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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Chill
The message on the control pad was clear in its meaning. The lone word, “Chill,” meant coffee would be delayed. Drumming fingers on the kitchen counter does no good whatsoever. An eternity passes until the slow drool of lifesaving elixir begins from the twin spouts. Finally, I take a first sip, which comes just as […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – FriYay/Goodnews
Today’s good news Comes from The Good News Network. Boston Hospital Is Treating Food as Medicine with its Own Rooftop Garden By Andy Corbley –Oct 31, 2024 It’s a worldwide paradox: why is it so common for hospital food to be essentially bad for you? Tackling the problem head-on, Boston Medical Center—already one of the […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and Contemplation
“Okay, girls. The sun will be up soon. What’s on the agenda today?” “Gee, Dad. We just got here. We need some time to contemplate.” “What has gotten into him?” “Beats me. I guess we better put our thinking caps on.” “Our what? What the heck is a thinking cap?” “It’s an expression for getting […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – Position
Today, I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 115. Without looking, I pointed at the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “position.” Position by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, what position do you play?” “I pretty much play them all.” “You’re kidding.” “No, I figured if I was going to […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss
This post ran on August 11th, 2014. I’m sure there are still lousy bosses out there. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss 10. If you have a lousy boss, do not try to curry favor. If you do, at best, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Witches Ride
Today, we are celebrating Halloween with the Witches Ride in Lakeway. This is an annual event, and we don’t want to miss it. Kids dress up and take a one-mile ride on anything that doesn’t have a motor. After the ride, there is a carnival for more fun. We will be eating carnival food, and […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Mug
The coffee machine has the day off. Here’s what happened. Daughter went to Costa Rica and brought back some coffee. The coffee was already ground, so using the machine to brew a cup was not impossible, but it was close to it. A French Press was conscripted into action. Boiling water, tablespoons of coffee, and […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Local Artist’s Painted Coconuts Have Become a Sensation–and Are Now Found All Over the World By Andy Corbley – Oct 24, 2024 Artists come from all corners, in all shapes and sizes, and from every race and religion; John Pavart and his painted coconuts are […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste
“What are you doing over there, Twiggy?” “Mom went out that door, and I’m waiting for her return.” “I don’t know, but I think it could be a while.” “What makes you say that?” “Um, she took the car keys.” “Yeah, good point. You playing with fish?” “Yeah, I love this stupid thing.” “How’s […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Voices
Today, I opened Eternal Road- The last stop randomly to page 119. Without looking, I pointed to the page. The word “voices was nearest my finger/ Voices by John W. Howell © 2024 “Did you hear that?” “What?” “Voices.” “Where?” “All around.” “I don’t hear anything.” “OMG. THEY ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY.” “Calm down. There […]
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