Today’s story comes from the Times of India and was sent to me by Reporter-at-large Noelle Granger. Thanks Noelle Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turns moisture in the air into water for drought-hit farms. “Do what you can do tomorrow, today,” says Roy Kim, a 13-year-old Oregon student […]
“Twiggy. Why don’t we go outside?” “It’s over 100 degrees (40+C); that’s why.” “I guess that’s a little too much for Frenchies.” “You bet it is. With our short snouts, we would run out of breath very quickly.” “That makes sense. I guess we will have to play inside.” “Yes, we will. At least until […]
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 177. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “business.” This is our prompt. Business by John W. Howell © 2026 “None of your business.” “But that is a beautiful catch.” “Yeah, I know, and […]
Yes, it’s true. We are beginning the pre-game season. I thought I would put together a list that will hopefully lead to a more enjoyable season for all. (Notice I labeled it American football in deference to the name the rest of the world calls soccer) This post ran first on August 19, 2019. […]
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood in search of new mailbox toppers. We are catered by Emmer and Rye of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. Menu Cacio e Pepe’ Blue Beard Durum Spaghetti, Challerhocker, Black Pepper Caramelle House Ricotta, Grilled Peach, ‘Nduja, Shishito Butter Rigatoni Yonderway Pork Sausage, Pomodoro, Tommboy Cheese Pappardelle […]
After a lousy night’s sleep, there is nothing better than a big cup of joe. It is always appreciated when the machine is ready to go and delivers that steaming cure for the firetruck siren in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The first sip turns the siren off. As we know, the second sip […]
An uninhabited tropical island and its surrounding coral reef reflect the conservation project that has protected the area for decades. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Today’s good news story comes from the Times of India. Thank you to Noelle Granger for sending it to me. In 1991, German development worker Sibylle Riedmiller invested her savings […]
“Hey, Twiggy. What are you looking at?” “A whole herd of moochers.” “Moochers? What do you mean?” “Those deer who have Mom buffaloed.” “Scoot over, let me see.” “There they are getting handouts.” “Wow. You are right. Why do you call them moochers?” “Because they always have a hoof out for carrots.” “Carrots? You and […]
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The Last Stop to page 99 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “mess.” That is our prompt. Mess By John W. Howell © 2026 “You are a mess.” “Gee, thanks.” “No, I mean you are literally a […]
This week marks the anniversary of the opening of the movie The Wizard of Oz in New York City in 1938. Since we all want to attend that gala event, we need to take our Top Ten Things Not to Do list so we can enjoy the evening without causing an incident or a […]
