Author Archives: John W. Howell

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s Good News story comes from the Good News Network Trillions of Microscopic Sea Plankton Recruited to Solve the Carbon Problem By Andy Corbley –Dec 12, 2024 American scientists have proposed a new method for recruiting trillions of microscopic sea creatures and their insatiable appetites to fight climate change. The technique harnesses the animals’ daily […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Inside

“Ah, it looks like the sun is heading South.” “I thought the sunset in the West.” “It does. I was just making my own imagery of how it seems to go down.” “Oh, I get it. It’s like when you say this game is going South. “You have it for sure. Speaking of games, is […]

A Call For Volunteers – Detour on the Eternal Road Blog Tour

  As you can see, the final book in the Eternal Road series is ready to be launched. The actual launch date is February 10, 2025. I am calling for volunteers who would like to host a visit anytime in February. The first through the tenth would be in the pre-publication period, and then after […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt “crush”

On Sunday, I was reading Michele Lee’s post, which contained some photos from her trip to Peñesco, Mexico. I couldn’t help but be taken by the image below. So, here is one of Michele’s photos instead of a finger-point prompt. You should visit her blog. It is special. Thank you so much, Michele. “Excuse me, […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Sunday Football Game at Philadelphia in 1933

This post was first run on November 11, 2018. From a historical perspective, I thought you would enjoy it since we are all now surrounded by Sunday American Football Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Sunday Football Game at Philadelphia in 1933 10 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lights On in Lakeway

  We are visiting the Lights On event in Lakeway. Each year, the city sets up a holiday light display, and Friday night was the grand opening. We are going to eat off the food trucks. Our entertainment is Jimmy Buffet. Menu Pizza, Bar B Q, donuts, Smores, hot chocolate So jump on the bus. […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Stream of Consciousness – Stop Me If You Have Heard This One

Stop me if you have heard this one. The Coffee machine stands ready for the order. One could almost hear the click of heels as the coffee was promptly delivered. One sip and the clock came to mind. The setting is 1941, and the location is Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. The time is 7:55, and […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s story comes from Good News Network. Spending Time in the Great Outdoors Helps Children with Mental Health Issues, Says New Study By Andy Corbley–Dec 5, 2024 It’s new news, old news, and news that can never be repeated too often: spending time in nature reduces emotional distress among troubled 10-—to 12-year-olds. The Canadian researchers […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Get New Winter Coats

“My, don’t you look nice in your new coats.” “We are unsure of these, but thanks for the treats.” “Tempeste, you will never get that off that way.” “How do you get them off?” You find a nice chair and rub it off.” “On Mom’s new chairs. Are you nuts?” They have covers, so no […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Hand

Today I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 31. Without looking, I pointed to the page. The word hand was closest to my finger. Hand by John W. Howell © 2024 “I appreciate the hand.” “No problem. We’ll knock out this job in no time.” “It would have taken me forever.” […]