August marks the anniversary of IBM’s introduction of the first personal computer in 1981. If you want to return to that time, take this list with you. It may save a mistake or even a tear in the time continuum. This post ran first on August 12, 2019 Top Ten Things Not to Do […]
Today we are going on a wine tasting in Fredericksburg, Texas. My daughters and I are taking this trip to celebrate my 85th year (Last May). We are catered on the bus by Launderette in Austin, and our entertainment is Billy Joel. Menu EVERYTHING BISCUIT – sunny egg, bacon, upland cress, tomato, aged cheddar, chive […]
The coffee machine touchscreen is balled up with different languages. Given the two-year-old beating on pots and pans feeling in my head, it took great restraint to not give in to the bald disappointment of caffeine denial. The machine bawled for someone to help. Pulling the plug and reinserting it turned everything back to […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Times of India and was sent in by field reporter Noelle Granger. Thanks to Noelle. Florida returned half a million oyster shells to the Gulf of Mexico. The discarded shells became new reef habitat for marine life. TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oyster reefs also protect coastlines […]
“Gosh, Tempeste, I’m beat.” “*Snort*… what did you say?” “Sister went home, and we had such a good time, I’m exhausted.” “Me, too. It was wonderful having her here.” “Yeah, it was. All that playing does wear one out.” “Notice I’m not moving too fast.” “Yeah, I noticed. What are you doing?” “This is my […]
“Tempeste. What are you doing?” “I’m checking out the outside.” “Why are you doing that. You know it’s 100 degrees out there.” “I kn0w but I’m thinking of asking Dad to get the pool out.” “You know it is still too hot even for the pool.” “I suppose you are right. Why aren’t you playing […]
Today I randomly opened Eternal Road- the final stop to page 245. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word “Amazes” is closest to my finger. This is our prompt. Amazes by John W. Howell © 2026 “You know what amazes me?” “What?” “The way those guys move on top of the water.” […]
Quebec flag The anniversary of the first French settlement in Quebec, in 1608, by Samuel de Champlain, is in July. It might be fun to go there, but there are some things we need to be careful about. Take this list, and maybe you will avoid an international incident or a tear in the […]
Today, we are going to the movies. The Lakeway Parks and Recreation Movie Night was on Friday. Through the mircle of toime travel we can go today. We are catered by Moonshine Grill of Austin. Our entertainment is Shakeria. Menu THE ORIGINAL MOONSHINE – ” CORN DOG” SHRIMP® honey mustard, blueberry swirl MAMA’S PIMENTO CHEESE […]
The coffee machine is ready for me. A finger on the touchscreen is enough to draw a steaming 8-oz cup of soothin’ syrup. The first sip served to quell the shipyard riveting hammer noise in my head from the lack of caffeine. The second (as we know) is accompanied by the cacaphony of Twiggy and […]
