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I am guesting with Barbara Vitelli known as Book Club Mom
If you do not know Barbara then this is a good time to become acquainted. She is a librarian, avid reader and big supporter of Indie authors. She also has a YouTube channel and has a wide variety of subject featured. Please give her a visit and explore her site. Be sure to wipe your feet and tell her I sent you.
Thank you so much for the feature, Barbara.
Who’s That Indie Author? John Howell
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Thursday - A Little Personal - Twiggy and Tempest on Walk
“This is so exciting, Twiggy. A walk.”
“Yes, I’m always happy to take a walk.”
“Look at that grass over there.”
“One rule of walking is not to go off by yourself.”
“Thanks for the tip. What happens if we do wander?”
“You could get the yank of your life.”
“What is a yank?”
“Um, that’s where Mom corrects your direction. It is not a good thing.”
“So, how about if I protect you by holding your…
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Tuesday - Anything possible - Kreativ Kue #428 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 [email protected] before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you…
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Top Ten Things Not to Include on Your Bucket List
Bucket lists will be with us forever. Here’s a list I published on March 5th, 2018. I think it still may be helpful for those planning a bucket list. I should have labeled this list the Top Nine since the last one is a recommendation of one to do.
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Top Ten Things Not to Include on Your Bucket List
The inspiration for this post came from the website https://www.bucketlist.net/
While looking…
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Views of the Neighborhood - Wilderness 5K Run/Walk
Today, we are going to the Lakeway Greenbelt to watch the start of the 5K Wilderness Run/Walk sponsored by Friends of the Park. This run happens every year to raise awareness of the volunteering opportunity with Friends of the Park. This non-profit organization helps maintain Lakeway Parks and ensures their preservation for the future.
We are catered by Cypress Grill in Austin. Our entertainment…
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Stream of Consciousness Saturday - Prompt - Ound.
The sound of coffee dribbling out of the machine’s exit tubes is music to the ears and the brain. Pound for pound, you can’t beat the restorative ability of even a sip of that beautiful elixir. After the first sip, looking around for the clock, the thought strikes: Why not go to Europe and see what is happening? The clock is set for Greece on April 13th, 1924. The duration is an hour. Pulling…
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Friday JohnKu - AKA - TGIF - Fri-Yay/Good News
Credit – Kaohsiung Fire Department
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network.
Dog That Flunked Out of Police Academy Becomes a Hero in Taiwan’s Earthquake Response
By Andy Corbley Apr 11, 2024
To be a drug-sniffing dog, you have to be impassionate, which is exactly what this golden retriever was not.
Though Roger flunked out of the Kaohsiung City police academy in Taiwan, his…
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Thursday - A Little Personal - Playtime
“I see you have a few of your toys here in the playpen.”
“Yes but not as much fun as Twiggy.”
“Oh come on. Give that noisy disk a squeeze.”
“I do like the sound.”
“Look Twiggy has come out.”
“Yeah, I’ll leave you two to play.”
“Twiggy. Over here.”
“I hear you, Little One.”
“What’s that in your mouth?”
“It’s the fish toy.”
“I thought that toy was in here with me.”
“I think Mom changed it…
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Tuesday - Anything Possible - Kreative Kue #427 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 [email protected] before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you…
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Top Ten Things Not to Do on Eclipse Day
Photo by Joseph Corl on Unsplash
Well, here we are for a lifetime event. It is perfect that the eclipse coincides with my top ten list on Monday. You can bet I did not have a spare list hanging around, so yes, this is original. I’ll run it again during the next one in 300 years.
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Eclipse Day
1 On eclipse day, do not pull into the Chic-Fil-A drive-through. If you do,…
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Views of the Neighborhood - Potpourri
Today, we are going to see several things. I call it potpourri because there is no theme, just a little bit of everything. We are catered by Aba of Austin. Our entertainment is Keith Urban
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BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT blackberry thyme jam, whipped cream
KHACHAPURI baked egg, cremini mushroom, graviera, green onion
SHORT RIB SHAKSHUKA local eggs, spicy harissa, graviera, roasted potato
KEFTA &…
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Stream of Consciousness Saturday - Prompt -Express
The morning joe is on the slow train when the heart and mind want it on the express. Drop by drop, the soothin’ syrup moves into the cup. Finally, it is full, and a sip awakens the brain. Reaching for the clock, it is set to April 6th, 1924. The location is Sand Point Navel Air Station in Seattle. The duration is two hours. The plunger is pulled.
We are at the Sand Point Navel Air Station in…
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Friday JohnKu - AKA - TGIF - Fri-Yay/Good News
Photo courtesy of Sublime Systems
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network.
Premiere of Innovative Low-Carbon Cement: Will ‘Be in That Building for Decades to Come’
By Andy Corbley Apr 4, 2024
Two firms in Boston have just laid the foundations of a large building using a zero-carbon cement mixture made in the USA. This represents one of the first real-world real-world adoptions of…
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Thursday - A Little Personal - Tempeste Gives a Demonstration
“Hey, Twiggy. I’ve been watching some WWF wrestling.”
“Okay. It is always good to get some experience.”
“Yeah, but I need to put what I’ve learned into practice.”
“Don’t tell me you have found someone to practice with?”
“Not really. I thought I would be able to practice with you.”
“Yeah, I was being facetious. Of course, you want to practice with me.”
“What does facetious mean.? Does that mean…
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Tuesday - Anything possible - Prompt - Kreative Kue #426
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 [email protected] before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you…
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Top Ten Things Not to Ask a Genius
This post was published on February 5, 2018. I think it is still current since there are many geniuses walking around.
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I was inspired to write this post after pondering a discussion with a brilliant person. I wondered what it would be like to be that smart. One thing led to another, and the list was born.
Top Ten Things Not to Ask a Genius
10 If you are talking to a genius, do not ask…
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Views of the Neighborhood - Easter Decorations
Since this is Easter Sunday, it would be fun to tour the neighborhood and see if anyone has decided to decorate for Easter. We are catered by Quattro Gatti in Austin. Our entertainment is Pharrell Williams.
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Rigatoni Truffle Sausage
Linguine Pescatore
Penne all’Arrabbiata -tomato, chili, garlic
Gnocchi Sorrentina- homemade w/ tomato, basil, mozzarella
Fettucine alla Bolognese – homemade…
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