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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt- “ZZ”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill to explain this week’s prompt. “Thank you, John. I have to say that long hair gives you the appearance of a mad scientist. It’s a good look. I would keep it. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “zz.” Find […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF
It is Friday once again. Hopefully, everyone is safe and well. It is becoming more difficult to stay safe and well for sure. Today the governor approved a workaround for requiring the wearing of masks here in Texas. A county judge in San Antonio found a loophole whereby the state and local municipalities […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy and a Nest Doorbell
“Hey, what’s all this stuff, Dad.” “I’m installing a Nest doorbell.” “A doorbell for birds? Can’t their visitors knock?” “It is not for a bird’s nest. That’s the name of the product.” “You people have some strange names for things.” “I think you are right, Little One. I didn’t name it, though.” “Okay, Boss. What […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #267 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 Dedication of the UNIVAC , The First Commercially Produced Electronic Digital Computer in 1951
This week marks the anniversary of the dedication in 1951 of UNIVAC, the first commercially produced electronic digital computer. The computer was designed and built for the Census Bureau. The engineers that developed the UNIVAC, J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly sold their company to Remington Rand in 1950 before the launch. If […]
Views of the Neighborhood -Check on the Flora and Stuff
I’m glad you could come on a little walk around the neighborhood. Today we are going to look at some blooms and any unusual things we come across. Glad you can join me. Here are a couple of crape myrtles in bloom. A pretty red color. Here is a beautiful display of Mexican Birds of […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Nail”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again and this week’s prompt is “nail.” Linda Hill says we can use it as a verb or noun. She also cautions us to have fun. If you would like to join in on the fun visit Linda’s blog and read how easy it is. Here […]
Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF
Friday is here, and so are we. (You. are there, right?) The bars are open, and folks are having a swell time. Here’s a piece of information that should have the word DUH hung on it. Memorial Day was May 26th, precisely 14 days later (yesterday) the number of Covid-19 cases here in […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Play Soccer
Since we got a cold front last night, the morning temperature is in the 70s instead of the 80s a perfect time to play outside. “Hey, Lucy. Come on out. It’s beautiful.” “Coming Little One.” “Wow. You are right. Smell that air.” “I know. Feels so good.” “Okay, so Let’s kick the ole ball around.” […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we learned that one of the hitmen after Larry and Andrew is a former Serbian secret service guy. The lieutenant knows a guy who is a Serbian crime lord. The Lieutenant doesn’t think the guy is involved but might know something. He and our […]
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