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Top Ten Things Not To Do While Doing Your Taxes

  This post was originally published on February 17, 2014 by Marie Bailey and me. Since this year’s income tax deadline is fast approaching, I thought it would be good to review. Top Ten Things Not To Do While Doing Your Taxes 10.  While doing your taxes, do not allow the cat to sit on […]

Views of the Neighborhood – The First Signs of Spring

Today we are going out and about to see if we can find signs of spring. We are catered by Eddie V’s of Austin. Our entertainment is Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole. Menu Chilean Sea Bass – Steamed Hong Kong Style with Light Soy Broth Georges Bank Scallops  – Seared with Citrus Fruit, Roasted Almonds, and Brown […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt –

  The coffee machine detects the reality of being away for a while. She asks about the nature of my coffee drinking for the past week. Hemming and hawing did not forestall the answer long. The confession of drinking coffee brewed elsewhere brings a silent rebuke from the machine. “I hope you have a doctor […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s good news is from the Good News Network. Rare Sighting of Four Snow Leopards Together Sparks Frenzy of Excitement – (WATCH) By Andy Corbley –Mar 20, 2025 In the remote mountains of northern Pakistan, four majestic snow leopards have been recorded recently moving through the snow-covered hills in a piece of footage that has […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Are Glad to Be Back

“Tempest. We need to get back to work.” “Aw, Twiggy. I’m still wanting to nap.” “I know, but our time off has ended.” “Just five more minutes with my cookie.” “If I have to sit on your cookie, we must get going.” “I guess that is a major thing for sure.” “Mom is at the […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Cash”

I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 175. With eyes closed, A finger pointed to the page, causing my finger to fall close to the word”cash.” That will be the prompt. As a reminder I will be offline March 12th through the 19th. Tempeste and Twiggy return on March 20. Cash by […]

Top Ten Things Not To Do at a Little League Game

  Since spring is almost here and baseball will be starting soon, I thought it would be a good idea to go back to 2013 and revisit a post co-written by Marie Bailey and me. For those of you in little league, this may be useful. Hopefully, there will be a few laughs for the […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Show

After last week’s disaster, I’m happy to report that this week’s trip to the Lakeway City Hall Art show will be a success. The lights and art cooperated.  We are catered by Stella San Jac of Austin. Our entertainment is Don McLean. Before we go, I want you to know that I will be traveling […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Watch

The coffee machine leaves a message to watch the time after pressing my order. The 10 oz coffee order is pressed and the cup is filled in ten seconds. A message comes back that the machine will try for a new record tomorrow. With a shoulder shrug and a sip, the clock is the next […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

  Today’s story comes from the Good News Network Verizon Erased $10 Million of Consumer Debt for 6,500 North Carolina Residents in Path of Hurricane Helene By Good News Network– Mar 2, 2025 Verizon teamed up with ForgiveCo to eliminate $10 million in consumer debt for 6,500 Western North Carolinians who are still recovering from […]