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Top Ten Things Not to Do When Trying to Write at Work
This post was published on May 19, 2014, and co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I think some writers out there try to write on their day job, so maybe this list will provide some helpful tips. Apologies to the bosses out there who have writers on staff. Top Ten Things Not to […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Impaired Driving Prevention
Today, we are going to the Justice Center in Lakeway for a presentation on impaired driving. We are catered by Bangers Sausage House of Austin, and our entertainment is Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. Menu S E R V I N G A BISCUIT A BASKET – Four house-made biscuits served with honey butter & […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Blush
Looking forward to a nice cappuccino, the heat of a blush races across my face. There is no milk. Checked the fridge, wine cooler, and even the cow. Nope, there’s no milk and therefore no cappuccino. A large coffee is the consolation prize. Pressing the two coffee buttons on the touchscreen, the normal wait […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network Update: Shelter Dog Who Recognized Man’s Oncoming Seizure Finds Forever Home By Andy Corbley –Jul 31, 2025 A shelter dog who detected a man’s oncoming seizure, having never been trained to do so, has found a forever home after applications flooded in. Sweet Sienna, […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Update and Something New
Twiggy had a follow-up with her regular doctor last Thursday. He was concerned with her head tilt and face paralysis.. He ordered an MRI, which was done on Monday. Preliminary results indicated an inner ear infection, as well as some involvement in her jaw and spine. A spinal tap was done and the fluid showed […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Slipped”
Today I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 143. With eyes closed I pointed to the page and my finger fell closest to the word “slipped.” This is our prompt, today. Slipped by John W. Howell © 2025 “Who left that banana skin there? I almost slipped and fell.” “Beats me.” […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store
This post ran in 2020 but I think it is still good advice for now. Top Ten Things Not to Do If You are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store 10 If you are asked to shop, do not buy anything that is not on the list. If you do, at best, you […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Eagle Scout Work and Native Plants
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Municipal Utility District to take a look at a finished Eagle Scout project and to see how the native plant garden is progressing. We are catered by Garrison of Austin. Our entertainment is the Eagles (of course) Menu STRIP LOIN – Hasselback Potato, Green Garlic Aioli, Bordelaise GRILLED LAMB […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Word that Starts with Q
The quintessential Saturday would be a quiet cup of coffee, a book to read, and a mind soothing finish to a hectic week. Of course, this would require a machine that accepts the fact that it is a servant. Such a Saturday would also require peace and quiet without the jarring interruption that seems […]
FridayJohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Good
Today’s good news comes from the BBC and was sent to me by Noelle Granger. The following is a condensed version of the article. You can see the full article HERE. ‘We’ve raised thousands’: The pickle-shaped ‘janitors’ cleaning Filipino reefs Sea cucumbers, or ‘janitors of the sea’, scour and clean the seafloor, allowing other […]
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