A piece of sourdough toast with peanut butter and grape jelly will go well with coffee this morning. The machine gives out a full mug with no complaint, and the toaster follows suit. The first sip of coffee stops the pile-driver effect in my brain from being triggered by dangerously low caffeine levels. Of course, […]
Today’s good news comes from @Massimo on X. Thanks to Noelle Granger for sending it to me. U.S. farmers are intentionally flooding their fields to revive ancient “prairie potholes,” creating temporary “pop-up” wetlands that deliver a huge boost to migratory birds while improving soil health. In regions like California’s Central Valley and the Mississippi Delta, […]
I’m sorry for the goof-up yesterday. Tempeste jumped up on the couch while I was working on the post, and poof, the post was published. It was far from finished, so I had to take it down. Sorry for any confusion. “Ladies. Today is going to be a hot one, so it’s indoor play for […]
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 175. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is salutes. This is our prompt today. Salutes by John W. Howell © 2026 “How many salutes did you say?” “21 gun salutes.” “Whoa, that’s a lot of salutes.” […]
This post continues the historical backdrop for the Top Ten Things Not to Do. If you were there at the time, there are ten things that you should take care not to do. This post ran on November 19, 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off […]
Today, we are cruising the neighborhood to view the crepe myrtles and a few other flowers. We are catered by Ember Kitchen of Austin, and our entertainment is Glenn Frey. Menu Plantain Stack -Buttermilk Pancakes, Plantains, Whipped Cream, Plantain Pecan-Infused Syrup Churros Toast – Dulce de Leche French Toast, Brioche Bread, Candied Pecan Multi-Grain Crunch, […]
From Linda Hill: Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “spark.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun! Since it is the Fourth of July and time to celebrate the birth of the USA, I’m going to suspend my usual silliness to wish you a Happy 4th and hope that a […]
Today’s Good News story comes from the Good NewsJul 2ork 3-Year-old Rescued After 6 Days Beneath Rubble in Venezuela as Rescuers Arrive in Droves to Help the Country By Andy Corbley – Jul 2, 2026 A week after two magnitude 7 earthquakes struck Venezuela’s capital of Caracas, search and rescue teams from around the world […]
“Tempest, come here.” “What’s the problem?” “That deer came right up to the window.” “Well, it is telling mom to get the carrots.” “I’d say that’s a little pushy, wouldn’t you?” “You know how it is when handouts are free. They are expected.” “I suppose. It just took me by surprise.” “I can understand that.” […]
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 145 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is “system.” That is our prompt today. System by John W. Howell © 2026 “How do I get out of this?” “I don’t think you can.” “Why not?” “You have […]
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