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Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from INFO Culture and was sent to me by Noelle Granger. Goodbye to energy dependence – Alaska discovers more than 1,200 TWh hidden under the ice, and the find could change the world 18 June 2025 by Carol Clark A Frozen River in Alaska Could Hold the Key to America’s Next […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Makes a Break for It.
“You know Twiggy. I’ve been thinking.” “Pretty dangerous stuff, Tempest.” “I’m serious. I want to get outside that fence and see the real world.” “That fence keeps you from eating everything on the ground.” “So I’m told. I believe it keeps me from developing my full potential.” “You keep eating sticks and leaves, and you […]
Guest Post – Esther Chilton – The Secret Dragon – Pre-Order Launch – #newbook
I want to welcome Esther Chilton to Fiction Favorites. Most of you know Esther as a fun blogger who puts up some interesting prompts. She also blogs about the places she has visited. You may not know that Esther is an accomplished author, writing tutor, and editor. She has many awards, and her work […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Punch
Today I randomly opened Our Justice to page 53 and pointed to the page with eyes closed. The word “punch ” was closest to my finger, our prompt today. Punch by John W. Howell © 2025 “Go ahead. Take a swing.” “Oh, come on. I’m not going to punch you.” “But that’s what you said.” “Yeah, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Spending Time at the DMV
This post ran in 2014 and my last visit to the DMV validated that the information is still useful. My thanks to Marie Ann Bailey who co-authored this post back then. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Spending Time in the DMV 10 When spending time in the DMV, do not show any […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Drink
With brain pounding and mouth drooling my coffee drink is finally ready. A sip of the life affirming elixir is interrupted by the invasive sound of Westminster chimes signalling some idiot can’t read the sign above the doorbell that reqads in large letters DO NOT RING THE DOORBELL. Twiggy and Tempeste have gone […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF -Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from Clever Journey’s newsletter. It was sent to me by GP, whose blog is at https://pacificparatrooper.wordpress.com Breakthrough at Texas University as Researchers See Plant Extracts Remove Microplastics From Water Researchers from Tarleton State University in Texas have discovered that plant-based extracts, particularly from okra, fenugreek, tamarind, and cactus, can significantly […]
Thursday – A little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste as Puma and Panther.
“Want to play Puma and Panther?” “I’m always up for that game.” “Want to switch? I can be the panther, and you the puma?” “Wait a minute. Look at my color. How would that work?” “You would have to imagine that you were a puma.” “That would be hard since I have invested so much […]
Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers
I want to welcome Willow Willers and Dan Antion to Fiction Favorites. The two got together to craft an exciting story, and I’m so pleased they are with me today. I’ve laid out the tea, so maybe Willow and Dan can spill more about their book. Welcome, Dan and Willow. “John, Willow, and I […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Shower
Today I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 229. With eyes closed I pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to the word “shower.” That is our prompt. Shower by John W. Howell © 2025 “So what did the weatherman say?” “We should experience a shower today.” “It looks like more than a […]
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