Sometimes the coffee machinel ikes to prolong the wrecker ball hitting a metal building sound in my brain due to caffeine withdrawal. My guess is that it is jealous of not being able to walk around. When this happens, a subtle reminder of who is the boss gets things back on track. This morning, […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades By Andy Corbley – Jul 16, 2026 A beloved local fish staple that was illegal to harvest as recently as 2012 has seen an incredible recovery in Maine’s rivers following […]
Sally Cronin has a feature on her Smorgasbord Blog Magazine named Authors in the Sun, which encourages bloggers to submit a short story. I did just that, and Sally is featuring it today. I think most of you know how supportive Sally is to Indie authors. A visit to her blog will give you […]
“You going to play with that stupid marshmallow again?” “Yes. What’s the problem?” “This is looking like last week. You and that marshmallow and me doing nothing.” “There are lots of toys over there. Go get one.” “I don’t want to. I think we should play.” “Well then, you’ll just have to wait.” “Do you […]
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 155, and with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger fell between two words, ” good” and “deed.” I decided to use both. Good Deed by John W. Howell ©2026 “As you know, in our troop, one must do a good deed […]
This post is a continuation of the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical background. In 1922, the entrance to King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in Egypt. It first ran on November 9th 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Entering King Tut’s Tomb. 10 If you are entering King […]
Today, we are attending the groundbreaking for the new Butler Rough Hollow Park in Lakeway. The new park will include an amphitheater featuring limestone-block seating built into the hillside, facing a concrete stage area. Other features include a mountain bike course, bank-shot play court, multisport field, playground, ninja course, pavilion, restroom facilities, picnic tables, and […]
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 […]
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