Tag Archives: fiction favorites

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

  Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network.   In the Choctaw Nation’s territory in Oklahoma, tribal leaders have erected a knotted statue to honor a 170-year-old cross-continental connection. The “Eternal Heart” sculpture, combining a heart with a Celtic trinity shape, was designed to honor the eternal bond forged between the Choctaw […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Shows Twiggy Agility

“Hey, Twiggy. I’ve been to an agility class. You want to see what I learned?” “I would like that. I’ve never been.” “Okay, so this thing is called a tire. I don’t know why, but it is.” “So what do you do with it?” “The idea is to jump through it.” “Wow. You did that […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Communicate

Today, I randomly opened the book My GRL to page 241, and without looking, my finger landed closest to the word ‘communicate.’ Communicate by John W. Howell © 2024 “So what did you say?” “I said that is no way to communicate.” “What happened then?” “He reached in his pocket and pulled out a little […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day

This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives easier […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Art Show

Today, we are headed to the Lakeway Activity Center for the art show sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by Corinne Austin, and our entertainment is Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick Menu Kale & Apple Salad – Honey crisp apple, arugula, white Cheddar, honey pecans, market vinaigrette Ahi Tuna Poke Salad – […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – ‘School’

The essence of the gods slowly makes its way into my cup. Being old school, there is no reason to move or engage in mental activity without that first sip of Columbia’s second-most favorite export. The cup is full, and the first sip is consumed. Thoughts turn to the alarm clock. It is set for […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

  The Good News Network gives us our good news story today. US National Parks Are Receiving Record-High Gift of $100 Million to Protect and Restore Fragile Ecosystems By Andy Corbley–Aug 28, 2024 The official non-profit organization representing America’s National Parks has received notice that it is set to receive the most significant philanthropic gift […]

Thursday a Little Personal – Mourning Kizzy’s Passing

Kizzy was suddenly called across the rainbow bridge on Tuesday. She was playing in her yard with a new toy when she collapsed and was gone. We are heartbroken and have no words at this time. She did have Cardiomyopathy, which occurs in her breed. Her age and general good health made this eventuality even […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Answer”

Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 45 and, without looking, placed my finger on the page. The word closest to my finger is “answer.” Answer by John W. Howell © 2024 “Is that your final answer?” “What do you mean, ‘final answer?’” “I mean that you can’t change your […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Renaissance Faire

  This post ran on July 30, 2018. I’m not sure how many of you have attended a Renaissance Faire, but if you do go, here is some advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a question by the producer. “Have you done a Top Ten on a Renaissance Faire?” The answer […]