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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Brushed
I opened the book My GRL randomly to page 191 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “brushed.” Brushed by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, how long did that take?” “It seemed like ten days, but it was only two. He is now fully brushed.” “That sounds […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor
This post ran on August 25, 2017. It may still be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor This list was inspired by a number of discussions held with contractors lately. I hope you like it. 10 Do not say to a contractor, “I’m in no rush.” […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Spikeball Day
Today, we are going to Lakeway Park for Spikeball Day. What is Spikeball? (Or Roundball as it is known too) It is a game with four players, a ball, and a trampoline. The idea is to bounce the ball off the trampoline toward the opposite two-person team. They have to return it back by bouncing […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Phone.”
The wait for coffee has my nerves on edge. I check my phone for messages, but there are none. That process took ten seconds of waiting time, so it is pure downtime until the soothing brew hits my cup. Ah, there they are, the first drops of the life-giving fuel followed by a full […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network This Sleek New LA Commuter Train Is Pollution-Free By Andy Corbley–Sep 12, 2024 In Los Angeles County, a new, low-emissions commuter train is powering itself with hydrogen fuel cells to combat local and global smog. Liquid or gaseous hydrogen is considered the best green alternative […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Tries Twiggy’s Patience
“Do you see you are pulling the covers off the couch?” “Yeah. It is so much fun, too.” “I wish I could tell you the consequences, but you’ll find out yourself.” “Oh, please? What harm does burrowing under the couch covers do?” “Well, if you have dirty paws, it gets on the couch and not […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Speedometer
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 199 and, without looking at the page, I pointed. The word nearest my finger is ‘speedometer.’ Speedometer by John W. Howell © 2024 “How fast are we going?” “Looking at the speedometer, we are standing still.” “Yeah, but the trees are rushing by, […]
To Ten Things Not to Do on Social Media
This post was originally published on August 6, 2018. Since we are all involved in social media, it may be worthwhile revisiting it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on Social Media This post was inspired by another post by award-winning author Jan Sikes. Jan wondered out loud whether we were […]
Views of the Neighborhood – City Hall Art Gallery
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery. The artist whose work is on display is Gloria Hagan. We are catered by Juniper of Austin, and our entertainment is Kermit the Frog Menu So Let’s go About the artist “Georgia’s love for painting blossomed during two weeks of lessons at a local Tulsa […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “tack/tech/tick/tock/tuck.”
Coffee can’t come soon enough. There should be a way to start an IV while still in bed. In that way, stepping on legos, stubbed toes, tripping over footstools, and all manner of mayhem might be avoided. Such is impractical, so one must go through the minefield to reach the golden elixir. The first […]
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