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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt- “This Ain’t No Game, Lady.”
Keith Channing will be taking some time off, so I will again feature a finger-point prompt. The way it works is I open a book to a random page and then, without looking, point to the page. The word or phrase closest to my pointing finger is it. Today I opened the sequel to Eternal […]
Top Ten Things You Should Never Say to Your Neighbor
This post ran on February 29, 2016, and still seems current since we all have neighbors. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list comes up all the time. I, of course, have had the presence of mind not to say any of these things. Not that I have not […]
Views of the Neighborhood – St. Patrick’s Day Decorations
We went out to see if there were any St. Patrick’s Day decorations in the neighborhood. We found some so the tour is on. We are catered by Foxy’s Proper Pub in Austin. Our entertainment is (who else?) The Irish Rovers FRIED PICKLES pickle chips, chipotle ranch CURRY CHIPS sweet potato, bonito, toasted coconut, cilantro, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – mat/met/mitt/mot/mutt.”
My cup runneth over mainly because an accidental hit of the brew button brought three instead of two 5 oz servings. Luckily the machine has a drain, or the tsunami of caffeine would be on the floor. So the absorbent mat that is in reserve will not be necessary. Sipping the life fluid reminds […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. 80-Year-old Woman Celebrates Doing a 5K Every Day Since Pandemic–1,000 in a Row! By Andy Corbley Mar 8, 2023 A Cherokee woman determined not to let the pandemic get her down began running or walking a 5K every day for […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Observe Tree Trimming
“What do you suppose is going on over there?” “Sounds like a ruckus, Little One. I’ll go look.” “What is it, Lucy?” “Hey, this is a limb that fell. Twiggy, come see.” “It’s a limb, for sure. Do you think we have beavers around here?” “Beavers? You have to be kidding me. I don’t think […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 396 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 your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on your […]
Top Ten Things Not to Leave in Your Car
This post originally ran on February 22, 2016. I think the advice remains the same today. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list came on a trip to Austin, Texas two weeks ago. Of course, I didn’t do any of these things, but they came to me while […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Women in Art
The Lakeway Arts District presents “Women in Art” a very special art exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from March 1-31st at the Lake Travis Community Library. We are going to attend the artist’s reception. We are catered by Birdies of Austin. Our entertainment is Eric Clapton. Menu March 5 Snacks Marinated Castelvetrano olives – Roasted […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Wild Animal
The coffee is delivered hot and quick, which is a complete surprise on this sunny Saturday. The first sip usually acts as a mind-awaken potion and serves to remind me of whatever horror is left over from last week. Remembering a visit from Bugs Bunny cannot be classed as something of concern, so the coffee […]
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