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Top Ten Things Not to Do on Veterans Day
This week marks the 102nd anniversary of the end of World War One. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the hostilities ended with the Armistice Agreement’s signing. Since that time, nations around the world observe the day with remembrance. Until June 1, 1954, November 11th was […]
views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
This week’s tour started out being about trees. Then a couple of things came up so it is now a bunch of stuff. We have stocked the bus with an assortment of goodies including crudities, fresh-caught snapper, red potatoes, green beans, and creme brulee. We are also serving called cocktails and drinks so you can […]
Steam of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Jour”
Bonjour. It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill with this week’s prompt. “Hi, Linda.” “Hello, John. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “jour.” Find a word containing “jour” or use it as is. Bonus points if you start or end your post with that word. […]
Friday John Ku – AKA- TGIF
Well, it is Friday and a nice milestone in the week’s travails. As I write this, I still don’t know who has won the election at the presidential level. Before I make any comment,let me be clear. Whoever wins should receive the support of our entire country. I have been appalled by some of […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Outside
“I thought I saw the ball out there, Lucy. You see it?” “It’s not here, Little one.” “You sure? I could have sworn it was there somewhere.” “Still don’t see it.” “What’s that green thing by your butt?” “OMG. It wasn’t there a few minutes ago.” “Well, it’s there now. Mmmm, this sun feels good.” […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day time again, and last week, we learned where Carolyn is probably heading when she gets to France. We also learned that probably Cortez’s men won’t know where she is heading but could grab her during the three- and one-half hour drive between the Chunnel exit at Coquilles and Paris […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 287 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 the Sistine Chapel Pubic Opening in 1512
This week marks the 508th anniversary of the opening of the Sistine Chapel to the public in 1512. Michelangelo, the greatest artist of the Italian Renaissance, was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1508. After four years of hard work, the chapel was opened to the public. Certainly, we want to go there and […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Another Deer Check
The hullabaloo over Halloween is over, and we all had plenty of rest since we could sleep an extra hour this morning. (yeah, right) Today lacking anything better to do, we are going out to check on the deer. The Producer says, “How boring.” I have to remind everyone that in the age of Rona, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Trick.”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and this week’s prompt is “trick.” Normally Linda HIll would come by to deliver a complicated prompt in person. This one is quite simple, and she sent it by Uber Eats. Thanks, Linda, for the brioche and the prompt. Her only caution is, “To use […]
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