The words on the coffee maker’s touchscreen are a jumble of disassociated letters. It appears as if the machine is having some kind of breakdown. My only thought is to reboot it and see if there is any improvement. The plug is pulled, and an almost imperceptible sigh is released deep inside the black box. […]
Today’s story comes from INFO Culture and was sent to me by Noelle Granger. Goodbye to energy dependence – Alaska discovers more than 1,200 TWh hidden under the ice, and the find could change the world 18 June 2025 by Carol Clark A Frozen River in Alaska Could Hold the Key to America’s Next […]
“You know Twiggy. I’ve been thinking.” “Pretty dangerous stuff, Tempest.” “I’m serious. I want to get outside that fence and see the real world.” “That fence keeps you from eating everything on the ground.” “So I’m told. I believe it keeps me from developing my full potential.” “You keep eating sticks and leaves, and you […]
I want to welcome Esther Chilton to Fiction Favorites. Most of you know Esther as a fun blogger who puts up some interesting prompts. She also blogs about the places she has visited. You may not know that Esther is an accomplished author, writing tutor, and editor. She has many awards, and her work […]
Today I randomly opened Our Justice to page 53 and pointed to the page with eyes closed. The word “punch ” was closest to my finger, our prompt today. Punch by John W. Howell © 2025 “Go ahead. Take a swing.” “Oh, come on. I’m not going to punch you.” “But that’s what you said.” “Yeah, […]
This post ran in 2014 and my last visit to the DMV validated that the information is still useful. My thanks to Marie Ann Bailey who co-authored this post back then. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Spending Time in the DMV 10 When spending time in the DMV, do not show any […]
Yes, we are back to finish the wildlife of the hill country walk. These are animals that live all around us in Texas. If you missed part I here is a link. We are catered today by La Condsa in Austin. Our entertainment is Menu TOSTADA DE CALABAZA – requesón, pepita pesto, summer squash ENMOLADAS […]
With brain pounding and mouth drooling my coffee drink is finally ready. A sip of the life affirming elixir is interrupted by the invasive sound of Westminster chimes signalling some idiot can’t read the sign above the doorbell that reqads in large letters DO NOT RING THE DOORBELL. Twiggy and Tempeste have gone […]
Today’s good news story comes from Clever Journey’s newsletter. It was sent to me by GP, whose blog is at https://pacificparatrooper.wordpress.com Breakthrough at Texas University as Researchers See Plant Extracts Remove Microplastics From Water Researchers from Tarleton State University in Texas have discovered that plant-based extracts, particularly from okra, fenugreek, tamarind, and cactus, can significantly […]
“Want to play Puma and Panther?” “I’m always up for that game.” “Want to switch? I can be the panther, and you the puma?” “Wait a minute. Look at my color. How would that work?” “You would have to imagine that you were a puma.” “That would be hard since I have invested so much […]
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