Author Archives: John W. Howell
Views of the Neighborhood – Leftover Holiday Decorations
Now that all the ice is gone from the neighborhood and the holidays are past, let’s take a tour and see how many decorations are left over. We are catered by Aba in Austin. Our entertainment is NSYNC. Menu BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT – blackberry compote, balsamic whipped cream AVOCADO TOAST – pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Scratch An Itch”
A big ole mug of hot steaming golden elixir will scratch an itch that is accompanied by the screaming klaxon, low caffeine warning horn in my head. The salvation is delivered quickly, and the first sip reminds me how dependency can rule your life. The second sip is accompanied by the Saturday disruption of the […]
Friday JohnKu – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network ‘DC Snow Heroes’ Shovel Neighbors Out of Trouble After Winter Storms By Andy Corbley – Jan 29, 2026 After low winter temperatures battered multiple regions of the country with snow, heroes in Washington, DC, stood up to be accounted for. With major thoroughfares taking […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Inside.
Here’s what was outside. Meanwhile inside. “The puma makes a preemptive strike on the panther.” “The panther is ready.” “The puma does the famous step over maneuver.” The panther does a kung fu kick, which takes the puma off guard.” “The puma decides a clutch hold will work best.” “The panther works to break the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Approach
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 67. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “approach.” This is the prompt today. Approach by John W. Howell © 2026 “Nice approach. Now let’s see you sink that one.” “You know it makes me […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Doctor’s Office.
This list was first published on January 18th 2016. Since we all end up in a doctor’s office sooner or later, I think it’s still useful. Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Doctor’s Office. 10 If you are in a doctor’s office, do not say “What’s up, doc?” If you do, at […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Getting Ready for Iceageddon
Today, we are going to tour the neighborhood to see how folks have prepared for the below-freezing temperatures that will persist until Monday. Texas has not been spared from the misery of the massive winter storm that has affected over 240 million Americans. We are catered by Briskets in Austin. Our entertainment is Foreigner. Menu […]
I’m with Barbara Vitelli (Book Club Mom) This Afternoon
Today I’m with Book Club Mom and her feature “Who’s That Indie Author.” Barbara has an informative blog and a very entertaining YouTube page. She is very supportive of Indie Authors, and her blog is a great place to visit. Go ahead and check out my interview over there. Here’s the link https://wp.me/p32mlf-5EX Here […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Take Another Look”
The coffee machine sits in silence, waiting for orders. As a hapless slave to a caffeine addiction, there is no way to tolerate a malfunction. Yet the message on the touch pad screen says, “Message 666 see owners manual.” Flipping through the pages, message 666 finally pops up before my caffeine-starved, red-rimmed eyes. “Take […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Community Impact Newsletter. Thanks to The Producer for sending it to me. St. Edward’s University partners with H-E-B to plant first Central Texas Tiny Forest By Dacia Garcia | 5:23 PM Jan 21, 2026 CST Updated 5:25 PM Jan 21, 2026 CST St. Edward’s University in Austin, […]
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