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Views of the Neighborhood – Hanging Things
When we all have been quarantined as long as we have the subject material for a Views feature starts to get a little thin. This week I noticed several swings and playthings hanging in people’s yards. These things spoke to me of more staying at home as opposed to going to parks. You are welcome […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Coffee, Tea, or Me.”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill with this week’s prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “coffee, tea, or me.” Find a flirty phrase of your own or use “coffee, tea, or me” in your post. Have fun!” Well, thank you, Linda. If you would […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another Friday and like me, I hope you are looking forward to the weekend. Hmmm. Let me rephrase that. Another Friday and I hope you are able to make it through another weekend. Things have opened up here in Texas, like other states, and with it are ever-increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. If you all […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Call of the Wild – Lucy and Twiggy
How about a tense jungle game, Lucy?” “Sounds fun. You the Puma and me the Watter Buffalo?” “As usual.” “The Puma carefully and with great skill pokes the Water Buffalo to see if it still lives.” “Very funny. Of course, the Water Buffalo lives.” “The Puma makes a thrust for the heart.” “Which the buffalo […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week, we learned from Nikola Stanković (A dominant Serbian underworld boss) that Lazar Popović (Another Serbian underworld boss) may be behind the attempts on Larry and Andrew’s life. We also found out that Lazar Popović’s sister was married to Igor Sandusky. So now that we have […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Production of the Last Packard Automobile in 1956
This week marks the anniversary of the production of the last Packard automobile in Detroit, Michigan in 1956. The Packard was, at one time, the hallmark of luxury production cars. The company used the slogan, “Ask a man who owns one,” for many years. Since this is the passing of an icon, it seems only […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Happy Father’s Day
Since this is Father’s Day, I want to wish all you fathers a happy joy-filled day. For the views this week, I thought I would share where I’ll be spending some time. One place is out in the side yard, relaxing. The other is the back porch. I had hoped to be able to […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt- “ZZ”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill to explain this week’s prompt. “Thank you, John. I have to say that long hair gives you the appearance of a mad scientist. It’s a good look. I would keep it. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “zz.” Find […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF
It is Friday once again. Hopefully, everyone is safe and well. It is becoming more difficult to stay safe and well for sure. Today the governor approved a workaround for requiring the wearing of masks here in Texas. A county judge in San Antonio found a loophole whereby the state and local municipalities […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy and a Nest Doorbell
“Hey, what’s all this stuff, Dad.” “I’m installing a Nest doorbell.” “A doorbell for birds? Can’t their visitors knock?” “It is not for a bird’s nest. That’s the name of the product.” “You people have some strange names for things.” “I think you are right, Little One. I didn’t name it, though.” “Okay, Boss. What […]
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