Tag Archives: fiction favorites
Sunday – Views of the Neighborhood
Today I want to take you on a quick tour of the Marine Science Education Center Pictured is the education center located on the grounds of the Marine Science Institute here in Port Aransas. The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute is the oldest and most significant marine research facility on the […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Break/Brake”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again. This week’s prompt is “Break/Brake.” Linda Hill says we can use one or the other or both. I usually go for broke (past tense of break? huh? maybe?) and I will try them both. Wish me luck If you would like to join in here […]
Friday JohnKU – AKA TGIF
This week was quite unusual. On Sunday night and half of Monday, we had monsoon rains. Our total accumulation for the twelve-hour period was over five inches. The quantity of rain caused a lot of flooding in Corpus Christi. We were lucky when the ponds overflowed their banks, only about six inches of water […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Interview on RAVE WAVES BlogTalkRadio with Blaire Sharpe #RRBC
I am pleased to have as my interview guest on RAVE WAVES “SPOTLIGHT HONORS” Blaire Sharpe the author of Not Really Gone an incredible memoir. The show begins at 11:00 am Central time today. Here is all the information Welcome to RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB’S BlogTalkRadio Production of RAVE WAVES “SPOTLIGHT HONORS,” where Host, John W. Howell, is joined by AUTHOR, BLAIRE […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
Wednesday Story Day again. Last week we saw the unthinkable situation where Mrs. Worthe is pretty much taking control of Ben’s life. She insisted that Ben come to her house to recover. The only good thing about this situation is Ben will be able to keep his eye on the family for Father Lightfoot. […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Creative Kue #77
As you know, I’m a fan of prompts. Keith Channing has a prompt each week and in his words here is what it is all about. “Using this photo (Below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; and either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or […]
Ten Things Not to Say to a Cocktail Party Guest
The inspiration for this list came after attending some parties recently. Although I’m not a psychologist I can only surmise the individuals I happened to run into were behaving in an abnormal manner. In searching for truth, I Googled social disorders and came upon “Cocktail Party Guest” and the explanation became clear. I hope […]
Sunday – Views of the Neighborhood
The idea for this post started with a search for the town alligator. Normally the Alligator does not come out while there are people around unless they have little toddlers or small dogs with them. Since it was midweek and I was alone, I did not expect to see anything on my visit to our […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt Two letter Word
If I thought other prompts were unusual, Linda has set up one of the strangest. The idea is to start today’s post with a two letter word. There is extra credit for ending the post with a two letter word as well. Well, I started it with the word “If.” Let’s see if I can […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another work week has slipped by us all. Friday is upon us once again and with it the promise of deserved rest over the weekend. Of course, if you are like me there is a complete list of things to do just waiting. Those of you who have regular jobs probably think us loafing full-time […]
