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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Invisable
The prompt is found by opening a book to a random page and, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger is the prompt. Today, I opened The Last Drive to page 205, and when I opened my eyes, the word invisible was nearest my finger. Invisible by […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if Your House is For Sale
This post ran on May 23rd, 2016. Still looks like the advice will hold. * * * The inspiration for this list came to me while witnessing a couple of houses for sale. I figured that, among other things, these items would be pretty obvious. I have to believe they were just not top […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Fairy Trail in Lakeway
Today we will go to the Activity Center and walk on the Fairy Trail. This is a display by Parks and Recreation to celebrate spring. We are catered by Zaza Mediterranean of Austin, and our entertainment is Little Big Town Menu Z1. Zaza Platter (Mix) Beef, lamb, and chicken. Comes with tomato, lettuce, onion, white […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Mono”
The only sound this morning is the dignified monotone of the coffee machine, indicating the cup is ready. Feeling mononucleosis-like exhaustion from the previous week’s mayhem, the cup offers the promise of relief. A few sips bring me to the point of recognizing the silence surrounding my inner sanctum. As my interior monologue about […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. A Trip to Delaware Hardware Store Turns into Life-Changing Moment By Andy Corbley Apr 12, 2023 When Lowe’s employee Dave Urban came across the Getty family in the PVC aisle, he thought he would be helping them find the right […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Lucy, and the Wildebeest
“What’s up, Little one?” “Dad printed off a picture of a Wildebeest.” “Okay. Why so glum?” “I thought it was going to be an awesome monster.” “Well, the Wildebeest is pretty fierce.” “Looks like a skinny water buffalo.” “Oh, come on. Did you see those razor-sharp horns?” “Well, I suppose those could be pretty formidable. […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “We’ll”
The drill is to open a book at a random page and, without looking, point to the page. The word or words nearest the finger becomes the prompt. For example, I opened The Last Drive randomly to page 187, and my finger landed on the word ‘we’ll.’ So let’s see what can be done with […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Cocktail Party Guest
This post originally ran on May 16th, 2016. Since cocktail parties are still going on, I think it will be helpful. * * * The inspiration for this list came after attending some parties recently. Although I’m not a psychologist, I can only surmise the individuals I happened to run into were behaving abnormally. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Air Park Celebration of Alan Babin’s 20 Years of Life
Today we will visit Lakeway’s Air Park, where a celebration of Alan Babin’s 20 years of life takes place. It was 20 years ago the Army medic was severely wounded while saving others. If you want to read more about Alan, you can visit my post HERE. We will have pancakes and sausage at the […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Gen.”
The blessed coffee machine generously gives up its treasure without nary a peep. Sipping the revitalizing fluid generates a lightning flash in the Morpheus stunned brain. It comes with the melodious and, if truth be known, ominous cords of the calliope. The circus must still be in the backyard. Racing to the back confirms […]
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