Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Tempeste, The Producer, and I Wish You A Happy New Year

January 1, 2026 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 96 Comments

From our place to yours. Happy New Year and profound thanks for your support in 2025

” We do hope the fireworks stop soon, though.”

Tags: author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, Detour - On the eternal Road, Eternal Road - The final stop, fiction favorites, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, My GRL, Our Justice, Tempeste, The Contract with Gwen Plano, The Last Drive, Twiggy

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circadianreflections · January 1, 2026 - 4:17 am · Reply→

Happy New Year to and the family and the family, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 7:02 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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Sorryless · January 1, 2026 - 4:23 am · Reply→

All the best to you and the family, Boss. Happy 2026!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 7:03 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Marco. Happy New Year to you and yours as well.
  
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Darlene · January 1, 2026 - 4:24 am · Reply→

Happy New Year to all at your house. Tempeste and Twiggy are looking good!!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 7:05 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Darlene. They send their best to Dot and Lia
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 1, 2026 - 6:43 am · Reply→

Happy New Year. Surprisingly, not many fireworks around here.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 7:11 am · Reply→
  
  We had the same situation. Tempeste didn’t even wake up.
  
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Lynn · January 1, 2026 - 7:16 am · Reply→

Happy New Year John! Wishing you a wonderful 2026🎉❤️

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:51 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Lynn. Wishing you all the best in 2026. 😊
  
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robertawrites235681907 · January 1, 2026 - 7:22 am · Reply→

Happy New Year, John. I agree about the fireworks.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:51 am · Reply→
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Robbie. Happy New Year to you.
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · January 1, 2026 - 9:45 pm · Reply→
    
    🥰
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 7:15 am ·
      
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Gwen M. Plano · January 1, 2026 - 7:37 am · Reply→

Happy New Year to you and yours, John. BTW, I love the expressions on the pups’ faces. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:52 am · Reply→
  
  Not sure they are too happy with the fireworks. Thank you, Gwen. Happy New Year. 🎉
  
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Dan Antion · January 1, 2026 - 7:42 am · Reply→

Happy New Year to you and yours. Give those girls a scritch from us.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:53 am · Reply→
  
  Will do , Dan. Happy New Year.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · January 1, 2026 - 7:47 am · Reply→

We know it’s only Photoshop, but get us outta here!!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:54 am · Reply→
  
  Yes, that is the perfect caption.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · January 1, 2026 - 11:33 am · Reply→
    
    😁
    
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joynealkidney · January 1, 2026 - 7:54 am · Reply→

Happy New Year, John and family and doggies!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:56 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Joy. I hope 2026 treats you well. 😊
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · January 1, 2026 - 8:00 am · Reply→

HNY to the four and two-leggeds and all those who mean the most to you!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:56 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Annette. The very same to you. 😊
  
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Ol' Big Jim · January 1, 2026 - 8:01 am · Reply→

Happy New Year, John! I’m looking forward to more of your writing in ’26.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 9:57 am · Reply→
  
  I am looking forward to more of yours, Jim. Happy New Year.
  
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coldhandboyack · January 1, 2026 - 9:21 am · Reply→

Happy New Year, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 10:01 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Craig. Happy New Year to you. 2026 is going to be a good one, I can feel it.
  
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equipsblog · January 1, 2026 - 9:43 am · Reply→

Happy New Year, John, Tempeste, and Twiggy. Our local morons celebrated New Year’s Eve at 8:30 pm with fireworks and I was grateful they did not wait until midnight to fire them off. I fell asleep and awoke about 12;30 so I personally missed midnight.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 10:12 am · Reply→
  
  We had very few fireworks, so I was glad to miss midnight.
  
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  1. equipsblog · January 1, 2026 - 10:31 am · Reply→
    
    Amazing how age changes our 🤣😚😜priorities.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:49 pm ·
      
      So true.
      
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    2. equipsblog · January 1, 2026 - 5:21 pm ·
      
      🤓💯
      
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Debbie · January 1, 2026 - 10:13 am · Reply→

Happy New Year! Love the photo of the girls enjoying the big city! And yes, we’re right with you on the fireworks — they woke us up at midnight!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:50 pm · Reply→
  
  Never a good idea. Happy New Year, Debbie.
  
