dribbling out of the machine’s exit tubes is music to the ears and the brain. Pound for pound, you can’t beat the restorative ability of even a sip of that beautiful elixir. After the first sip, looking around for the clock, the thought strikes: Why not go to Europe […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Dog That Flunked Out of Police Academy Becomes a Hero in Taiwan’s Earthquake Response By Andy Corbley Apr 11, 2024 To be a drug-sniffing dog, you have to be impassionate, which is exactly what this golden retriever was not. Though Roger flunked out of the […]
“I see you have a few of your toys here in the playpen.” “Yes but not as much fun as Twiggy.” “Oh come on. Give that noisy disk a squeeze.” “I do like the sound.” “Look Twiggy has come out.” “Yeah, I’ll leave you two to play.” “Twiggy. Over here.” “I hear you, Little […]
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, […]
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