Top Ten Things Not to Do When Buying Gifts for Others This post was published on December 6th, 2013, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since it is close to Black Friday, I figure it might come in handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Buying Gifts for Others 10.  If you are buying a gift for a girlfriend,…

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Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri Today we have nothing specific to look at so we will cruise the neighborhood to see what is going on. Hopefully we can catch sight of Thanksgiving decorations. We are catered by Joe's Bakery of Austin. Our entertainment is Keith Urban Menu JOEY ROCHA PLATE - …

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Malcolm Allen Entertains - Sarcasm and Work Health and Safety smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/s...

Short Story Saturday: The Rise of Mnemosyne Part-3 teagansbooks.com/2025/11/22/s...

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Full/Empty Here is the philosophical question on one's outlook on life. "Do you see a glass as half full or half empty?" Right now the cup is entirely empty and a push of the two coffee button should remedy that unfortunate situation. The first sip is a…

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News Today's story comes from the Good News Network Seal Flops onto Photographer’s Boat to Escape Hunting Orca Pod–She Captured it All on Camera By Andy Corbley -Nov 20, 2025 An experienced wildlife photographer with a penchant for marine mammals, such as…

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Roberta Writes - Guest Post: D.L. Finn with her new book, Ghosts & Miracles Past: A Christmas Collection Two and a review roberta-writes.com/2025/11/20/r...

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Outside. "Twiggy. Look at all these delicious leaves." "Oh no. Tempeste, you leave them alone." "I'll leave them alone. Alone with me in my mouth." "You are going to get in so much trouble." "Who's going to know? Unless you tell." "I'm not going…

The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong #horror #mystery teripolen.com/2025/11/19/t...

My Review of 'The Weight of Snow and Regret' by Elizabeth Gauffreau. steviet3.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/m...

Chrysanthemums houseofheartweb.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/c...

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Piedmont Porchlight Stories - Ned McElwee olbigjim.com/2025/11/18/p...

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Fly Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 133. I closed my eyes and pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is fly. This is our prompt today. Fly by John W. Howell © 2025 "How long have you been flying?" "I can't remember when I…

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Top Ten Things Not to Do with Your Thanksgiving Turkey This post was published on November 25th, 2013, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since Thanksgiving is almost here, it could prove useful now. Top Ten Things Not to Do with Your Thanksgiving Turkey 10.  If you get a live bird for Thanksgiving, do…

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Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Playscape Tour Earlier in the summer the City of Lakeway dedicated the new playscape. At the time, other events were going on, so today we are going to visit the playscape. We are catered by Luties of Austin, and our entertainment is Rod Stewart. Brunch menu…

A word for the Ladies - Men are just little boys at heart - cartoon… thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2025/11/15/a...

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Comedy Guest Spot - Shopping and Influencers smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/s...

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Pop” A slight pop sound while getting out of bed is a reminder of the aging process. Who knows where that sound comes from, but it showed up one day, and it has become part of the morning routine. "COFFEE," screams the brain, and the rush is on to…

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News Today's good news story comes from the Good News Network. Dog Rescued from Boston Tunnel During Rush Hour After Playing ‘Will I Won’t I’ with Police – WATCH By Andy Corbley -Nov 12, 2025 There’s something truly wonderful about the sympathy we humans…

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That is Where You Will Find Me - Friday Fictioneers adelectablelife.com/2025/11/13/t...

Portraits of Royalty graffitiluxandmurals.com/2025/11/13/p...

Soft Science Fiction storyempire.com/2025/11/13/s...

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Play "Hey, Twiggy. Check out my Down Dog yogi move." "I can't see you from here." "Darn it. You missed my Down Dog." "Well, just do it again over here." "What do you have there?" A snowman from last year." "I don't remember that toy." "Well, it…

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Smashwords to D2D--Things you need to know harmonykent.co.uk/smashwords-t...

Smorgasbord Funnies 2025 - Hosts Sally Cronin and Debby Gies - Texting back in the day and more one liners smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/s...

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It is Veterans Day – Time to Remember Those Who Gave Us the Gift of Freedom Today, we should pause to remember and thank those who served in the armed forces. Because of their service, we live and enjoy our freedoms. If you know a vet, thank them for us. If you know a vet who is no longer with us,…

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Interview With Robbie Cheadle darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/i...

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Top Ten Things Not to Do When Invited to an American Football Viewing Party This list was first published on September 16, 2013, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since American football is going strong, and you might be invited to a viewing party, this list may come in handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do…

Sunday Book Review - Social Climbing: and Other Poems by Laura Lyndhurst dgkayewriter.com/2025/11/08/s...

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery – Adriana Peña – Artist – Part II We are returning to Lakeway City Hall to view the remainder of artist Adriana Peña's collection, which is on display there. If you missed last week HERE is a link. We are catered by La Calamar of Austin.…

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Smorgasbord Funnies 2025 - Open Mic Night with author Daniel Kemp -Staggering and Facebook Groups smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/s...

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Something You Enjoyed When does a coffee machine become more than just a machine? This question enters my mind while approaching the one that sits in my house. The reason for the question is that late last night, there was some faint mumbling coming from…

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Roberta Writes - Reblog: Photography - Animals, new opportunity to share on LatinosUS roberta-writes.com/2025/11/07/r...

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fr-Yay/Good News Today's good news story comes from the Good News Network. Polar Bear Gleefully Eating a 1,400-Pound Pumpkin Donated for His Dinner is a Sight to Behold By Andy Corbley -Nov 6, 2025 It’s not every day that Henry the polar bear sees something that weighs…