Tag Archives: fiction favorites

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Play

“The panther spots the unsuspecting puma in the valley.” “The puma senses a lurking presence.” “The panther goes for the throat.” “The puma wards off the attack.” “The panther finds herself in a bit of trouble.” “The puma gives the panther a chance to surrender.” “The panther breaks the hold and parries with a jaw […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Recognized

Today, I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 177 and pointed to the page with my eyes closed. Under my finger is the word ‘recognized.’ Our prompt. Recognized by John W. Howell © 2024 “Why the clown mask. You going to a party?” “I don’t want to be recognized.” “By whom?” “That guy standing […]

Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text

This post ran on October 28th, 2019. I think it still may have some merit. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text 10 If you are texting, do not say, “Will you marry me?” If you do, at best, your intended battery has failed. At worst, your reply will be […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Mail Box Toppers

Today, we are going to check out new mailbox toppers. Swifts Attic of Austin is catering our event, and Stevie Wonder is our entertainment. Menu Pad Thai – butternut squash & carrot noodles, tamarind peanut sauce, tempeh chorizo, spicy peanuts, mushroom, green onion Hot Cheeks – Szechuan peppercorn braised pork cheeks, mala gravy, crispy rice […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Fork

Waiting on the nectar that sustains all life. I’m not sure why it is taking so long, but to investigate, a fork is put into play to remove the inspection hatch plate. All seems normal until it appears the start button has not been pushed. This demonstrates the need for the glorious liquid before doing […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Goodnews

  Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. People Happy with Their Lives Are Less Likely to Suffer Heart Attack or Stroke By Andy Corbley – Oct 3, 2024 The analysis of health records of more than 120,000 adults in the UK with an average age of 57 found that people who are happy […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Back From Surgery

“What was the surgery for this time?” “Tempest had an elongated soft palate that, if not taken care of, would cause problems later. She will be able to breathe better and not have issues with gagging later in life.” “Is she going to be okay?” “Yes. She is a little sleepy from the anesthesia.” “Come […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Hot Water

I randomly opened the book His Revenge to page 109. Without looking, I pointed to the page, and the closest word to my finger was a tie between hot and water, so I used both. Hot Water by John W. Howell © 2024 “What are you reading?” “A fascinating book about scientific experiments.” “Really. You […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your Significant Other’s Birthday

  This post ran on April 1, 2019. Since there are still birthdays to consider, I hope it is useful now. * * * If your significant other is having a birthday, there are things that you should not do. Yesterday was my significant other’s birthday, except for one thing: I managed to avoid the […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Trash and Treasure

Today, we are going to explore the neighborhood and check out what some consider trash. Is there treasure? You can decide. We are catered by Arlo Grey of Austin. Or entertainment is Mary Heather Hickman. Menu OLIVE OIL POACHED HALIBUT cioppino broth, clam escabeche, kennebec potato, tarragon, baby carrot BRICK HALF CHICKEN sweet pepper puree, […]