Last week was National Night Out, and here in Lakeway, the Police Department sponsored a visit to their headquarters. We can step back in time and visit this event. The Police Department has opened its facility to give the public an idea of its services. We are going just before everyone arrives to see what […]
Waiting for a lifesaving ten ounces of Columbia’s finest liquid personality can challenge the nerves. Sure, it’s only three minutes, but it can seem like a lifetime when the nerve endings scream for relief. Caffeine addiction is a prime reason to be on edge, as the mechanics of producing the soothing syrup seem to […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Trapped on Tiny Ledge, Fallen Hiker with Mangled Legs Rescued by Off-Duty Air Force Hero By Andy Corbley Oct 5, 2023 An off-duty Air Force Captain proved himself worthy of rank and regalia after conducting a daring rescue of a fallen hiker on the shoulder […]
“So, what’s going on, Twiggy? “We got our COVID booster and man, I’m wiped out.” “Wait a minute. I got the Covid booster. Why are you wiped out?” “I think it might be a sympathy wipeout.” “I certainly hope you don’t feel as bad as I do.” “I think that is a worthy […]
It is a pleasure to have Dan Antion visit Fiction Favorites, as Dan and I have been following each other since November 2014. I think we all enjoy visiting Dan on his blog, No Facilities. You can go there now if you want to read his introduction post. In addition, Dan hosts the popular […]
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 post ran on August 14, 2017. If you are moving, it may make sense. Hopefully, it will give a chuckle. * * * The inspiration for this piece was the arrival of a new couch and the accompanying rearranging of furniture. Since moving households is something almost everyone faces, I thought it […]
The term cornhole for the game came to be in Germany in the 1800s. A man invented the game and then took dried kernels of corn to fill the little bags, hence the name. We are attending the second annual cornhole tournament sponsored by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation. We will just eat there since […]
Last week was a humdinger is the thought as the aroma of a perfect cup of coffee fills the room. A quick sip reminds me that there is an Oscar the Grouch look-alike character living in an urn on the front porch. The temptation to hum the theme from the Good Bad and Ugly […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. Dad Ends Career by Recreating Adorable Photo With Son Who is Now a Pilot at Same Airline–LOOK By Andy Corbley-Sep 28, 2023 From a Chicago airport comes the beautiful story of a father and son who were able to […]
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