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John Ku – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Ass0ciated Press With tears and tail wags, San Quentin inmates reunite with puppies they raised into service dogs By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ – Updated 3:17 PM CDT, April 1, 2025 SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Hugs, tears, barking, and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and a Ball.
“Tempest. You awake?” “Just getting there.” “We need to go out. It’s a beautiful day.” “What do you want to do out there.” “There’s our ball. We could play fetch.” “Yeah, that does sound like fun.” “What are you sniffing?” “I’m not sure, but it is a wild thing.” “Looks like it ran right through […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Him the Wedding
I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 229. Three words were closest to my finger when I pointed at the page with my eyes closed. The words were “him the wedding.” I will give this a try as a prompt. Him the Wedding. © 2025 “When is the big day?” […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Grocery Shopping
This post was initially co-authored by Marie Bailey and me in 2014. Since we all still grocery shop, it might still be helpful. 10 When grocery shopping, do not go to the store on an empty stomach. If you do, at best, you will quiet your grumbling stomach with a candy bar or two […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Lakeway 5K Wilderness Run
Today we have to put on our running shoes since we are going to attend the Lakeway 5K Wilderness run. This is an annual event put on by The Friends of the Park. This year over 200 folks signed up to run. The event is free and open to all ages and running abilities. We […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Pat”
The coffee machine, as has become a familiar pattern, informs me of a malfunction. This time, the cappuccino operation is temporarily disabled for repairs. Since that was not on my mind this morning, the news has no impact on me. The coffee button starts the process. In checking the date for April 5th, 1925, the […]
Friday JohnKu -AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from New Atlas Science, Tech & Innovation News. The story was brought to my attention by Noelle Granger. New plastic dissolves in the ocean overnight, leaving no microplastics By Michael Irving March 27, 2025 Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste on the Porch
“How’s that cot feel, Tempeste?” “You cannot imagine how warm it is and comfy.” “This sun is nice, for sure.” “Why don’t you join me?” “I like the warm concrete.” “You would think you were a stray on the street or something.” “No. It just feels good. It’s like a big hot stone at the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Exterior
I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 61. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “exterior,” which became the prompt. (Excuse the blurred book content. I didn’t reset the camera, so my hand is the prominent feature.) Exterior by John W. Howell © […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing a Book Review on Amazon or Anywhere Else
This post was originally published on February 24, 2014. It was co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since we all write reviews (or should), I think it will still be helpful. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing a Book Review on Amazon or Anywhere Else 10 When writing a book review, […]
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