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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #379 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on your […]
Top Ten Things Not to Expect From Others
This post originally ran in November 2015. Since I don’t believe humans have changed much since then, I think it is worth a revisit. * * * This list is inspired by a study of the results of expecting others to react in a certain way and being totally fooled. As a reminder, this […]
Views of the Neighborhood – OG Agave’s Plant Paradise
Today we are going to a cactus and succulent purveyor in Lakeway. I think you will be amazed at the beauty and number of plants. Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves began their business on Instagram and opened a storefront in March this year. The couple has over 1000 cacti, agave, and succulents online and at […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Home
Waiting for the coffee machine to finish its ridiculously pompous and overly complicated process brought to mind the safe and the Yosemite Sam look alike. Looking out the back windows confirmed that the safe was still there. Such a condition brought a sense of unwanted satisfaction that, at least it, was not all […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – FriYay/Goodnews
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here is in its entireity. Australia’s Ocean Kelp Forest is Growing at Light Speed–Rivaling the Mighty Amazon for Absorbing CO2 By Andy Corbley Sep 19, 2022 Great forests of ocean kelp were found in a recent study to be between 4 and 11-times more […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Discover Fall
“What the heck?” “These are acorns, Little one. They fell from the neighbor’s oak.” “I remember these from last year. I tried to eat one. Boy, are they bitter.” “These are not for eating. They are seeds that, if planted, will grow a new tree.” “They don’t smell like seeds.” “How do you know what […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #378 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 your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on […]
Top Ten Things Not to do If you are a New First-Time Parent
This list appeared on November 23, 2015. Since parents are still having kids, I think it might be useful * * * This list was inspired by watching new parents having some challenges with raising their kids. Unfortunately, sometimes the stress was self-induced, and some good counseling could have avoided the scene. Top Ten […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Cornhole Tournament
Today we are going to the first annual cornhole tournament in Lakeway. It is a double elimination open to teams of two. We are being catered by Craig Os Pizza. Our entertainment is Menu SPECIALTY PIZZAS House Special Pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted green peppers Margarita Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Fresh […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is without editing. World’s Largest Container Line is Rerouting its Fleet to Avoid Collisions with Endangered Blue Whales By Andy Corbley Sep 13, 2022 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has taken a major step to help protect blue whales and other cetaceans living and feeding […]
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