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Views of the Neighborhood – Mailbox Toppers
Today we are going to visit some mailbox toppers. Most are new, but there are a couple of repeats. We are catered by Trulucks of Austin. Our entertainment is Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Menu Prime Seafood AVAILABLE PAN-SEARED OR BROILED WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, FRESH LEMON, SEA SALT AND BROCCOLI CHILEAN SEABASS MSC […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Yes
Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away. (bonus points cha-ching) There’s a shadow hanging over me, and now I long for yesterday. Yes, the shadow is that statue of Roger Rabbit that is sitting on the driveway out front. A quick beating of the coffee machine produced the 10 ounces of java bean […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Ex-Racehorse Destined for Kill Pen Rescued by Woman Who Helped Raise Her–WATCH By Andy Corbley Apr 27, 2023 Meaghan Martin has seen a lot of long faces in her years as a horse trainer, and it was this history that allowed her to turn a […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Playtime.
Twiggy is playing by herself today. Lucy is fine but is sleeping and needs her rest. We didn’t want to wake her just for photos. “Why so glum, chum?” “Having to play alone is a challenge.” “You know Lucy needs her rest.” “I know she needs her rest, but still, it’s more fun with her.” […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Banker
So here’s how it goes. I open a book to a random page and then, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger then becomes the prompt. Today the book is The Last Drive (Of course). The page is 86, and the word is ‘banker.’ Banker by […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at an Art Show
This post ran first on July 26, 2016. I’m sure there will be some art shows you’ll want to attend so the advice will hopefully be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do at an Art Show 10 If you are attending an art show, do not touch any of the […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Member Craft Show
I have been doing the Views of the Neighborhood in Lakeway for four years. The odds that each view will be spectacular become less the longer one temps the fickle finger of fate. This week the finger got me. I was excited to go and record the Member Craft Show at the local country club. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Scene”
After hanging up from the oxymoronic customer care representative of the coffee machine company, it is apparent the next scene would be me screaming for help. It seems the machine needs a reboot which will take two hours to completely reset. Two painful hours before the first cup of the day. Thoughts turn to […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. The following is the story in its entirety. Missing Texan Trapped for 3 Hours in Her Submerged Car Saved by Passing Fisherman–Learn How to Save Yourself Too By Andy Corbley Apr 19, 2023 In an incredible story of luck and survival, a Texan was pulled […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in the Yard
“So, where are you going?” “To take a look at this fence that appeared overnight.” “Oh, brother. Dad puts up that fence so that that annoying dog visitor doesn’t cause you to bark yourself into the ER.” “I don’t get it.” He installs the fence when that dog is here so you won’t run on […]
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