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Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Cocktail Party Guest
This post originally ran on May 16th, 2016. Since cocktail parties are still going on, I think it will be helpful. * * * The inspiration for this list came after attending some parties recently. Although I’m not a psychologist, I can only surmise the individuals I happened to run into were behaving abnormally. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Air Park Celebration of Alan Babin’s 20 Years of Life
Today we will visit Lakeway’s Air Park, where a celebration of Alan Babin’s 20 years of life takes place. It was 20 years ago the Army medic was severely wounded while saving others. If you want to read more about Alan, you can visit my post HERE. We will have pancakes and sausage at the […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Gen.”
The blessed coffee machine generously gives up its treasure without nary a peep. Sipping the revitalizing fluid generates a lightning flash in the Morpheus stunned brain. It comes with the melodious and, if truth be known, ominous cords of the calliope. The circus must still be in the backyard. Racing to the back confirms […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news is a local story about an American hero who lives here in Lakeway. Alan Babin was excited to become a Lakeway resident for many reasons, not the least of which is that he is able to leave his home independently in his wheelchair. The Gary Sinise Foundation gave Babin and his […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy on the Hunt
“Okay, so we are on a hunt. What are we hunting for, Little One?” “I was thinking it was time to get a new beast.” “A new beast. Tired of being gored by the water buffalo?” “Get your horns away from me. No, it’s just we need new prey.” “Well, okay. Have any beast in […]
Tuesday – Finger Point Prompt – “Was He Young or Old?”
It works this way. I open a book at random and point to the page. The word or words closest to my finger becomes the prompt. Today I opened The Last Drive randomly to page 49. My finger was closest to the word ‘was.’ Since it was part of a quote, I decided to use […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Eye Doctor
This post originally ran on April 10, 2017. Since we all still (or should) go to the eye doctor, I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list was living through the replay of the eye doctor visit with our youngest. Since she is a millennial, we were glad that […]
Views of the Neighborhood – In Search of Easter Decorations
Today we are going to search Lakeway for signs of Easter. We are being catered by Another Broken Egg of Austin. Our entertainment is Bing Crosby. Menu SHRIMP ‘N GRITS – Gulf shrimp and andouille sautéed with red peppers and onions in a spicy low country reduction over creamy cheese grits. Served with garlic bread […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Antic
Reaching for the steaming cup of heaven’s gift for a no-morning person, the thought raced through my mind. What antic will those Warner Brother look-alikes have on tap today? The answer came swiftly after the first sip. A voice so loud the vibrations of my cup threatened a tsunami that would ruin both my morning […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. So here it is in its entirety. Recently Arrived Ukrainians in Minneapolis Head to Mississippi to Help Tornado Victims By Andy Corbley Mar 30, 2023 The mainstream media is filled with headlines about how the United States is helping Ukraine, but under the radar is […]
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