Tag Archives: Circumstances of Childhood

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Digest.

It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again and this weeks prompt is “digest.” Linda Hill says we can use it any way we want. If you would like to join this band of happy souls, go to Linda’s blog and read how. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2018/11/23/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-24-18/ Digest by John W. Howell © 2018 “Wow am […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

Black Friday has physically arrived. It has been preceded by virtual black Fridays since the fourth of July (Obvious exaggeration). This is the only day of the year where you can save tons of money by spending tons of money. (only in America is this possible) Today’s JohnKu explores this phenomenon. I hope you have a […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Happy Thanksgiving

Only one thing to say today. “From our kitchen to your kitchen, Happy Thanksgiving. With love, Lucy, Bailey, Twiggy.”

Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

It is Wednesday Story Day again. Last week Andrew made a surprise suggestion that he and Larry consult with the fortune-teller to see if they can discover additional suspects. Andrew seems to have bought into the fact that Gloria (Larry’s deceased wife) might be a good source of information. I see Larry and Andrew going […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt

  As you may know, Keith Channing has taken the month of November to craft another Na-No-Wri-Mo 50,000 word novel. So again today I am promptless. GP Cox came up with a solution. He more or less said, “Why don’t you point a finger at a spot in a book and use that as a […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off His Son’s Head in 1307

  This post continues the historical backdrop for the Top Ten Things Not to Do. Yesterday was the anniversary of William Tell purportedly shooting the apple off his son’s head in 1307. If you were there at the time, there are ten things that you should take care not to do. 10 At William Tell’s […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Check In To Paradise Pond

While community events are in a lull, I thought it might be a good idea to check in with The Paradise Pond to see how the Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts are progressing.  It looks like the pond is making a nice recover except for the black willow trees. Nice new sign The vegetation has returned. Bird sightings […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Roll/Role

    It is Saturday Stream of Consciousness time again. This weeks prompt is “roll/role. Linda Hill says we can use one or both. I’ll go ahead and use both thank you. If you would like to join in, visit Linda’s blog and read how. Here is the link Roll/Role by John W. Howell © 2108 […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

It is Friday and time to start preparing for the weekend. This is the last Friday before Thanksgiving. It is hard to believe the holidays are on us already. I’m not sure if we are ready or not. I guess there really is no choice since the day comes around and ready or not it […]

Thursday – A little Personal – Sunny Day in the Yard

“So, Dad. Where are Lucy and Bailey?” “They are coming, Twiggy.” “Gee whiz, Lucy. You guys think I have all day.” “Bailey is still finishing her lunch. What do you ve in mind?” “I thought we could play some ball.” “Yeah, That sounds good. This sun feels good.” “You are wandering around. What’s the deal? […]