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Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your First Anniversary
This post was published on June 30, 2014, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. It was the last post we co-authored. The Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your First Anniversary 10 If it is your first wedding anniversary, do not think your spouse will find it funny if you pretend to forget […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Exhibition – Artist James Pearce
Today, we are heading to the Lakeway City Hall to view the art of James Pearce. We are catered by Jacobys of Austin, and our entertainment is Styx. Menu CHORIZO MIGAS –Queso, Ranchero, Sour Cream, Scrambled Eggs, House Chips & Pico PATTY MELT – Grilled Meat Loaf, Pimento Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms & Fries SMOKED TURKEY […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Easy/Hard”
We can do this the easy way or the hard way, the message on my coffee machine’s touchscreen said. Using the keypad, an inquiry as to which was which was sent back to the machine brain. To my surprise, the machine fired back a message. It read: “We are out of milk, so if […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from CBS Austin. Thanks to The Producer for finding it. Austin Photographer Giving Shelter Dogs a Second Chance Through the Power of a Portrait by Allison Miller Updated Fri, March 13, 2026, at 1:21 PM Austin, TX — In a small studio at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Kim […]
Thursday – A little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste View the World II
I made a scheduling error yesterday. Rather than pull the post, I let it run for two days. Sorry for any confusion “What’s it look like out there?” “Sunny but cool.” “See any deer?” “No, they have all moved off to another place.” They’ll be back. Then the bark-a -thon can begin. “I’m saving my […]
Wednesday and Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste View the World
As you can see, I’ve made a scheduling error. Rather than pull the post, I’ll let it run for the two days. Sorry for any confusion. “What’s it look like out there?” “Sunny but cool.” “See any deer?” “No, they have all moved off to another place.” They’ll be back. Then the bark-a -thon can […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Saint Patrick’s Day
This post was published on March 17th, 2014, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, hopefully it will be handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do on Saint Patrick’s Day 10. On St. Patrick’s Day, do not dye any of your body hair green. If you do, at best, you […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway – Coffee with a Cop
The Lakeway Police Department hosted an event called Coffee with a Cop. It was an opportunity for the community to meet police officers and leadership informally. The event was on Friday, but through the miracle of time travel, we can go back. We are catered by Maie Day of Austin, and our entertainment is The […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt –
A review of the menu on the coffee machine does nothing to change my mind. It’s going to be a double coffee in a 10 0z mug. That would be 8oz of the stuff that stops the low-caffeine alarm horn, and about 2oz of half-and-half. The button is pushed, and the aroma fills the air. […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network Postal Worker Drives 52 Miles After Work to Return Lost Wallet Found in -11F° Weather By Andy Corbley – Mar 12, 2026 Everyone in life has likely gone through it at least once: losing a wallet can be stressful to say the least. So can delivering […]
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