Today’s good news story comes from Fox News and was sent to me by good friend Tom Okragly. Thanks, Tom. Wisconsin officials recently announced the discovery of a trove of ancient canoes in an underwater “parking lot” of sorts — including one that predates the Pyramids of Giza. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) announced this […]
The Twiggy and Tempeste Elves, The Producer and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Today I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 77. With Eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger was closest to the word “bag.” That is the prompt today. Bag by John W. Howell © 2025 “So what’s in the bag?” “Wouldn’t you like to know.” “Oh, come on. We don’t have time […]
Usually, there would be a Top Ten Things Not to Do List today, but since we are getting close to Christmas, I thought I would have a little fun with a gift list. I have always fantasized about a gift list that would be just right. It would include some adorable things and cost a […]
Today, we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center to view some of the seasonal storyboards. There is a series of boards along the outdoor path of the activity center. Each board tells a story. Since there are 28 boards, there is not enough room for them all here. I’ve picked a representative sample. We […]
The espresso machine is in the batter box, waiting for its orders. Always vigilant, it is poised in silence for the inferior command of the carbon unit. Today he is in charge, but the machine knows better that time is on its side. Carbon units have a determinate shelf life. Although not bitter about the […]
Supplied – Taronga Conservation Society Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Ambitious Rewilding Project for Koala and Platypus Undertaken by Sydney’s Taronga Zoo By Andy Corbley – Dec 18, 2025 An Australian zoo credited with saving 7 native species from extinction aims to continue its vital work by rewilding a 3,050-acre […]
“So, Tempest, you’ve been playing around that tree, right?” “How’d you know?” “I heard the fence move, and that can only mean one thing.” “Well, I may have tried to get to an ornament or two.” “You know that is the quickest way to drive Mom up the wall.” “How much could it hurt? There […]
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 279 and, with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger landed closest to the word “escapades,” our prompt today. Escapades by John W. Howell © 2025 “So how was your flight?” “Oh my gosh. It was one of the strangest escapades of […]
This post was published in 2014 by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since we all tend to drive in bad weather, hopefully it will still be helpful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Driving in Bad Weather Conditions 10. When driving in heavy rain, do not think it’s a good time to […]
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