Author Archives: John W. Howell
Views of the Neighborhood – Member Craft Show
I have been doing the Views of the Neighborhood in Lakeway for four years. The odds that each view will be spectacular become less the longer one temps the fickle finger of fate. This week the finger got me. I was excited to go and record the Member Craft Show at the local country club. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Scene”
After hanging up from the oxymoronic customer care representative of the coffee machine company, it is apparent the next scene would be me screaming for help. It seems the machine needs a reboot which will take two hours to completely reset. Two painful hours before the first cup of the day. Thoughts turn to […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. The following is the story in its entirety. Missing Texan Trapped for 3 Hours in Her Submerged Car Saved by Passing Fisherman–Learn How to Save Yourself Too By Andy Corbley Apr 19, 2023 In an incredible story of luck and survival, a Texan was pulled […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in the Yard
“So, where are you going?” “To take a look at this fence that appeared overnight.” “Oh, brother. Dad puts up that fence so that that annoying dog visitor doesn’t cause you to bark yourself into the ER.” “I don’t get it.” He installs the fence when that dog is here so you won’t run on […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Invisable
The prompt is found by opening a book to a random page and, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger is the prompt. Today, I opened The Last Drive to page 205, and when I opened my eyes, the word invisible was nearest my finger. Invisible by […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if Your House is For Sale
This post ran on May 23rd, 2016. Still looks like the advice will hold. * * * The inspiration for this list came to me while witnessing a couple of houses for sale. I figured that, among other things, these items would be pretty obvious. I have to believe they were just not top […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Fairy Trail in Lakeway
Today we will go to the Activity Center and walk on the Fairy Trail. This is a display by Parks and Recreation to celebrate spring. We are catered by Zaza Mediterranean of Austin, and our entertainment is Little Big Town Menu Z1. Zaza Platter (Mix) Beef, lamb, and chicken. Comes with tomato, lettuce, onion, white […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Mono”
The only sound this morning is the dignified monotone of the coffee machine, indicating the cup is ready. Feeling mononucleosis-like exhaustion from the previous week’s mayhem, the cup offers the promise of relief. A few sips bring me to the point of recognizing the silence surrounding my inner sanctum. As my interior monologue about […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. A Trip to Delaware Hardware Store Turns into Life-Changing Moment By Andy Corbley Apr 12, 2023 When Lowe’s employee Dave Urban came across the Getty family in the PVC aisle, he thought he would be helping them find the right […]
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