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Thursday – A Little Personal – Arctic Weather
“Why do you keep looking at your watch?” “It is getting late, and you need a walk.” “What’s the temperature out there?” “Right now, it is 21 F (-6 C ) degrees. Was 15 F (-9.4 C ) earlier.” “Well, I guess we better get going.” “Oh, my. Aren’t you the cutest?” “Wow, this concrete […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #415 by Keith Channing.
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age
This post originally ran on October 13, 2014. Since some of us are still over seventy, repeating might make sense. Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age 10 If you are over seventy, make sure the foreign object you think is in your food is really there. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Winter Tree Scenes
Today, we will look at the winter configuration of the trees in the neighborhood. (yeah, it’s a slow activity day here) We can see things that are usually not in view in the summer. We are catered by Ramin Del Barrio of Austin. Our entertainment is The Bangles. (All Ramen Bowls come with onion, lime […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Close Up/Close-up”
A fresh cup of coffee from Her Majesty The Coffee Queen and the day can begin. It is refreshing to have a close-up and personal relationship with such royalty. After a couple of sips, thoughts turn to the clock. Opening the cabinet door and reaching for the clock means we will be taking a trip. […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Long-Lost ‘Legend’–Leopard Barbel Fish Found Again in Turkey’s Dammed-up Rivers By Andy Corbley–Jan 11, 2024 A team of ichthyologists (zoologists who study fishes) in Türkiye (Turkey) has rediscovered a “legend” in the form of a carp-like, spotted fish called the leopard barbel (Luciobarbus […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy in High Cotton
“So what’s going on here?” “We are putting the legs back on the couches.” “Okay. Why are you doing that?” “You are well enough to use your stairs to get up on them.” “That’s great. How about jumping off?” “Oh no, no, no. No jumping off. Use the stairs.” “You guys keep working. I need […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #114 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do During the NFL Conference Championships
The inspiration for this list is a jam-packed three weeks of American football playoffs. (Notice, Dale, I called out the distinction.) You may not be a fan, but if you are, here is a friendly list of things not to do. Top Ten Things Not to Do During the NFL Conference Championships 10 During the NFL […]
Views of the Neighborhood – After The Holidays
Today, we will tour the neighborhood and check out the holiday decorations that are still up but shouldn’t be. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today, which is a good reason to keep the decorations displayed. It is also okay to keep decorations up for as long as someone wants, but they should be in good condition […]
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