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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Clip
A note on the coffee machine held in place by a clip made a heart-stopping announcement: THE MACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER. This is the message from hell. There is no signature and, therefore, no avenue of appeal. How can the machine be out of order? What manner of trickery is this? Who is responsible? […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Huge environmental win’: Australia to Protect 52% of its Oceans, More Than Any Other Country By Andy Corbley–Oct 10, 2024 Over 10,000 square miles of protected area will be added to the Heard and McDonald Islands in Australia’s far southern territorial waters. Coupled with other […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Play
“The panther spots the unsuspecting puma in the valley.” “The puma senses a lurking presence.” “The panther goes for the throat.” “The puma wards off the attack.” “The panther finds herself in a bit of trouble.” “The puma gives the panther a chance to surrender.” “The panther breaks the hold and parries with a jaw […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Recognized
Today, I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 177 and pointed to the page with my eyes closed. Under my finger is the word ‘recognized.’ Our prompt. Recognized by John W. Howell © 2024 “Why the clown mask. You going to a party?” “I don’t want to be recognized.” “By whom?” “That guy standing […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text
This post ran on October 28th, 2019. I think it still may have some merit. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text 10 If you are texting, do not say, “Will you marry me?” If you do, at best, your intended battery has failed. At worst, your reply will be […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Mail Box Toppers
Today, we are going to check out new mailbox toppers. Swifts Attic of Austin is catering our event, and Stevie Wonder is our entertainment. Menu Pad Thai – butternut squash & carrot noodles, tamarind peanut sauce, tempeh chorizo, spicy peanuts, mushroom, green onion Hot Cheeks – Szechuan peppercorn braised pork cheeks, mala gravy, crispy rice […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Fork
Waiting on the nectar that sustains all life. I’m not sure why it is taking so long, but to investigate, a fork is put into play to remove the inspection hatch plate. All seems normal until it appears the start button has not been pushed. This demonstrates the need for the glorious liquid before doing […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Goodnews
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. People Happy with Their Lives Are Less Likely to Suffer Heart Attack or Stroke By Andy Corbley – Oct 3, 2024 The analysis of health records of more than 120,000 adults in the UK with an average age of 57 found that people who are happy […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Back From Surgery
“What was the surgery for this time?” “Tempest had an elongated soft palate that, if not taken care of, would cause problems later. She will be able to breathe better and not have issues with gagging later in life.” “Is she going to be okay?” “Yes. She is a little sleepy from the anesthesia.” “Come […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Hot Water
I randomly opened the book His Revenge to page 109. Without looking, I pointed to the page, and the closest word to my finger was a tie between hot and water, so I used both. Hot Water by John W. Howell © 2024 “What are you reading?” “A fascinating book about scientific experiments.” “Really. You […]
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