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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “i before e”
The desire for something different led to punching the Latte button instead of plain coffee. Had to stand back as the machine did its work. Much hissing and bubbling produced a tall glass of delightful milk foam and a layer of golden nectar. Someone called out my name, so I knew it was ready. While […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
A team of student archaeologists in France was surprised while working on a site dating to Gaulic times. The excavations, carried out under the direction of Guillaume Blondel, director of the municipal archaeological service of the city of Eu, delivered, among other things, a moving and very special testimony from the past. Located in a […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Expect a Visitor
“So Twiggy, what makes you think someone’s coming?” “I heard Mom mention a delivery.” “FedEx or what?” “Hmm. I think she said UPS. Maybe I’ll ask her.” “If you ask, she’ll be on to us. We might be put in the no barking place.” “Good thinking. I would hate to miss the opportunity.” “I know. […]
The Last Drive is Featured on Sally Cronin’s Blog Today.
I am so pleased to be featured on Sally’s blog today. She has a feature that gives an author the opportunity to share an excerpt for one of their books. The Last Drive is being featured with an excerpt starring the one and only Lucifer and the antagonist. A visit to Sally’s place is a […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Frustration
I open the book His Revenge randomly to page 143 and, without looking, point to the page. The word closest to my finger is frustration. Frustration by John W. Howell © 2024 “Don’t say it.” “Don’t say what?” “Express your frustration with this situation.” “Okay. You just said it, so I don’t have to.” “I […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair
This post ran on July 9, 2018. Since we all still go to dentists, it may be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair The inspiration for this list was a routine visit to the dentist. Like all dentist offices, I could hear what was […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Cornhole Tournament
Today we are off to the annual Lakeway Cornhole Tournament. We are catered by Nanje of Austin. Our entertainment is Bon Jovi. Menu Sweet Potato Coconut Choka, Passion Fruit, Black Beans Escovitch Fish Escovitch, Okra, Jimmy Nardello West Indian CurryWagyu Beef, Patty Pan, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes Wild Boar Pepperpot Cassareep, Orange Peel, Ginger Haitian […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Peace/Piece
The message on the coffee machine’s screen is very clear: No coffee until we are clean. Throwing hands up in the air, all peace seems lost until the second message flashes: It only takes two minutes; press start. Grabbing a piece of courage, pressing start saves the day. There is some noise, and then […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Surfers On Board Climate Fight After Big Wave Areas Found to be Significant Carbon Stores By Andy Corbley–Sep 19, 2024 Nearly 90 million metric tons of planet-warming carbon have been found surrounding surf breaks worldwide, making these coastal locations essential climate allies and ideal locations for […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and The Sofa.
“What are you doing down there?” “Thinking of which toy to play with.” “I would get Mr. Froggy.” “I was thinking of Fishie.” “Yeah, he’s a good choice, but Froggie is so much softer.” “That is true. Do you want to play too?” “No, you go ahead. Choose what you want.” “Of course, there is […]
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