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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Morning
Saturday morning is the time to collect thoughts, drink coffee, and enjoy the blessings of life. Saturday morning is not the time to sit and wait for some human-made machine to decide it knows better than its master when the aforementioned coffee should be delivered. Being powerless means spending time begging, cajoling, threatening, and […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF Good News Fri-Yay
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. Jeff Bezos Just Gave $100 Million to Dolly Parton for Her Charity as the 3rd Winner of His ‘Courage & Civility Award’ Prize By Good News Network Nov 15, 2022 At a recent event, Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos named Dolly […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in the Yard
“What are you sniffing there?” “I’m not sure. Is there such a thing as a puma squirrel cross?” “I don’t think so. Look at that Hibiscus. Looks wilted.” “You’d be wilted too if you had to stay out in the cold temperatures overnight.” “Yeah, I suppose so. Unfortunately, we have had a couple of nights […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #386 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 […]
Top Ten Excuses Not to Use For Skipping Work
This post was initially run on January 2, 2017. However, since we are coming off a Veterans Day holiday, I thought it would be good to reread this Monday morning. * * * The inspiration for this list comes from the memory of having to return to the day job after a long weekend like […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Safety Day in Lakeway
Today we are going to attend the Safety Day exhibitions in Lakeway. This annual affair brings together Police, Fire, and Rescue teams from Travis county. The idea is to bring awareness to the community of the services available and educate safety practices. We are catered by Jew Boy Burgers in Austin. Our entertainment is Johnny […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Cel
For whatever reason, the coffee machine decided to do its job with no delay. The steaming cup is in my hand before too much complaining time goes by. A sip brings a feeling of gratitude and a desire to celebrate the completion of the house’s restoration. Walking to the backyard confirms all is back […]
Friday JohnKu – Remembering our Veterans
This day always brings to mind grandfathers, grandmothers, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, and siblings. All those in my family who served their country in the armed services and medical corps. Their service not only helped defeat America’s enemies but ensured that each of us had the freedom to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Today […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Take Time.
“so, what’s up today, Little One?” “I thought we could take a stroll in the garden. The rain has refreshed everything.” “That sounds like a great idea.” “Well, you have to consider the source.” “Speaking of that. You are not the usual source of a cultural experience.” “Yeah, I know. I just thought it would […]
Cover Reveal and Volunteer Request – The Last Drive – a Sequel to Eternal Road – #newbook
The Last Drive, a sequel to Eternal Road, is finally done and ready to go to print. Here is the blurb. In the sequel to Eternal Road, Sam and James are reunited to look for two souls, Ryan and Eddie. Ryan was killed in Afghanistan, trying to avoid a schoolyard with his crippled plane. […]
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