Tag Archives: John W. Howell Author
Views of the Neighborhood – Talavera Tour
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood in search of Talavera pottery. Here is what we are looking for, according to Wikipedia. Talavera pottery (Spanish: Talavera poblana) is a Mexican and Spanish pottery tradition from Talavera de la Reina, in Spain. The Mexican pottery is a type of majolica (faience) or tin-glazed earthenware, with […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Tip”
Taking my time with my coffee seems like a good way to welcome a Saturday morning. Listening to the cardinals do their imitation of the Jersey boys standing on the corner reminds me to check the mailbox for any hint of a prompt. A move to the front door was interrupted by what sounded like […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here is an excerpt. The whole story is HERE. Danish Company Creates Children’s Book to Make Ukrainian Refugees Feel at Home – And it’s Adorable As millions of Ukrainian women and children take refuge in other European nations, one inspiring act of kindness by workers […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy
“What the heck, Little One. It looks like someone shot a tree.” “Big winds last night. Ixnay on the eveslay.” “Huh. What do you mean?” “Dad’s on the other side of the yard. So don’t talk about the leaves.” “Why not?” “It will cause him to get that noise monster out to pick them up.” […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 353
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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Grand Opening of the Lakeway Playscape
Artist rendering of the playscape The new playscape is designed for kids ages 2 to 12. It features three-shade cloth-covered climbing towers, a hover net, pre-cast concrete logs, boulders and a bison rock, multi-generational swings, a ten-spin merry-go-round, and musical instruments. Today’s excursion is to Lakeway Park for the Grand Re-opening of the playscape. The […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Rope
Some mornings the wait for the 10 oz cup of salvation can be agonizing. It may be a matter of not sleeping well or too late to hit the rack. Whatever the reason, standing like a monk with a begging bowl, bed hair shadow casting, blinking sand-filled eyes is not a good look. Eventually, […]
Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF Fri Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. Strangers are Leaving Strollers, Diapers, and Toys at the Border for Ukrainian Refugee Moms An image recently shared around social media of empty strollers on a Polish rail border crossing has inspired a mountain of donations for Ukrainian refugees. Now at […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in Between
“Where you going, little one?” “I’m not sure. I’m a bit lost today.” “What did Twiggy say?” “It’s okay, Boss. We’ve got it handled.” “Man, they have the ears of an elephant.” “Yeah, so what were you saying about being lost?” “Well, It’s just like we are in between things.” “What do you mean ‘between […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #352 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 […]
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