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Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Leave the House Without Money or ID.
This post was originally published on May 10, 2018, but it may still be relevant today. Of course, if you have transferred all your credit cards and access to cash to your phone, this old-timey post won’t mean much unless you forgot your phone. (Which would be like forgetting your arm.) * * * […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Community Band concert
Today, we are visiting the Community Band concert in the sculpture garden. Aba of Austin caters to us, and in addition to the concert, Sly and the Family Stone provide entertainment. BRUNCH MEYER LEMON DROP BISCUIT peach compote, whipped cream AVOCADO TOAST pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint KHACHAPURI baked egg, cremini mushroom, graviera, green onion AÇAÍ […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Word that starts with Kn”
One knows when the machine is going to function correctly. There are no knocks or pings, and the aroma begins immediately. This knowledge comes from years of experience relying on machines for life-affirming elixir. Today is good in that the liquid pours from the twin spouts like it is happy to see me. One sip […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Hydrogen-Powered Car Fueled by Sewage Attempting to Break Land Speed Records By Andy Corbley–Oct 17, 2024 A hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage and manufactured with various recycled materials may soon attempt to break several land speed records. The car was built by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste and Twiggy at Play (sort of)
“Well, Twiggy. Looks like another day.” “Yes, it is. A new opportunity for fun and learning.” “What kind of fun and learning?” “We can start off with a jungle ruckus.” “Great idea. The Panther strikes fast and first.” “Hey, we didn’t say go.” “The early bird gets the worm.” “I’ll show you early bird and […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Contemplation
Today, I opened Our Justice randomly to page 151. I pointed to the page with my eyes closed, and the word contemplation was closest to my finger. Contemplation by John W. Howell © 2024 “You’re quiet.” “Yeah.” “Is it a contemplation, or are you not feeling well?” “A little of both, I suppose.” “Aw. What […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself
This post ran on October 2, 2017. I’m still heeding its advice. I hope you find it useful too. Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself 10 If your electrical service is out, do not try to diagnose and fix the problem. If you do, at best, you’ll melt a screwdriver. At worst, the jolt […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Halloween Decorations
Today, we will cruise the Neighborhood and look for Halloween decorations. Acre 41 of Austin will cater our event, and Mitch Ryder will entertain us. Menu Faroe Islands Salmon – ACRE 41 Specialty Item. Wild rice, manchego roasted asparagus, heirloom tomato salsa Gulf Shrimp and Grits – charred corn, bacon, white cheddar, grits, blistered tomato, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Clip
A note on the coffee machine held in place by a clip made a heart-stopping announcement: THE MACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER. This is the message from hell. There is no signature and, therefore, no avenue of appeal. How can the machine be out of order? What manner of trickery is this? Who is responsible? […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Huge environmental win’: Australia to Protect 52% of its Oceans, More Than Any Other Country By Andy Corbley–Oct 10, 2024 Over 10,000 square miles of protected area will be added to the Heard and McDonald Islands in Australia’s far southern territorial waters. Coupled with other […]
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