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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “it’s the little things.”
It is the New Year, and the coffee machine has been working overtime on special coffee requests. With a visit of Son and daughter, there were lattes, flat whites, and dark black coffees. It’s the little things that make a visit so lovely. The machine had a few days off, so it delivered my cup […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from The Cool Down newsletter. Thank you, Noelle Granger, for spotting it and making me aware. Research team makes surprising discovery after planting multiple crops in the same field: ‘It’s a promising combination.’ Leslie Sattler, December 29, 2024 A new study from the University of Alberta points to an exciting […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Leisure
“I’ll tell ya, Tempeste. This cold weather makes me want to sleep all day.” “Yeah. Now that Dad is back blogging, you know that’s impossible.” “I know it. He has been underfoot for what seems like a century.” “It was fun visiting with our upright sisters and brother, though.” “You are so right, but having […]
Happy New Year from All of US and a Break Announcement
New Year’s Eve is here, and with it, an ideal time to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year. Also, thank you for your support, visits, and comments. Interacting with you has been a year of joy, and I hope you feel the same. I have family visiting, so I will […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on New Year’s Eve.
This post was written on December 29th, 2015. Since we are facing another New Year’s Eve, I thought it was worth repeating. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on New Year’s Eve. 10 On New Year’s Eve, do not try to set a personal record for […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Christmas Past
Today, we are cruising the neighborhood to check out the remains of the Christmas decorations. This is a trigger warning that some of these images may be disturbing to those who don’t want to let go of the Christmas spirit. We are catered by Juniper of East Austin. Our entertainment is Home Free. NEW YEARS […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – My Year
The coffee machine has decided to take some time off for the holidays, which finishes my year perfectly. Since AI is new to me, there was no way to negotiate any other outcome. This morning’s coffee is being made in a French Press. We are in the four-minute waiting period, which seems like four hours. […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from The Good News Network and is about a best-selling author. James Patterson Gives $300,000 in Holiday Bonuses to 600 Bookstore Employees By Andy Corbley – Dec 26, 2024 Believing that books save lives, international best-selling author James Patterson is taking the reins for dozens of American booksellers this […]
Thursday – Anything Possible – Twiggy and Tempeste – A New Coolaroo.
“Hey Tempeste, come try this Coolaroo.” “Try what?” “Coolaroo is the name of this resting place.” “It is a hilarious name.” “Yeah, that may be, but taking a break on it is nice.” “Okay. Since you are the chief rester around here, I’ll take your word.” “You don’t have to take my word. These things […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Christmas Eve
Tempeste wishes she could pose under the Christmas tree, but we don’t have one this year because she is obsessed with pulling off the ornaments. Twiggy is glad we removed the tree since the constant “Tempeste no!” drove her crazy. A warm wish for a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from our house to yours. […]
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