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noelleg44 · January 1, 2026 - 10:48 am · Reply→

Happy New Year to all of you,too! I can just imagine how awful it would be for Twiggy and Tempeste in Times Square.

HUBS told me we had fireworks going off at midnight but I slept through it!

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:48 pm · Reply→
  
  That is a good thing. Thanks, Noelle.
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · January 1, 2026 - 10:53 am · Reply→

Hi, John! I wish you and all indahouse – of course including your nice persistent guests on four legs 😉 – a happy and blessed New Year! May it fullfill your wishes be resolved to their best! xx Michael

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:47 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Michael. Wishing you peace and happiness in 2026.
  
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lois · January 1, 2026 - 10:59 am · Reply→

Happy New Year, John! We had fireworks here that sounded so close by. I cannot imagine who, because I am surrounded by dog people! The cats stayed on the bed with us and did not move. That concludes our celebration. 😹🎉

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:34 pm · Reply→
  
  Always nice to have cats on the bed. Sounds like a nice celebration to me. Happy New Year, Lois.
  
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Dale · January 1, 2026 - 11:06 am · Reply→

Thank you, John!

And to you and your gang, I wish for lots of love and happiness, good health and good cheer and moments that add sparkle to your lives! xoxo

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:33 pm · Reply→
  
  What a lovely wish, Dale. I wish for you Kindness, love, smiles, and great peace in 2026.
  
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  1. Dale · January 1, 2026 - 4:03 pm · Reply→
    
    Speaking of lovely wishes… Thank you.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 8:07 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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T. W. Dittmer · January 1, 2026 - 1:25 pm · Reply→

Happy New Year to you and your family, John. 🌟😀

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:30 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Tim. Happy New Year to you and yours as well.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · January 1, 2026 - 1:38 pm · Reply→

John, you are a treasured source of support. *Thank you.*

I love the picture of the girls and their big party. Happy New Year, and big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:29 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you for all your support as well. Big HUgs and a wish for a Very Happy New Year.
  
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Marie A Bailey · January 1, 2026 - 2:09 pm · Reply→

Happy New Year, John! Hope the girls weren’t too put out by fireworks. Raji and Wendy (mostly Raji) were annoyed by the noise but fortunately neither of them took to running under the bed 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:27 pm · Reply→
  
  Happy New Year, Marie. The fireworks did not cause any disturbance. I enjoy that kind of New Year’s Eve.
  
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bruce@ssa · January 1, 2026 - 2:10 pm · Reply→

John, to you, Twiggy, Tempeste, and the Producer…I wish you the very best for 2026. Love the picture, but I am sure the girls don’t wish to find themselves in that environment. I also don’t wish to find myself in that environment.😁

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 2:26 pm · Reply→
  
  Yes, they do not like fireworks at all.
  
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Nicole Sara · January 1, 2026 - 3:23 pm · Reply→

Happy New Year, John, to you and your loved ones! Twiggy and Tempeste look like they had a lot of fun at the New Year’s Eve party 😊

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 3:41 pm · Reply→
  
  I think they did. Happy New Year to you, Nicole.
  
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Cindy Georgakas · January 1, 2026 - 3:55 pm · Reply→

Awww I love this! Galit New Year John to you all!!! ♥️♥️♥️

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 8:08 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Cindy. All the best in 2026
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · January 1, 2026 - 9:04 pm · Reply→
    
    You’re welcome, John and to you! ♥️💃😇
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 7:11 am ·
      
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Tails Around the Ranch · January 1, 2026 - 4:40 pm · Reply→

Wishing you all good health, joy and happiness in 2026. Keep writing great posts, John. You always make me think about them and make me smile. Happy New Year.

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 8:07 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Monika. All the best to you in 2026. Give Wilson a belly rub from us.
  
