Tag Archives: John W. Howell Author
Top Ten Things Not to Do if Your Inhibitions Have Been Set Free.
This post ran in June of 2015. However, I think it may still have some worthy seeds of advice. * * * The inspiration for this list is a lifetime of observation of people’s behavior who finally let down their defenses. The lowering of defenses may have resulted from being over-served or just a decision […]
Views of the neighborhood – Earth Day in Lakeway
Today we are celebrating Earth Day in Lakeway. (It was Friday but we are taking a trip back in the wayback machine) Here is the announcement from the city. Celebrate Earth Day, The Lake Way on Friday, April 22, 2022 by volunteering to help pick up trash along some of our local roadways and in our […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Too/To/Two
Too many times, the Saturday mornings have started the same. Get out of bed, make coffee, be stunned by something on the porch or falling from the sky. Today will be different. To this end, there will be two cups of coffee instead of one. It is hoped that this break from the routine […]
Friday – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Bigger than Texas: Huge New Marine Park Will Protect ‘Australia’s Galapagos’ By Good News Network Apr 16, 2022 Today’s Goodnews comes from the Good News Network. Massive new marine parks will now protect and preserve the Australian oceans surrounding Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands—home to life found nowhere else on earth. These two parks […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Toy Choices
“Hey, Twiggy. What you doing?” “Playing with Eel. Do you want to play?” “I appreciate the invite, but Eel just isn’t my thing.” “Why not? He’s fun.” “Maybe fun to you. To me, he is just flat.” “Aw, don’t say that. You’ll hurt his feelings.” “After a thousand tug-o-war games, I doubt he has any […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #356 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 it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Top Ten Things Not to do if You Plan to Attend a MLB Game
We are all not Major League Baseball fans but if you are, here is some advice written back in April of 2016 * * * This list has inspired the fact that the Major League Baseball season is underway, and there are things you need to know if you plan to attend a game. Top […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Easter Tour
Happy Easter, everyone. In celebration of the holiday, we are going on a brief hunt for Easter decorations in the neighborhood. We are catered today by Forthright in Austin, TX. Our entertainment is The Corrs. Menu Americana Breakfast – two eggs, sourdough toast with jam, hash-brown & choice of bacon, sausage, or avocado Biscuits & […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt- Nose/Noes/Knows
The red light and warning buzzer momentarily freezes my brain. The spots before my eyes are alternating with the red flashes to the point that being able to sort out the confusion was a longer process than necessary. Finally, the logic caught up with the visual effects of alternating red bursts. The coffee machine […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
On this Good Friday, I want to wish everyone the peace and joy that comes from the knowledge of renewal that this day and Easter and Passover represent. Today’s JohnKu carries that message. Good Friday by John W. Howell © 2022 No matter your belief, This day gives you a sign that . . […]
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