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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #422 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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Repellent
Many of you have asked how our community can grow plants with the number of deer we have wandering around. I answered that most residents know not to plant anything that the deer like to eat where they can get to them. There are always exceptions to every rule, so today, we will visit those […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Clump
The machine is on it today. One cup of relief in less than twenty seconds. Has to be an all-time record. Knocking down a clump in the sugar and a spoon to the java it is now time for a sip. The brain has cleared enough to consider the clock. It is set for March […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – FRI-Yay/Good News
Today’s story is from the Good News Network. Except for some grammar changes here is the story in its entireity. Village Saves 45,000 Toads From Roadway Deaths, Cutting Casualties By 60%—All the Way Down to 3% Rate By Andy Corbley Feb 29, 2024 Dispersed around the UK, hundreds of heroic volunteers soak themselves to the […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Ball
“You in the mood to play ball?” “It’s way over there.” “That’s a whole three feet away.” “Really? I thought it was closer.” “For heaven’s sake, it is almost next to you.” “Well, it just seems like it is not friendly.” “What’s not friendly about it.” “Seems standoffish to me.” “It is a ball, not […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – Kreatie Kue #421 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 Do on a Bike
This post first ran on January 20, 2017. Since I’m still riding a bike, I think the advice is still good. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Bike The inspiration for this list is my three-day-a-week three-mile ride on the single-speed beach cruiser bike. I get some crazy thoughts […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Brown Bag Concert – The Fiddlers
Today, we are returning to the Lakeway Activity Center. It is another Brown Bag Concert featuring the Lake Travis High School Fiddlers. We are catered by the Ember Kitchen of Austin. Our entertainment is Charlie Daniels. Menu Fire-roasted 1/2 chicken – Orange and Guajillo Brine, Pollo ala Brasa, Achiote Chimichurri Wagyu steak – Market Cut, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Rhymes with Ale
Waiting for the coffee reminds me of the tale of the turtle and the hare. It is not always the fastest that wins the day. A good rationalization for a petulant machine. Finally, the cup arrives, and it is time to grab the clock. We set it for February 24, 1924. Destination: College Park, […]
Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from The Good News Network Deep Sea Octopus Nursery With 4 New Species Confirmed by Marine Biologists By Andy Corbley Feb 22, 2024 The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently announced a set of absolutely incredible results from one of their expeditions 2 miles below the seas of Costa Rica. Near […]
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