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  1. Tails Around the Ranch · January 1, 2026 - 8:10 pm · Reply→
    
    Thanks, John. Wilson also says thanks for the belly rub-most appreciated.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 7:10 am ·
      
      😊
      
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petespringer · January 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm · Reply→

That’s what we need from more broadcasters—the strong, silent type. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 8:06 pm · Reply→
  
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Sue Dreamwalker · January 1, 2026 - 6:05 pm · Reply→

Wishing you All a very HAPPY NEW YEAR…. Those Two in the news room look to have got everyone’s attention…
All the very best John for 2026 💖

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1. John W. Howell · January 1, 2026 - 8:06 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Sue. All the best to you.
  
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thomasstigwikman · January 1, 2026 - 9:30 pm · Reply→

Thank you and I wish you and Tempeste and Twiggy and your other loved ones a Happy New Year.

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1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 7:14 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Thomas.
  
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Miriam Hurdle · January 2, 2026 - 1:17 am · Reply→

You look lovely, Twiggy and Tempeste! I saw you on TV last night! Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

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1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 7:17 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Miss Miriam. We wish you a Happy New Year.
  
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Susannah Bianchi · January 2, 2026 - 2:33 am · Reply→

I so love this picture. They look like newscasters reporting in. The Diane Sawyers of Frenchies 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 7:18 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Susannah
  
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Jennie · January 2, 2026 - 8:56 am · Reply→

Awww… look at those two girls! Happy New Year, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 9:03 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jennie. Happy New Year to you.
  
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  1. Jennie · January 2, 2026 - 4:32 pm · Reply→
    
    You’re welcome, John. And, thank ypu!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 6:03 pm ·
      
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kethuprofumo · January 2, 2026 - 5:25 pm · Reply→

Happy New Year, dear John & Molly! Special New Year greetings to black-and-white doggy team that amazes the world every Thursday! More happy days in 2026 for the Twiggy & Tempeste Resort!🥂🍾🎄🎄🎄🌠🌠🌠

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1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 6:02 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you so much, Maria. The black and white doggy team sends you a wish for a happy and prosperous New Year.
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · January 2, 2026 - 6:04 pm · Reply→
    
    🥳🥳🥳🍤🍤🍤🍻
    
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kethuprofumo · January 2, 2026 - 5:26 pm · Reply→

The blue chicken country celebrated as usual: fireworks 1 minute & the whole night of absolute silence.😨😨😨🎄🎄🎄

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1. John W. Howell · January 2, 2026 - 6:01 pm · Reply→
  
  At least you can get a good night’s sleep.
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · January 2, 2026 - 6:04 pm · Reply→
    
    😂😂😂Good point…but the silence is so still that sleep is too deep.
    
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Resa · January 3, 2026 - 1:54 pm · Reply→

HAPPY NEW YEAR

❦ 🕊♥︎~✿❀✿~♥︎~🕊❦

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1. John W. Howell · January 3, 2026 - 4:07 pm · Reply→
  
  🎉 🧨
  
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daneelyunus · January 3, 2026 - 6:58 pm · Reply→

Happy New Year 🎉

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1. John W. Howell · January 3, 2026 - 7:34 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Happy New Year to you.
  
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  1. daneelyunus · January 4, 2026 - 1:09 pm · Reply→
    
    🙂🎉
    
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dgkaye · January 5, 2026 - 2:10 pm · Reply→

Happy New Year John. I have to say, I loved them in their little Christmas outfits. 😂😘

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2026 - 8:11 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Debby. Happy New Year to you. 😊
  
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  1. dgkaye · January 6, 2026 - 8:09 am · Reply→
    
    Thank you John. 🙂
    
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Jane Dalton · January 6, 2026 - 9:11 am · Reply→

Happy New Year to you, dear John, and Mrs H, Twiggy and Tempeste, with much love. Xxxx 😘🩷

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1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2026 - 12:01 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Jane. Happy New Year to you and Tim. ❤️
  
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Mae Clair · January 6, 2026 - 6:26 pm · Reply→

What a cute photo! Happy (belated) New Year to all of you, John! 🤗

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1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2026 - 8:41 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Mae. Happy New Year to you as well.
  
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