Today, I readomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 147. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest to my finger is “complicated.” This is our prompt today. Complicated by John W. Howell © 2026 “It’s complicated.” “All I asked was how come you two are not together.” “And […]
As in years past, I firmly believe that we should not forget the sacrifices of those who have died in service to this country. All ten points are the same. Do not forget those who gave their lives so you may live in freedom. Our flag honors those who sacrificed their lives for our […]
Today, we will view the Lakeway Walk of Texas Flora. There are 26 stops, so we won’t make all of them today. We’ll do half this week and the rest next. Also, the display cards are under glass, so the photographs are as good as I could make them. We are catered by Embers of […]
“ May your day be wonderful” is the message on the touchscreen of the coffee machine. For the life of me, I can’t imagine why the machine has started to provide motivational messages. The last software download must have led to the idea that we humans can change our emotional state at will. Oh well, […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Man Gathers Up Family Acres Home to Moose and Mountain Lion and Returns Them to Indian Tribe By Andy Corbley –May 21, 2026 Early in May, GNN reported how Australian and US citizens have amassed 85 million acres of private land specifically for conservation. From […]
“Tempeste, why aren’t you testing the fence?” “For one, this tasty leaf needs to be finished.” “Is there a for two?” “Well, from here it looks mighty wicked.” “What do you mean, ‘wicked?’” “It might be electrified.” “Dad would never do that.” “He would get pretty excited when I busted through the old one.” “Yeah, […]
Today, I randomly opened The Eternal Road – The last stop to page 253. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is “content.” That is our prompt. Content by John W. Howell © 2026 “Well, you look content.” “Makes you jealous, doesn’t it?” “Not really. I have had enough […]
More of the historical backdrop for this set of Top Ten Things Not to Do. This post was published on September 24, 2018. I hope you enjoy. it The Top Ten Things Not to Do Working on the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 10. If you are working on the first transcontinental railroad, do […]
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art exhibit. There is an exhibition by photographer Debbi Varela of Lakeway. We are catered by Rough Creek Lodge Restaurant of Glen Rose, Texas. Our entertainment is Survivor.Menu California White Bass – Santa Barbara Mussels, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Chef’s Salami, Garlic Toast & Shaved Burgundy […]
The coffee machine sits quietly waiting for its first command of the day. A touch of the two coffee images on the touchscreen brings the sweet sound of beans grinding. In 14 seconds, the magic elixir that quells the evil caffeine withdrawal pain pours into the cup. The first sip quiets the sound […]
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