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Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Photo by By Sebastião Salgado Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. Couple Plants 2 Million Trees in 20 Years to Restore A Destroyed Forest, and Even the Animals Have Returned By Andy Corby – Nov 30, 2023 In 2001, the legendary photojournalist Sebastião Salgado […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Her New Railing.
“What’s up with the wire.” “That is your new railing.” “Railing? Why do I need a new railing.” “Did you notice something?” “Notice what?” “You can’t jump off the porch anymore.” “Hey, wait a minute. How do I get to the yard?” “Look behind you. There’s a gate.” “Hold on. The latch is too tall […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – Kreative Kue #408 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 Things Not to Do While Decorating the House for the Holidays
The inspiration for this list came naturally from having decorated several houses over the years. I guess I could be guilty of some of these, but not all. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If you are decorating your house for the holidays, do not ignore the number of lights on a continuous string […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Artist Gordon A. Phillipson
Today, we are visiting Lakeway City Hall, where an exhibit of artist Gordon A. Phillipson is underway. In fact, we are in time to attend a reception in his honor. We are being catered by L’Oca d’Oro of Austin. Our entertainment is Peter Paul and Mary. Brunch Menu Fresh Mozzarella, butternut squash caponata, pepitas Polpette, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Something That Closes”
The brew machine delivers a cup of steaming stuff faster than usual. There is more time to fool with the clock. The clock is in the pantry, and the pantry door closes after fetching it. Another dial appears on the back of the clock for the first time. There is a small clock face and […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Goodnews
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. Seven Swimmers Owe Their Lives to Australian Teens on Boogie Boards–2 Rescues in One Week By Andy Corbley Nov 23, 2023 Unrelated teenage surfers rescued swimmers from drowning off the south coast of Australia on two separate occasions […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Thanksgiving Wish
“Twiggy is in her soft prison cell with her Benny wishbone and has a wish for you.” “Thanks, Dad. I am speaking from my position of exile here in my place of incarceration. Even though I’m denied some of the finer things of life, I am grateful for the gourmet food, the roof over my […]
Wednesday – A Prompt from Teagan Geneviene- Diary
Last week, Teagan Geneviene posted a delightful challenge, which was to have a character post a diary entry. The reason for the entry was to develop the character further and add to the author’s understanding of the character’s personality. By clicking on Teagan’s name, you can go see the post. It is really worth […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #408 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 […]
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