Tag Archives: books
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Battle of Waterloo
This post continues the historical tableaux for the Top Ten Lists and was published on October 15, 2018. As always, I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Battle of Waterloo 10 If you are at the Battle of Waterloo, do not volunteer to carry the French Eagle battle standard. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Today we are visiting Lakeway and seeing what we can see. We are catered by Serenade American Brasserie restaurant, and our entertainment is James Taylor. The producer took all the photos except a few. Hers are the most beautiful Menu CONCHIGILE ALLA VODKA – Alla vodka, stracciatella, red pepper, chili, basil SALMON – Olive oil […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Coincidence
Before we begin our silliness today, I want to remind us of all those who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. For some, it was their last day, and we owe them a great deal for their sacrifice. There are very few alive now who participated in that D-Day exercise for […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from ABC Far North and was sent to me by Noelle Granger. Thank you, Noelle Thousands of baby green sea turtles head to sea after successful egg relocation By Rosanne Maloney, ABC Far North, Topic: Conservation Sun 31 MaySunday 31 May The project to move eggs from one island has […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Yard
“Tempeste, where are you going?” “Don’t you hear that barking?” “That dog barks every day. What’s the big deal?” “It just sounded a little different to me.” “Listen carefully. Tell me it’s different.” “Okay. You are right. That is the same dog.” “So let’s get on with the day,” “Yeah, good idea. That stupid dog […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Helped Found Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683.
In 1683, thirteen families from Krefeld, Germany, arrived in Philadelphia to begin Germantown, one of America’s oldest settlements. The Top Ten Things Not to Do provides advice (maybe a little late) if you found yourself part of that event. This post ran in October of 2018. Top Ten Things Not to Do if You […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Texas Flora Walk – Part ll
Today, we are going back to view the remaining Texas flora. If you missed last week, you can go HERE. We are catered by Roaring Fork of Austin, and our entertainment is The Proclaimers. Menu BIG ASS BURGER – poblano / cheddar / bacon / lettuce / tomato / onions / pickles / chipotle mayo […]
stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Impress”
Saturday is always a good day. It seems the coffee machine goes out of its way to impress the end user. Just this morning it said good morning without being prompted. It then produced this fine mug of coffee Just in time for the first sip to quell the percussion part of the Anvil Chorus […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Everglades Restoration Project Ongoing for 20-Plus Years Sees Huge Rewilding Success By Andy Corbley – May 28, 2026 A huge area of the Everglades that was drained in an attempt to convert it to suburbia has been restored to a somewhat native ecosystem after 2 decades […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste – Doing Nothing
“What do you think, Twiggy. Time we do something?” “I suppose. You know those long weekends knock me out.” “What are you doing in the kitchen?” “You never know what those two might drop.” “Yeah, like what?” “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe a bit of cheese or cracker.” “Okay, so I ran over here, and […]
Fiction Favorites 