Tag Archives: fiction favorites

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempest on the Hunt

“Well, it is hunting day, Ms Panther.” “Yeah, so you told me yesterday.” “I’ll finish my Yogi with a down dog, and we’ll be ready to go.” “There is something in the pantry.” “Pay attention ’cause I’m going to demonstrate on Pink Bunny.” “You aren’t going to hurt Pink Bunny, are you?” “Of course not. […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Courtroom

I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 189 and pointed at the page without looking. The word closest to my finger was “courtroom.” Courtroom by John W. Howell © 2024 “You may call your witness counselor.” “Thank you, Your Honor. The state calls Ms. Charlene Roste.” “Ms. Roste, do you swear to tell the […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do on Veteran’s Day

The ten things not to do are the same. On Veteran’s Day, do not fail to remember those veterans who served so that we all continue to enjoy our freedoms. If you know a veteran, tell them thanks for all of us.

Views of the Neighborhood – Car Show

Today, we are attending a car show in Bee Cave at the Galleria shopping center. There were so many cars that we won’t be able to see them all, but we can look at a sample of the more interesting ones. Ten Ten of Austin is catering, and our entertainment is (who other than) Steppenwolf. […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Under.”

A bright new day is underway. (Is this poetry or what?) The Coffee machine senses the need for fast service. A mere touch of the start button sets a series of machinations in motion that end with an olfactory-pleasing mug of the life-saving elixir. Understanding the memory restoration properties of Columbia’s second most lucrative export, […]

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

  Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Britain Celebrates Birth of Baby Bongo Antelope–with Fewer Than 100 Left on Earth By Andy Corbley –Nov 7, 2024   In an English safari park, keepers celebrate the arrival of a calf from the world’s most endangered antelope species, the eastern mountain bongo. Born October […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Chilly Weather

“Wow, that was some storm last night. Look at our tent.” “Yeah, and it is chilly out here. Hey dad. What’s the temperature.” “Right now, it is 58 degrees (14.4C) but was 46 (7.7C).” “Way too cold for outside play.” “Hey, Mom, open up. A couple of freezing fur kids out here.” “Tempeste. Dad will […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Wave

I opened My GRL randomly to page 73. Without looking, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger was “wave.” I will be away from my computer this morning and will not get to comments until later. Wave by John W. Howell © 2024 “Look out there.” “Where?” “Past the third […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Rain

This post ran on December 15, 2014. It may come in handy since it still rains, and we have time before the big freezes. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Rain 10 If you are in the rain driving your car, do not engage cruise control. If you do, at […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Travis County Safety Day

Today, we will get a taste of the safety services offered in Travis County. We are catered by Buenos Aires Cafe in Austin, and our entertainment is Billy Joel. Menu POLLO AL HORNO – Marinated free-range chicken breast roasted, fresh herbs & spices served with polenta & wilted spinach GNOCCHI – Pumpkin-cinnamon, sweet potato-chipotle, cilantro-jalapeno […]