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There is a street here in Lakeway where the residents decided to give themselves and anyone who drove by some encouragement during this pandemic. The signs are the creation of John and Marilee Eitel in an effort to lift spirits during the quarantine. This idea was born in Rollingwood here in Travis county. Here is the story in Astonia magazine. The proceeds of the sale of the signs go to the Flatwater Foundation a group that provides mental health services to families impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Good advice from MC Hammer. Even a remodel got involved.
The Beastie Boys have the right idea.
Famous words of Matthew McConaughey, an Austin resident.
Travis Scott is represented.
We share Willie Nelson’s wish.
The Police were clairvoyant.
Thank you, Billy Idol.
The Talking Heads said a lot.
A good summary by The Beatles.
You can almost hear those steel drums of Bob Marley.
I think The Little Mermaid says it well.
I hope you enjoyed the walk and the spirit of this neighborhood.
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill to explain this week’s prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “spay/splay/spray.” Use one, use two, use ’em all, it’s up to you. Have fun!”
So there you have it. If you would like to have fun, please visit Linda’s blog and read how. Here is the link.
“Who wants to talk about neutered pets, legs, or mosquitoes?”
“You could go in a completely different direction.”
“Yeah, like what?”
“Well, Spay is a town in Germany located in a great wine production area.”
“Okay, I guess that would be interesting. What wine?”
“Riesling.”
“Yum. I like a nice Riesling.”
“You could also talk about splay without mentioning body parts.”
“I don’t see how.”
“There is an architecture term splay that describes an angle of a wall from a door or window that makes it wider the further away from the door or window.”
“Not sure I could pull that off. I don’t really understand .”
“Think of a window that also has a window seat. You have the window, and then the walls come into the room at an angle, so there is room for the seat. It’s called a splay at the wide part in the room.”
“I guess I get that. What about spray?”
“I think you are stuck with the idea of droplets of liquid. You could describe different kinds of spray.”
“Or just stick with spay and splay.”
“What fun is that? You could talk about the spray of the sea.”
“Okay, then here is my attempt. A little haiku, which should keep the Hillster happy. Ahem.
In the town of Spay,
There’s a window with a splay . . .
Safe from ocean spray.
How’s that?”
“I’m no critic, but am wanting to move on with the day.”
“Hey, Twiggy, look t that.” “What is it?” “A baby deer asleep by our artichoke agave.” “Can we play with it?” “Its mother wouldn’t like that for sure. We can look though.” “And bark.”
Friday is here again, and for all those who were called into work, it will be a short eight hours until you can go back to your quarantine headquarters. For the rest of us, it is Friday. By the way, I used to have trouble spelling ‘quarantine’ before the COVID-19 situation. For one reason or another, it seems to have taken care of itself. The word pops out of my head, correctly spelled. I guess that is a good thing.
Still sending out queries. Again not hearing back, so the status is quo.
We are getting more openings in Texas, and with the opportunities come more cases of the virus. I guess the decision to open has to be made to allow the economy to function. We cannot go on forever with a closed economy. I just wish I didn’t see clusters of people at beaches, in parks, and on boats. I’m still laying low since a case of the virus would do me in for sure.
Today’s John Ku was inspired by a birthday this last week and is all about wishing you well. I hope you have a super weekend.
“Look me in the eye, Lucy.” “What Little One?” “Don’t Tell me it’s not Friday.” “It’s not Friday.” “I said not to tell me that.”
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we were here when Larry and the lieutenant struck up a deal to investigate the root cause of why someone wants to see Larry and Andrew dead. Right now, Larry, Andrew, Lieutenant Mayfield, and a State trooper are in the SWAT conference room. I think they are putting together a plan. Let’s go there and maybe get some insight as to where this whole mess is heading.
“So major that is the long and short of it. Anything to add, detective?”
“You can call me Larry. No, Major, that’s about all. Short of getting back to Boston, I think trying to find the guys trying to kill Andrew and me is the next best thing.”
“Thank you, Larry. You and the Lieutenant did the right thing coming to the State Patrol. From what you told me, I think we are dealing with some professionals. Here’s what I think we should do.”
“One second major.”
“Yes, Lieutenant?”
“Larry just gave me an idea. What if we fake another trip to the airport?”
“I see where you are going. So maybe we can draw these guys out again?”
“And maybe get a prisoner who might be willing to trade some information for a break.”
“Okay, I think that is one plan. I was thinking of trying to ID the dead and perhaps getting a hit on their identity. We might be able to figure out who they are working for.”
“Good idea major, but so far, we have no hits.”
“Are you using the RAID system?”
“Yes, and INTERPOL as well.”
“It does take time for sure. Well, I guess we have to wait then.”
“What about my idea?”
“No offense, Lieutenant, but there are so many liability factors connected with your idea that I would be very hesitant to try.”
“Like what major?”
“What if one of these guys got killed. Their families and the lawyers would have a field day.”
“Not to mention it might hurt.”
“Yes, thank you, Larry.”
“Okay, then Major, what else can we do?”
“I have a couple of informants on the payroll. Let me talk to them and see if there is anything on the street about someone wanting to hire a hit.”
“How long will that take?”
“A couple of hours is all. I’ll make the calls. Do you have someplace private here?”
“Yes, you can use my office. Come with me, I’ll show you. You guys sit tight. I’ll be right back.”
“Thanks, Lieutenant.”
“Larry?”
“What, Andrew?”
“You sure he’s gone?”
“Looks that way.”
“I got this uneasy feeling.”
“You hungry?”
“No, not hunger. Uneasy feeling about this whole thing.”
“Talk to me.”
“It seems odd that someone could commit suicide with poison. In jail.”
“Yeah, I thought so too, but sometimes that’s how it goes.”
“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.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here.
Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries next Monday.”
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.
Lakeway residents, and the city are ready for Memorial Day tomorrow. I took a little tour to see what kind of participation folks are preparing. I hope you enjoy the walk.
A home with a flag.
Another.
I liked this one because the wind was blowing the flag.
These chairs looked interesting along with the flag.
The dappled sunlight made a nice shot of the flag.
No display of honor too small.
Big flag.
The city of Lakeway lined all the medians in town with flags. You can see they go on and on.
Another shot of the flags.
Another median.
The city sign is surrounded by flags, but I couldn’t get out of the car to take a picture.
I have featured the sculptures along the medials before. This is a boy playing tennis and the flags.
The Freedom center, where all the citizens of Lakeway who have served in the armed forces are honored. The flags are here as well.
A multiple flag display with the right spirit.
And here is mine.
I hope you enjoyed the walk today. On Memorial Day remember those who gave their lives.
Chances are this is Stream of Consciousness Saturday, and here is Linda Hill to explain this week’s prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “ch.” Find a word that starts with “ch” and use it as your prompt word. Bonus points if you start your post with that word. Enjoy!”
So now you know why I started this post with the word “chances.” I can hear those bonus points hitting the register now Cha-ching. If you would like to join in the madness, visit Linda’s blog, and find out how. Here is the link.
