Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 145 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to it. The word closest to my finger is “transport.” This is our prompt today. Transport by John W. Howell © 2026 “How are we going to get there?” “I have arranged a transport for us.” “I’m not sure […]
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives […]
Today we are taking a walk with Twiggy to check out the deer. We are catered by Luties of Austin. Our entertainment is Rufus Thomas Menu Yonderway Pork, Pickled Cabbage, Creamer Peas Delta Blues Rice, Market Fish, Smoked Trout Roe Green Dish, Carrot. Royal Red Shrimp, Daikon, Celery Charcoal Grilled Chicken, Leeks, Hominy Whole Roasted […]
Touching the two coffee icons on the coffee maker’s touchscreen sets in motion the solution to the sitting-on-the-back-of-a-rocket annoyance in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The soothing elixir flows from the dual spout into the mug. The aroma begins the healing process. The first sip deadens the nerve endings to quell the rocket’s red […]
Today’s story comes from the Times of India and was sent to me by Reporter-at-large Noelle Granger. Thanks Noelle Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turns moisture in the air into water for drought-hit farms. “Do what you can do tomorrow, today,” says Roy Kim, a 13-year-old Oregon student […]
“Twiggy. Why don’t we go outside?” “It’s over 100 degrees (40+C); that’s why.” “I guess that’s a little too much for Frenchies.” “You bet it is. With our short snouts, we would run out of breath very quickly.” “That makes sense. I guess we will have to play inside.” “Yes, we will. At least until […]
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 177. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “business.” This is our prompt. Business by John W. Howell © 2026 “None of your business.” “But that is a beautiful catch.” “Yeah, I know, and […]
Yes, it’s true. We are beginning the pre-game season. I thought I would put together a list that will hopefully lead to a more enjoyable season for all. (Notice I labeled it American football in deference to the name the rest of the world calls soccer) This post ran first on August 19, 2019. […]
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood in search of new mailbox toppers. We are catered by Emmer and Rye of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. Menu Cacio e Pepe’ Blue Beard Durum Spaghetti, Challerhocker, Black Pepper Caramelle House Ricotta, Grilled Peach, ‘Nduja, Shishito Butter Rigatoni Yonderway Pork Sausage, Pomodoro, Tommboy Cheese Pappardelle […]
After a lousy night’s sleep, there is nothing better than a big cup of joe. It is always appreciated when the machine is ready to go and delivers that steaming cure for the firetruck siren in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The first sip turns the siren off. As we know, the second sip […]
