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Top Ten Things Not to Do with a Hangover
This list was originally posted on February 2nd, 2015. Although the Superbowl is two weeks away, maybe it will resonate after yesterday’s NFL playoffs. * * * This list was inspired by years and years of attempting to burn a candle at both ends. This list could be much longer, but a cutoff had to […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Freeze Results
Last week we rolled around and looked at those who covered their plants. This week I thought it would be interesting to look at the results of not covering the plants. Also, on a couple of occasions, the effects of protecting the plants. We are being catered by The Peached Tortilla in Austin. Our entertainment […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Let Go
Another Saturday means thinking about the prompt that is due from Linda Hill. As I savored the aroma from the first cup of coffee, it occurred to me to check the front of the house once more. Last week there was a mountain of ice that had not only the prompt frozen against the front […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story is taken from the Good News Network about the sighting of a bird not typically seen in the US. Here’s the story in its entirety. Thanks to the Good News Network. The Steller’s sea eagle. It’s ripped, royal, and rare. To see the world’s heaviest eagle, with its eight-foot wingspan, an […]
Thursday – A little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in the Sun
“Hey, Lucy, look at all that sun.” “I know, Little one. It has been a while since we have had some.” “What do you think? A game of tag, maybe?” “Sounds good. Man, that shadow makes me look big.” “Oh, I wouldn’t say that. You are a perfect size.” “Thank you, Little One. But, just […]
Tuesday – A Little Personal – Kreative Kue #344 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 Find Yourself Waiting Your Turn
This list was originally posted on August 18th, 2014. The inspiration came from standing in lines. I don’t think lines have gone out of style, so it may still be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Find Yourself Waiting Your Turn 10 If you are in line […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Ready for the Freeze
The last three nights in Lakeway have seen temperature lows of 25 degrees F (-3.8 C). To protect plants that have problems with those low temperatures, the neighbors have used various covering methods. The reason for protecting these plants is that such low temperatures are rare, and the plants, once past this event, can continue […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Icing on the Cake
The espresso machine needs the dregs drawer emptied before making another cup. During the process, it occurred to me that this was Saturday, so I should be getting a prompt from Linda Hill’s blog. Waiting for my first cup had my mind spinning with the possibilities of what that prompt could be. Having a […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
This week’s snow in the East produced some Good News. Here is a report from Station WTHR TV Channel 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, about a story in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Author: WTHR.com staff Published: 3:16 PM EST January 19, 2022 Updated: 3:36 PM EST January 19, 2022 BETHEL PARK, Pa. — A football coach in […]
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