Our parks team had a great time planting trees with the community volunteers this weekend for Texas Arbor Day. Six live oak trees were planted in the median of Lakeway Boulevard thanks to the help of nearly 30 residents, led by our city forester, and participation by Davey Tree, Mayor Pro Tem Mastrangelo, and Councilmember […]
Today has been set aside to remember our veterans. We owe all who have served a thank you for keeping our freedoms intact. The living and those who have sacrificed their lives so that we may live all deserve to be remembered and thanked. Friday may have been the day indicated for observation, but today […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network School Hosts Students on Opposite Ends of Violent Conflict–Teaching Reconciliation Over Revenge By Andy Corbley Nov 9, 2023 In Italy, a one-of-a-kind school sees Palestinians graduating alongside Israelis, Americans with Tribal origins alongside those with European origins, and Bosnian Muslims next to Orthodox Serbs—all […]
So today, we have to go for a check-up.” “Excellent. I love Dr Flemming and all the folks at the hospital.” “You need to take care of business before we go.” “Make a will, do you mean?” “No, go potty.” “I said I didn’t have to go. Why don’t we leave already.” “You need to […]
In Keith’s 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 your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on […]
This list was published on November 6, 2017. Folks still live in apartments, so I think it is relevant. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do in an Apartment The inspiration for this list came as we spent some hurricane evacuation time in an apartment. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If […]
Today, we are visiting the Travis County Emergency Services display. The purpose of the collection is to educate residents of the county on the services available. We are catered by Lynny’s of Austin. Our entertainment is The Ohio Players. It is a cloudy day, but the rain has stopped. We are early to the event, […]
The coffee saved me. Had a bad dream about an alarm clock that could be used to time travel. Wait! That was no dream. That clock is sitting on the table over there. Crossing the room to further inspect the devil’s own instrument, the thought about where to go next comes to mind. Charles Yallowitz […]
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. November Stargazing: Double Whammy of Pleiades and the Leonid Meteor Shower in the Sky Together By Andy Corbley –Nov 2, 2023 This month’s night sky will feature two extraordinary celestial phenomena appearing in the sky together under a very […]
“There she is. How are you feeling?” “Pretty much like I’ve been kidnapped for my liver.” “Well, you have been through a tough procedure.” “Can’t say it is something I want to do every day.” “How about your Benny Bone?” “Let me give it a smell test.” “Didn’t pass the test?” “Somehow, Benny has lost […]
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