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Top Ten Things Not to do If you are a New First-Time Parent
This list appeared on November 23, 2015. Since parents are still having kids, I think it might be useful * * * This list was inspired by watching new parents having some challenges with raising their kids. Unfortunately, sometimes the stress was self-induced, and some good counseling could have avoided the scene. Top Ten […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Cornhole Tournament
Today we are going to the first annual cornhole tournament in Lakeway. It is a double elimination open to teams of two. We are being catered by Craig Os Pizza. Our entertainment is Menu SPECIALTY PIZZAS House Special Pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted green peppers Margarita Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Fresh […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is without editing. World’s Largest Container Line is Rerouting its Fleet to Avoid Collisions with Endangered Blue Whales By Andy Corbley Sep 13, 2022 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has taken a major step to help protect blue whales and other cetaceans living and feeding […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy with Toys
“Hey, Lucy. Want to play tug ‘o war?” “Umm, I was thinking more about who can keep their eyes closed the longest.” “Oh, come on. This thing is fun. It is almost indestructible.” “It is the ‘almost’ part that worries me.” “So that’s a ‘no’ then?” “I guess we could consider it. What else is […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 377 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 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 to Pass Up Even if on Discount
This post was originally published on September 14, 2015. I think we can squeeze in a bit of learning from it still. I hope you enjoy it. * * * This list is inspired by watching some of the funny things people buy solely because they are being offered at a discounted price. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Remembering 9-11
Usually I would have a tour here but today is one of those days that a lighthearted time just doesn’t seem appropriate. We all were stunned into disbelief twenty-one years ago. As a nation, we were horrified that anyone had the lack of humanity to destroy innocent lives in such a brutal manner. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Word with Silent Letter
A look out the back windows confirms the Mosler safe is still half buried in the backyard. For those of you in the dark, last week, a safe came out of the sky. Inside was someone who looked like Yosemite Sam in his underwear. Good, now we are all caught up. (Please don’t try […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s Good News was submitted by dear friend Harmony Kent from the UK. She thought we would all enjoy it and sent it on. I have reproduced it here in its entirety. (Left the British English alone.) Thank you, Harmony. Leeds: M62 motorist brings sick driver’s car safely to a stop A car whose driver […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Contemplate Life
“I can’t help feeling there should be more to life, Lucy.” “What do you mean more? We have all we want to eat, drink, and are safe. What more is there?” “I’m not sure, but every day seems to be the same ole same ole.” “I always take that as a good thing. I don’t […]
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