Tag Archives: Circumstances of Childhood
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we were present when Frank Plano and Jason McDonnell had a meeting. We discovered that Frank Plano has a hunch that he wants to follow. He even offered to do it on his own time. Jason McDonnell gave him the warning to be careful. So […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Our #161 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 is […]
Top Ten Gifts Not to Give on Valentine’s Day
The inspiration for this list was an inquiry on Google asking for the top ten gifts given on Valentine’s day. There are lovely things passed from one to the other on the Hallmark occasion. There are also some significant landmines waiting for the unsuspecting or clueless gift giver. Here are just ten. 10 On […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Fence
Some of you may recall on one of my tours there was a fence covered with numerous objects found on the beach. Hurricane Harvey took it and there was not enough left to take a photo. I did have a photo of the original. I am pleased to report that the fence has been rebuilt. Here […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Tale/Tail
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again. This week’s prompt is “Tale/Tail. Linda Hill says we can use one or both. If you would like to play with words visit Linda’s blog and see how. Here is the link. The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Feb. 10/18 Tale/Tail by John W. Howell © 2018 […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another Friday is upon us. Unlike last week this one feels like it flew by. I guess we can never explain from one week to the next why some are quick and some seem to drag. This week was pretty productive. Gwen and I got the cover for The Contract finalized. There are […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Face the Elements
“Hey, Boss.” “Hi, Lucy. What’s up?” “Um. Do we have to go for a walk today?” “What’s the matter? We always go for a walk.” “The wind chill is in the thirties.” “Oh, come on you big sissy. You have fur after all.” “Well ask Bailey. She’ll tell you.” “Is that right Bailey?” “Pops. it […]
The IF Challenge – A Prompt by A Frank Angle
Ever think about how many times we use the word “If” in a day? Although some more than others, we use “if” in a variety of ways. Well, it took an exchange with Marc (@Sorryless) initiate this idea – the If Challenge. The Basics Write a post featuring If as the theme. Publish the […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
Wednesday Story day again and last week we were with Frank Plano, Alice, and Mrs. Murphy while Frank was talking through some fine points of what Alice saw the night the Severides were murdered. Mr. Plano implied that Alice did not see what she said she saw. Of course, Harriet Murphy caught on to the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #160 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 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
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