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Top Ten (Okay, there are twelve) Coronavirus Memes – Time for a Laugh
This week marks the 216th anniversary of the beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition, but guess what? I just did not have the wherewithal to create the Top Ten Things not to do on that trip. Maybe some other day. Today, we need a laugh, so I thought I would put a few of […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Stay at Home Orders Relaxed
Since the governor of Texas relaxed the stay at home orders, I decided to go out into the world and see if folks were leaving their homes to do authorized activities. I hope you enjoy the stroll with me. The first stop Tennis courts. Yup folks on them Foursome playing there. Sign at the sand […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Cave”
It is Stream of Consciousness time again and this week’s prompt is “cave.” Linda hill says we can use it any way we want. That includes use as a verb or a noun. If you would like to have fun with words, visit Linda’s blog, and read how. Here is the link. The Friday […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF
It is Friday again, and most of the states have had some kind of easing of the restrictions connected with COVID-19. I guess we all with wait with bated breath to see if folks who bunch up together will cause an increase in the number of cases. As for Texas, the governor eased the restrictions […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Sports Play
“Dad threw the soccer ball out here.” “I see that. What do you want to do with it?” “Gee, I don’t know. Maybe chase it?” “Sounds like work.” “Nice kick. Now we need to go get it.” “You go ahead. Kick it back to me.” “Um. You sure you want to play?” “I’m just turning […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day time again and last week, Larry, Andrew, and Bob were confronted by the Reno SWAT team lead by Lieutenant Mayfield. After some discussion, the lieutenant gave his word that no one would be shot and that he was coming into Starbucks. He also said he thought something funny was […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 261 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 in Moving Louis XIV’s Court to Versailles in 1682
This week marks the 338th anniversary of Louis XIV’s decision to move his court and the entire French Government to Versailles. This was a massive undertaking, and we certainly want to go and watch this happen. It nothing else; it will be a grand show of schadenfreude. If you come with us, do not forget your […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Pots and Plants Flash Plant Sale
This week’s view is of a special place. Since I am a member of the household that needs to stay home, The Producer bravely went to the event. She is the creative genius behind the photos. Pots and Plants had a plant sale on Flamingo Drive in Lakeway, TX. They have a plant sale every March. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Directions”
Any questions call 1-800-555-2000 for Linda Hill has to explain week’s prompt. Better yet, we have her in person. Here’s Linda. 🎶 Ta-da dee da da. Ta ta ta daaaaa.🎶 Thank ya, thank ya, thank ya very much. Here is the prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “directions.” Find a […]
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