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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Seven
At seven in the morning, no one wants to be forced to fix a coffee machine. This morning is no exception. The hatch is open, and a confusing maze of wires and lights makes me wonder why it’s open in the first place. The machine asks if a song would help calm my nerves. “Yes, […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/GoodNews
Today’s Good news comes from the Good News Network. Aboriginal Elders Lead Prescribed Burn–and Rare Orchids Appear by Thousands By Andy Corbley –Sep 18, 2025 Recapturing ancestral responsibility and restoring endangered orchids are the themes coming out of Australia’s scorched grasslands. Burned by the cataclysmic bushfires of 2019, a national park called the Barrington […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Critique the Dining Room
“Twiggy, today is the day for the new carpet and table in the dining room.” “How do you know that?” “I heard Mom telling Dad.” “And we should care, why? “New stuff is always exciting. Come on, let’s check it out.” “Okay. I think Bunny has had enough of a nap.” “The carpet is so […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger point Prompt – “Appointment”
Today, we randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 209. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger landed closest to the word “appointment.” This is our prompt today. Appointment by John W. Howell © 2025 “Do you have an appointment?” “No, but my tooth is killing me.” […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Signing Up With an Online Dating Service
First posted on April 21, 2014 by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I don’t know why we posted it back then but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe it is still a good idea although neither Marie or I use dating services. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Signing […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Activity Center – Art and Craft Show
Today we are headed for the Lakeway Activity Center to check out the art and craft show. We are catered by APT 115 of Austin, and our entertainment is Simon and Garfunkel. Menu CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE – Cornichons, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Baguette FOIE GRAS TORCHON – Gala Apple, Black Truffle Hone SWEET POTATO PANCAKE – […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Hand”
On one hand, waking to the sound of an alarm, the first thought was to make sure everyone was safe. On the other hand, the attempts to round up and evacuate those in the house were met with some degree of resistance. It was then that the source of the alarm was discovered. The coffee […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from Fox News. This report was brought to my attention by reader Tom Okragly. Teen’s medical invention saves lives in seconds First responders now use a plant-based gel to control traumatic bleeding fast By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Morning
“Hey Twiggy. What do you think, a little ruckus?” “Tempeste it’s seven o’clock in the morning.” “Well yeah. A great way to start the day.” “I’m not so sure about that.” “Where you going?” “No where. Just shifting my nap spot.” “Nap spot? Does that mean no ruckus?” “You are very quick on ypoir feet. […]
Tuesday – Anything possible – Finger Point Prompt – Meetings
Today I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to Page 159. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “meetings.” That is our prompt. Meetings by John W. Howell © 2025 “How many meetings have we had on this?” “Oof. Seems like a 100.” “You would think someone would […]
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