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The IF Challenge – A Prompt by A Frank Angle
Ever think about how many times we use the word “If” in a day? Although some more than others, we use “if” in a variety of ways. Well, it took an exchange with Marc (@Sorryless) initiate this idea – the If Challenge. The Basics Write a post featuring If as the theme. Publish the […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
Wednesday Story day again and last week we were with Frank Plano, Alice, and Mrs. Murphy while Frank was talking through some fine points of what Alice saw the night the Severides were murdered. Mr. Plano implied that Alice did not see what she said she saw. Of course, Harriet Murphy caught on to the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #160 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 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Top Ten Things Not to Ask a Genius
The inspiration for this post came after pondering a discussion with a brilliant person. I just wondered what it would be like to be that smart. One thing led to another, and the list was born. 10 If you are talking to a genius, do not ask them how it feels to be so smart. If […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Big Foot
This week’s View of the Neighborhood follows the Bigfoot Drilling rig as it moves down the Corpus Christi channel to the Gulf of Mexico. The oil and gas rig is headed to a position about 250 miles off New Orleans. It will be anchored in water about a mile deep. Once productive it will deliver […]
Stream of ConsciousnessSaturday – Prompt “In Other Words.”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time and this week’s prompt is “In Other Words.” Yes, you read that right. Linda was very kind this week and dictated that we only have to use ‘in other words,” once in our post. Okay, gang, this preamble doesn’t count. If you would like to cause, your confidence […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Friday is here and not a moment too soon. This week has taken it’s time to get to the gate of the weekend. I can’t put my finger on why so slow, but the week just seems like it went on forever. I think it may have something to do with the fact […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy, Bailey, and Taxes
“Hey, Boss.” “Hi, Lucy. What are you up to today? Bailey and I just want to know what you are doing?” “I’m working on our taxes.” “What did you say, Pops? “Taxes. I’m working on our taxes.” “Is that why we’ve heard sounds like a wounded wildebeest?” “Ha ha ha. You two slay me. I […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Day, again and last week we witnessed Seth Gibson the sheriff once again outmaneuvered by Jason McDonnell, the lawyer. It looks like this occurrence will happen time and time again. It is clear Seth has an ax to grind with Lucas. As many folks have said, it is a good thing […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible _ Kreative Kue #159 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo 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 is where […]
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