Today I opened The Last Drive randomly to Page 243. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “throat.” That is our prompt today. Throat by John W. Howell © 2026 “What did you just do?” ” Gargle” “Why?” “I have a sore throat, and that makes it […]
This post was first written and published on February 17th, 2014, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since death and taxes are always with us, I hope you will be entertained. Top Ten Things Not To Do While Doing Your Taxes 10. While doing your taxes, do not allow the cat to sit on […]
Today, we are visiting the neighborhood in search of the unusual. We are catered by Barley Swine of Austin. Our entertainment is Tom Jones. Fixed Menu Cured Hiramasa – caramel miso apple, dill ponzu Baked Big Tree Oyster – kimchi, sesame, coppa Butternut Squash – brown butter – jalapeno vinaigrette, guajillo queso Tilefish – […]
As you all know, Sally is the most supportive person on the planet for Indy Authors. She is an author herself so she knows how getting the word out is important. I am very grateful to her for choosing Detour on the Eternal road to feature. A visit to her site will give you an […]
A precursor to a good day must be a cup of the steaming stuff. It not only sets the positive vibe, but also quells the steelworker hammering in my head. A touch of the two coffee selection on the machine set the curative process in motion. The aroma of the beginning streams into the […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Thrift Shop Buried Under ‘Rags’ Gets Helping Hand from Designer Who Wants to Reduce Landfill Waste By Andy Corbley – Feb 19, 2026 An English thrift shop that found itself buried under mountains of old donated clothes has gotten a helping hand from a […]
“What are these, Twiggy?” “They look like giant macaroons to me.” “There is no squeaker.” “Not every toy has a squeaker, Tempeste.” “Yeah, but then what’s the incentive to tear it apart?” “That’s just it. You are not supposed to tear it apart.” “Does yours have a squeaker?” “I haven’t played with it long enough […]
Today I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 159. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger is “meetings.” This is our prompt today. Meetings by John W. Howell © 2026 “Why do we always have to have meetings?” “Beats me. Maybe it’s so the boss has […]
This post was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and published on April 21, 2014. I’m not in need of this service, but this list could be useful to someone. If not, then hopefully there is a laugh or two here. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Signing Up With an Online […]
By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by La Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the concert will be Sly and the Family Stone Menu La Frito Loco – Pulled pork, chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, black […]
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