Twiggy is playing by herself today. Lucy is fine but is sleeping and needs her rest. We didn’t want to wake her just for photos. “Why so glum, chum?” “Having to play alone is a challenge.” “You know Lucy needs her rest.” “I know she needs her rest, but still, it’s more fun with her.” […]
I am very pleased to have Noelle Granger join me today. She is launching a new book and is here to tell you about it. Noelle, the floor is yours. Thank you so much, John. Death at the Asylum is the fifth book in the Rhe Brewster series. The others are Death in a […]
So here’s how it goes. I open a book to a random page and then, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger then becomes the prompt. Today the book is The Last Drive (Of course). The page is 86, and the word is ‘banker.’ Banker by […]
This post ran first on July 26, 2016. I’m sure there will be some art shows you’ll want to attend so the advice will hopefully be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do at an Art Show 10 If you are attending an art show, do not touch any of the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
