Tag Archives: My GRL

Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri and A 4th of July Search

Today, we are going to see numerous things, including some random, some cute, and some hard to describe. We will also look to see if there are any decorations for the Fourth of July. We are catered by Birdies of Austin. Our entertainment isSeals and Crofts Fixed Menu Summer spoon salad with melon, avocado + […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Chicken or Egg

  Banging on the machine has no effect. It is clear the foamer is on the fritz. There is no reason to make a Cappuccino without milk foam. It makes one wonder which came first, the milk foam or the coffee. Clearly, a cup of coffee without milk foam is just a cup of coffee. […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Pioneering Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Fuel-Cell-Powered Ship Successfully Tested in Japan By Andy Corbley – Jun 27, 2024 A consortium of Japanese firms has successfully demonstrated the first-ever zero-emissions ship above 20 gross tons. Sailing 30 kilometers between the Port of Kokura and the Shirashima Offshore Wind […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Puma and Panther Showdown

” The puma wanders into the territory of the panther.” “The panther strikes the famous poisonous black frog pose.” “The puma is not fooled. She calls out the panther for a winner-take-all cage match.” “The panther gets low to the road in preparation for the fatal strike.” “The puma matches the move and keeps the […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #437 by Keith Channing

In Keith’s words. “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a […]

Top Ten Things Not to Put Off When You Have a Lot to Do

This Post was published on May 17, 2018. I think it is still relevant. Top Ten Things Not to Put Off When You Have a Lot to Do Living long enough to experience what happens when things are put off inspires this list. Not all of these things have occurred, but enough to give me […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Water”

A hot, steaming cup of Columbian Dark Roast and water meets my lips. The brain shouts hallelujah as the liquid races through the pounding nerve endings, quelling the revolt and opening the neurons so that rational thought can resume. The clock is set for June 22, 1924. The location is Long Island, New York. The […]

Friday – JohnKu – AKA- TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

  Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Students Invent Leaf Blower Silencer Attachment–Corporation Expects to Be Selling Them Soon By Andy Corbley –Jun 20, 2024 Engineering students at Johns Hopkins have created a silencer module for the campus leaf blowers, reducing the devices’ overall noise pollution by 37%. At the same time, […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Pose for Photos

“Okay, you two. I want a nice photo to put on the blog.” “What do we do?” “Look at Twiggy, Tempeste. I want you to stand next to her and smile.” “What is that yellow thing in Mom’s hand?” “No, Tempest. Go stand next to Twiggy.” “But I want to see what it is.” “Okay, […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #436 by Keith Channing

In Keith’s words, “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a […]