Today’s Good News story comes from the India Times and was sent to me by Noelle Granger . Thank you, Noelle Japan does not cut down centuries-old trees for development. Instead, experts spend months preparing their roots and relocating them When roads, railways, or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first […]
“So Twiggy. What’s going on?” “Just starting my nap. How about you?” “Been out hunting bears.” “Ah, okay. Did you catch any?” “No. You should see how cool it is under the couch.” “What do you mean, cool?” “Just what I said. The temperature is much cooler.” “I don’t see how that can be. The […]
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 97. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “Bearings.” This is our prompt today. Bearings by John W. Howell © 2026 “Are we lost?” “No, dear. I just have to get my bearings” “Everyone else is […]
Since July marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, I thought it would be a good idea to lay out some things not to do if you can go there and join in the fun. As you know, the Bastille was a prison that the government of the time used […]
Today, we are visiting Lake Travis in Lakeway. Since the heavy rain last week, the lake is completely full. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the lake at its lowest point and then see how it looks today at its highest. We are catered by ATX Cocina Restaurant in Austin. […]
Saturday mornings are the best. There is a light wind, so the 100-degree temperatures outside don’t feel like a blowtorch. The weather person last night bemoaned the lack of twenty-mile-an-hour winds since there would be no cooling effect. He must live in another country, since the wind, along with the high temperatures, usually makes it […]
Today’s good news story comes from YouTube and was sent to me by Maria Olimpieva. Thanks Maria. Beloved teacher says goodbye after 50 years at St. Margaret School in Narbirth Pennsylvania For fifty years, Dolores Lopresti greeted generations of second graders at St. Margaret’s School with a smile, a lesson, and a heart full of […]
“It’s so hot out, I think we should play inside.” “I agree. You doing that marshmallow again, huh?” “It’s like an old friend. I can’t help myself.” “I would say your friend needs a bath.” “Maybe you should find a toy you can’t live without.” “Maybe I’ll wait a few years to get set in […]
Today, I opened Eternal Road – The final stop randomly to page 167. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “horses.” That is our prompt today. Horses by John W. Howell © 2016 “So, you look funny.” “How so?” “I don’t know. You have this look […]
As we all know, this month marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776 by John Hancock and others. It would be fun to be there, but of course, there are things we should not do if we go. Take this list with you, as it may save you trouble […]
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