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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #315 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.combefore 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at Graduation time
This post originally ran on June 8th, 2015. Although COVID has replaced physical ceremonies with virtual, it still seems relevant. The inspiration for this list is the fact that it is graduation season. When you think of all the graduations that are being held in the US alone, you realize the potential exists […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Storm Assessment
We should take a moment before we begin, to remember all those who took part in the invasion of France on D-Day June 6th, 1944. They are the greatest generation and are now fading to eternity. If you know a vet who served in WW II give them a hug. Today’s tour is going to […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Yarn
I had just finished digging out my olive tree and sat down to have a cold drink of tea. All of a sudden, the United States Postal Service person leaned on the front doorbell. The bell is right above a sign that says PLEASE DO NOT RING DOORBELL. I finally got Twiggy off the ceiling […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Friday is here again. It seems like a very short week. But, wait, that’s because it was. Memorial Day took 20% of the week. Well, that explains it. Our part of Texas is getting a lot of rain. It looks like it will continue through the weekend. This is totally fine with me since […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Olive Concerns
“I can see you have some concerns, Little One.” “I have been thinking of that olive tree that got frozen this winter.” “What about it?” “Sometimes these things come back.” “But the boss already got a new magnolia to go in that spot.” “Look. Just as I figured. Little green shoots.” “You sure you aren’t […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we learned that the Escalade was purchased by a widow and since Cortez’s men have it and it was not reported stolen; only two states of nature can exist. 1. The widow is in cahoots with Cortez’s men. 2. The widow is no longer with […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #314 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.combefore 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do On Memorial Day
As I have written on past Memorial Days, all ten things not to do on this day are the same. Do not fail to remember those who gave their lives to keep us free. I hope you have a peaceful and thoughtful Memorial Day.
Views of the Neighborhood – Day Before Memorial Day
Since this is Memorial Day weekend, I thought it would be nice to have a leisurely time contemplating what Memorial day means. The day has been set aside to remember those who gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedom that is an integral part of ours. We are going to keep the […]



















