This post ran on March 24th, 2014, and was written by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I hope you like it. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Choosing To Adopt a Pet 10. When choosing to adopt a pet, do not go to the animal shelter without your significant other to help you make […]
Today, we are going to take a brief walk in the park to celebrate Black History Month. Lakeway has 27 stations on the walk. Time and space will only allow us to give you a taste of what is available. If you want to see them all, you can go here and here. We are catered […]
A smooth Cappuccino is on the brain today. A light touch of the menu screen starts the delivery process. Milk, coffee, and then foam create the elixir that will quell the low caffeine warning buzzer in my head. One sip begins recovery. The second sip ushers in the jarring sound of the Westminster chimes, […]
In the Zambezi Delta, the first cheetah releases were made in 2021. Credit: Jim Tan Today’s good news story comes from the BBC Wildlife Magazine. I want to thank Noelle Granger for sending it to me. “It’s a kind of Tinder for big cats.” Cheetahs were dying out in Africa, so conservationists tried something new […]
“Twiggy, this sun feels good.” “Yes, it does. Why not take a load off and enjoy it?” “Oh yeah. This feels good.” “I thought so too.” “Have you ever thought about the meaning of life?” “Um, besides kibble, chew toys, naps, walks, and treats?” “Yeah. You know, do we have a higher purpose for being […]
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 […]
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