Tag Archives: The Last Drive
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 + […]
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, […]
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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Puppy Owner
This post ran on May 7, 2018. Since we are again a puppy owner, I think the list still has some good advice. * * * The inspiration for this post has been a month of puppy raising. 10 If you meet a puppy owner, do not say, “Is that a new puppy?” If […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Wandering the Neighborhood
Since it is a slow week activity-wise, The Producer developed a theme for today’s post. She suggested “Wandering the Neighborhood,” which means seeing a whole lot of different sights as we do just that. Ten Ten of Austin caters to us, and Dion provides entertainment. Menu acorn squash, black garlic, baby spinach roasted cauliflower, eggplant, […]
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