Tag Archives: Circumstances of Childhood
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Invading Canada with Ethan Allen in 1775
This week marks the 245th anniversary of Ethan Allen’s capture by the British during his ill-fated attempt to capture Montreal. You may recall Ethan Allen was the American revolution’s first hero by capturing Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain. The Fort gave the Revolutionary army almost 100 state-of-the-art captured cannons and artillery pieces. These were […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Heritage
On Friday I indicated I was going on a Lakeway heritage tour. Well, I did it and discovered that I have already shared most of the stops with you. The bus tour did not allow getting off the bus but did start at the Liebelt Cabin. So I have devoted this blog to it. Here is a […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Wrap/Rap”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday, and this weeks prompt is “wrap/rap.” Here is Linda Hill to explain the prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “wrap/rap.” Use one, use both (for bonus points), use ’em any way you’d like. Enjoy!” So you know I’m going for the bonus points. If […]
Book launch for “A Ghost in the Kitchen” by Teagan
I am so pleased to have Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene as a guest today. She is here to talk about her new book and other things. Welcome to the launch party for A Ghost in the Kitchen! It’s a wild ride on a magical trolley through haunted Savannah, Georgia. All the Pip books by Teagan Ríordáin […]
Friday – JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another Friday in the hopper. I’m looking forward to the weekend. There is college football on Saturday, and unfortunately, I don’t get the Pittsburgh Steelers games regularly. (Yes I’m too cheap to pay for an NFL package) There is plenty of Texas football on Sunday, but my problem is I don’t follow the teams. So […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy
“I suppose we ought to be quiet and not wake the pups.” “They get enough naps. You don’t have to be quiet.” “Whoa, what was that Lucy?” “Mom and the Boss passing through.” “Looks like rise and shine time, Lucy.” “Hmmm.” “Time to get up and play with me.” “Five minutes more Little One.” “Come […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last time we were present when Larry and Andrew were forced into a black SUV by two thugs. Larry tried to find out where they were going and who they were going to see, but the thugs gave them no clue. I see they are pulling up […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible Kreative Kue #229 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.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Hot Air Balloon Launch in 1783
This week marks the anniversary of the first hot air balloon launch in Versailles, France in 1783. Since this was the beginning of man’s desire to fly, you must go. Please take this list with you to avoid an incident with the French (challenging to do) or to create a time continuum disruption that […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Things I Missed
Last week I ran a post on the art of Lakeway. I missed a few pieces, so I want to give you an update. This is a bronze sculpture and shows two playing chess and is titled “The Game” by artist Robert Homes. It is out in front of the Justice Center. A better shot of the […]
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