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Tuesday – A Little Personal – Kreative Kue #316 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 next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Wedding
This post originally ran on June 15th 2015. It still appears to hold some water today. Since June is wedding month, I can’t let it pass without making some comments on what we should all avoid if we are in a wedding, invited to a wedding, or married. I hope you enjoy it. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Check
Today we are going to take a drive and check on the deer. There have been some new additions to the herd, and we ought to go out and introduce ourselves. We are being catered by Perlas of Austin. Our entertainment is Taylor Swift. Here is the brunch menu. Bread Pudding Banana’s Foster CremeFraiche, Ru […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Drive
I was enjoying a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood yesterday. I was on the lookout for the deer since I intend to provide a deer update on the Neighborhood Views on Sunday. As I was turning into my cul-de-sac, I felt the wind of the big brown UPS truck as it barely missed running […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Chore Questions
“Lucy, come quick. Dad’s been at it again.” “Coming Little One.” “Look at all that junk. Wat’s he been doing?” “I really don’t know. We’ll have to ask.” “What are you doing over on the other side of the yard.” “trying to find a place to hide. That stuff looks dangerous.” “Oh, I don’t think […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we were all stunned to know that the Escalade used to pick up an order from Chick-Fil-A and which was owned by the now late widow Tounsand is sitting in Cortez’s driveway. We have also assumed that it is the same Escalade used to take […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #315 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.combefore 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at Graduation time
This post originally ran on June 8th, 2015. Although COVID has replaced physical ceremonies with virtual, it still seems relevant. The inspiration for this list is the fact that it is graduation season. When you think of all the graduations that are being held in the US alone, you realize the potential exists […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Storm Assessment
We should take a moment before we begin, to remember all those who took part in the invasion of France on D-Day June 6th, 1944. They are the greatest generation and are now fading to eternity. If you know a vet who served in WW II give them a hug. Today’s tour is going to […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Yarn
I had just finished digging out my olive tree and sat down to have a cold drink of tea. All of a sudden, the United States Postal Service person leaned on the front doorbell. The bell is right above a sign that says PLEASE DO NOT RING DOORBELL. I finally got Twiggy off the ceiling […]
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