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Top Ten Things Not to Do on Thanksgiving
The inspiration for this list is the fact that this week is Thanksgiving here in the US. There have been several Thanksgiving situations that I personally witnessed, and I thought it would be fun to capture them and provide ample warning for your occasion this year. If you have ever done any of these […]
Views of the Neighborhood – In Search of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not the kind of holiday where you see a lot of decorations. I found evidence of a spirit of Thanksgiving and want to share it with you. We are catered by Franklin Barbeque of Austin. Our entertainment is Dee Dee Sharp. Sandwiches Brisket Pulled Pork Turkey Chopped Beef Tipsy Texan Sides Potato Salad […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt Clown
Coffee has a way of calming nerve endings, and the coffee machine makes the need for calming nerve endings an absolute necessity. The grinding beans, the sound of tamping, and the initial spurt of brown aroma-filled liquid from the spout are all designed to place the anticipation gauge on maximum. It makes one want to […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is complete. Dominica to Create World’s First Sperm Whale Reserve–for the 200 That Call the Island Home By Andy Corbley Nov 16, 2023 Sperm whales are the ocean’s greatest nomads, but one island in the Caribbean is creating a permanent home for them. A roughly […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Bound
“What are you doing?” “Looking at these ugly runners.” “We put those down so you won’t slip on the tile.” “Did y’all have a choice of colors?” “Those runners are for your protection. Now that you can walk around a little, we don’t need a slip and fall.” ” I appreciate them. It’s just this […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #407 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 Playing Board Games
This post ran on November 13, 2017. I think the advice may hold. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list is the approaching holidays, where families all gather around and play a board game or two. I hope you enjoy the list. Top Ten Things Not to Do Playing […]
Views of Neighborhood – Arbor Day – Tree Planting
Our parks team had a great time planting trees with the community volunteers this weekend for Texas Arbor Day. Six live oak trees were planted in the median of Lakeway Boulevard thanks to the help of nearly 30 residents, led by our city forester, and participation by Davey Tree, Mayor Pro Tem Mastrangelo, and Councilmember […]
A Day to Remember our Veterans
Today has been set aside to remember our veterans. We owe all who have served a thank you for keeping our freedoms intact. The living and those who have sacrificed their lives so that we may live all deserve to be remembered and thanked. Friday may have been the day indicated for observation, but today […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network School Hosts Students on Opposite Ends of Violent Conflict–Teaching Reconciliation Over Revenge By Andy Corbley Nov 9, 2023 In Italy, a one-of-a-kind school sees Palestinians graduating alongside Israelis, Americans with Tribal origins alongside those with European origins, and Bosnian Muslims next to Orthodox Serbs—all […]
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