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Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Book Gets a Negative Review
This post was initially run on March 10, 2014, co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since there are still negative reviews out there, maybe it might be helpful. Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Book Gets a Negative Review 10. If your book gets a negative review, do not read the […]
Views of the Neighborhood – A Remembrance of VJ Day
Today we are going to visit a ceremony in Lakeway for the remembrance of the day 80 years ago when the Japanese surrendered to end World War II. We will be going to Heritage Park and will be catered by Jeffreys of Austin. Our entertainment will be Lee Greenwood. Menu Tournedos de veau & escargot […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Ho”
The coffee machine flashes a sign on the touch pad. “Clean me or go to a hotel for coffee.” Punching the “clean” button was the better alternative. Yes, the wait was 20 minutes, but it was well worth it. Holding a fresh hot cup of coffee with its curative vapors was my reward. A […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/ Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Man Reunited with Class Ring 56 Years After Losing it in the Long Island Sound: ‘It’s a Miracle’ By Andy Corbley –Sep 4, 2025 A man recently received word through social media that a Long Islander and his metal detector had found his missing class […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Toy Time
“How long are you going to play with Chicken, Tempeste?” “I just started. I don’t know. Why not get Coco and Dodo?” “I played with Coco and Dodo a while ago. I was going to play with Chicken next.” “Well, when I’m through, you are welcome to Chicken. In the meantime, get Coco and Dodo.” […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Turning”
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 247 and then, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is turning. This is our prompt. Turning by John W. Howell, © 2025 “I see the leaves are turning.” “Yeah, that means we need to get […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives easier […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Check
Today, we are checking out the deer in the neighborhood. We are catered by Maie Day of Austin, and our entertainment is Steve Martin, Allison Brown, and Jackson Browne. Menu gimme burger – Wagyu smash burger, the works, gimme sauce, fries 24 Grilled Half Chicken – Lemon-honey brined steak frites – 8 oz sirloin with […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Toast
A rough night calls for a smooth coffee. Mine is made, and adding half and half turns the dark brew to the color of toast. The first sip signals the brain that we are indeed going to survive, and it can now lay down the hammer. Once my head recovered from the clanging low […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
AP Photo Today’s good news story comes from the Associated Press Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania’s international Corgi race By LIUDAS DAPKUS Updated 7:46 PM CDT, August 24, 2025 VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are […]
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