Today I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 143. With eyes closed I pointed to the page and my finger fell closest to the word “slipped.” This is our prompt, today. Slipped by John W. Howell © 2025 “Who left that banana skin there? I almost slipped and fell.” “Beats me.” […]
This post ran in 2020 but I think it is still good advice for now. Top Ten Things Not to Do If You are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store 10 If you are asked to shop, do not buy anything that is not on the list. If you do, at best, you […]
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Municipal Utility District to take a look at a finished Eagle Scout project and to see how the native plant garden is progressing. We are catered by Garrison of Austin. Our entertainment is the Eagles (of course) Menu STRIP LOIN – Hasselback Potato, Green Garlic Aioli, Bordelaise GRILLED LAMB […]
The quintessential Saturday would be a quiet cup of coffee, a book to read, and a mind soothing finish to a hectic week. Of course, this would require a machine that accepts the fact that it is a servant. Such a Saturday would also require peace and quiet without the jarring interruption that seems […]
Today’s good news comes from the BBC and was sent to me by Noelle Granger. The following is a condensed version of the article. You can see the full article HERE. ‘We’ve raised thousands’: The pickle-shaped ‘janitors’ cleaning Filipino reefs Sea cucumbers, or ‘janitors of the sea’, scour and clean the seafloor, allowing other […]
“You know Twiggy. It’s just too hot to play tuggie.” “It is just too hot to play anything.” “I think you are right. Maybe we just take it easy.” “My kind of activity. Here’s my take-it-easy face.” “I can almost look you in the eye if I get low enough.” “Yeah, don’t knock yourself out. […]
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 107 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “everything.” That is the prompt for today. Everything by John W. Howell © 2025 “You are my everything.” “Goodness, you make me blush.” “No, I mean it.” […]
This post was run on March 31, 2014, and created by Marie Ann Baily and me. I think it might still be good advice. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Bowling, Golfing, Playing Tennis, or Eight Ball with Friends 10 When playing sports with friends, do not laugh at a missed shot. If you […]
Today we are visiting the Lakeway Airpark open house. We are catered by Home Slice Pizza of Austin. Our entertainment is The Steve Miller Band. Menu Margherita – Fresh mozzarella, diced Roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic & basil. White Pie with Spinach – Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, provolone & romano. […]
Approaching the coffee machine with trepidation is necessary, given past troubles. The touchscreen appears normal, and the system status lights are all green. Today may be a day of peace after all. A touch of the two coffee buttons brings the normal function of my dear friend to life. Sure enough, a cup is […]
