Tag Archives: Circumstances of Childhood
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Thunderstorm
Keith Channing is still on break, so it is time for a finger-point prompt once again. Today, we have opened that non-New York Times bestseller, Eternal Road – The final stop by the world infamous author, John W. Howell. Randomly it was opened to page 167, and again randomly, a finger was pointed to the […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on New Years Eve -Take Two
One thing not to do is mess up a schedule for a post that was supposed to run two days after Christmas. You may have noticed that I scheduled the Top Ten post by mistake, and it ran yesterday. Sadly this kind of thing throws everyone off. I do apologize. Rather than pull it […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Best of 2021
Since we are coming to a close in 2021, I thought it would be fun to capture some of the past Views of the Neighborhood by giving a sample of some of the best subject views. We don’t have a catered event, but I’m sure you can remember some of the best menus. We won’t […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on New Year’s Eve.
This post ran on December 29th, 2015. I think there is still some relevant advice. I hope you enjoy it even though it ran one day early. * * * Since this is Monday, you should expect a Top Ten list. This week will be the same as the others for the last year. So […]
Merry Christmas From Our House to Yours
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the day and your loved ones. Comments are closed.
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Two widowed penguins seemingly comfort one another as they gaze upon Melbourne’s lights. St Kilda, Australia. Tobias Baumgaertner, Finalist Community Choice Award An excerpt of a story by By Margherita Cole on December 29, 2020, in My Modern Met. For the whole story, click on Margherita’s name. In 2019, photographer Tobias Baumgaertner snapped a romantic […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in Photos
“Hey, Lucy. I thought you didn’t like sweaters.” “Mom wants a photo with me in it.” “Wow. You are barely in it.” “I know it’s a little tight.” Hey Mom. Lucy’s sweater is too tight.” “It will be fine for one photo.” “Thanks anyway, Little One. Might need a Supreme Court ruling.” “Tell you what, […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #340 by Keith Channing.
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.combefore 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]
Top Ten Things Not to do During the Holiday Season.
This post originally ran on December 22, 2014. I think it still might give you a smile today. * * * This list is inspired by the holiday season and is a result of watching the behavior of folks as we get nearer to the final day. As with all my lists, there is […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Opposites
Figuring it would be a good idea to get out of the chest, I found purchase on the sides and, with some effort, lifted myself out. It was a shortfall to the ground, and with some degree of grace, I landed softly on my face. Unhooking my feet from the rim of the chest, I […]



















