“The Panther looks over and sees two victims. A hapless Puma or helpless chicken.” “Brother, so the drama begins.” The Panther decides it will be Chicken Licken for lunch.” “Nice illiteration there, Panther.” “The Panther decides to take her prey to the mountain top for a peaceful meal.” “Where else is there to go? No […]
Today I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 127. I closed my eyes and pointed to the page. My finger is closest to the word “urgent.” That is our prompt today. Urgent by John W. Howell © 2026. “Hurry up.” “What’s the deal?” “It’s urgent.” “What?” “The thing you have to see.” “For heaven’s […]
This post was published on July 21, 2014. For some reason, I had it in my mind that another author would like to co-write the top ten not-to-do lists with me. I learned a valuable lesson, but it was a fun list, so I’m sharing it again. No, I am not soliciting another co-author. […]
Today, we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center to check out the city-wide garage sale. We are catered by Red Ash of Austin, and our entertainment is The Beatles. Menu WOOD GRILLED 10oz BEEF FILET – roasted shallot butter / 30-day wet age, Fred Linz, Chicago 10OZ BEEF FILET WITH FRESH BLUE CRAB FONDUTA […]
The song Portrait of My Love plays over and over in my mind. It was the last song on my playlist last night and now haunts me today. A fresh, hot, aromatic cup of joe will chase it away. With hope, the two coffee selection is made on the machine touchscreen. The first sip […]
Today’s good news story comes from Protect All Wildlife. @Protect_Wldlife Thanks to Noelle Granger for sending it to me. A ROOF TILE THAT’S GIVING LITTLE OWLS THEIR HOMES BACK In rural Spain, a clever design is helping thousands of nocturnal birds reclaim what modern construction quietly took away. The Little Owl once nested in old […]
“I can smell you, Tempeste.” “That’s not a nice thing to say.” “Well, when someone is trying to sneak up on someone else, you have to go downwind.” “What does downwind mean?” “Your scent carries with the wind, so you have to move to where the wind is blowing at your face, not your rear.” […]
I am pleased to introduce you to Luanne Castle’s latest book – Scrap Salvaging a Family. Luanne writes beautiful, award-winning poetry and has now taken the step to write a fascinating book about her family Scrap: Salvaging a Family explores the stain of childhood fear and anxiety on the adult spirit and the experience of […]
Today I opened The Last Drive randomly to page 207. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word “yelling” was closest to my finger. That is our prompt today. Yelling by John W. Howell © 2026 “Hey, hey, hey. What’s all the yelling?” “Jimmy is not playing fair, Coach.” “Tell me more, John.” […]
This post was published on June 30, 2014, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. It was the last post we co-authored. The Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your First Anniversary 10 If it is your first wedding anniversary, do not think your spouse will find it funny if you pretend to forget […]
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