Today, since it has been a quiet week here in Lakeway, we are doing a potpourri. We are catered by Hestia of Austin, and our entertainment is Jack Antonoff and Oscar the Grouch. Menu Smoked mushroom – mushroom tare, fermented turnip, Fresno chili Halibut – shiro dashi, beurre monte, corn, trout roe Red ranger chicken […]
Waiting for the perfect cup of coffee can try one’s patience. The red light blinking behind the eyes is a low caffeine warning, and it intensifies with each passing moment. The red warning is joined by the beating of the anvil with a sledgehammer feeling in the brain. The body is giving its last […]
Today’s heartwarming animal rescue story comes from The Good News Network. Wisconsin Bear with Snack Jug Stuck on Head Freed, Relocated and Released By Andy Corbley–Aug 7, 2025 Wisconsin residents called in by the dozen: “There’s a bear in my yard,” they said. However, wildlife authorities were taken aback by the next detail: “It […]
“Hey Twiggy. Where’s Mom?” “Um, I’m not sure.” “Not sure? What are you crazy?” “What does that supposed to mean?” “If she gets out of our sight, we may lose her forever.” “I don’t think so. Be patient. She’ll show up.” “In case you haven’t noticed, patience is not one of my virtues.” “Well, what […]
Today I opened The Last Drive to page 191 and with eyes closed pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to two words; eyebrows and lift. Making a judgement call I felt “lift ” was the closest. Lift is the prompt. Lift by John W. Howell © 2025 “You get a face lift or […]
This post was published on May 19, 2014, and co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I think some writers out there try to write on their day job, so maybe this list will provide some helpful tips. Apologies to the bosses out there who have writers on staff. Top Ten Things Not to […]
Today, we are going to the Justice Center in Lakeway for a presentation on impaired driving. We are catered by Bangers Sausage House of Austin, and our entertainment is Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. Menu S E R V I N G A BISCUIT A BASKET – Four house-made biscuits served with honey butter & […]
Looking forward to a nice cappuccino, the heat of a blush races across my face. There is no milk. Checked the fridge, wine cooler, and even the cow. Nope, there’s no milk and therefore no cappuccino. A large coffee is the consolation prize. Pressing the two coffee buttons on the touchscreen, the normal wait […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network Update: Shelter Dog Who Recognized Man’s Oncoming Seizure Finds Forever Home By Andy Corbley –Jul 31, 2025 A shelter dog who detected a man’s oncoming seizure, having never been trained to do so, has found a forever home after applications flooded in. Sweet Sienna, […]
Twiggy had a follow-up with her regular doctor last Thursday. He was concerned with her head tilt and face paralysis.. He ordered an MRI, which was done on Monday. Preliminary results indicated an inner ear infection, as well as some involvement in her jaw and spine. A spinal tap was done and the fluid showed […]
