“Looks beautiful out there.” “Let me see.” “See. Nice and cool and sun.” “You are right. Let’s call the doorman and go out there.” “Hey. The tent is back up.” “So it is. I think that is a good thing.” “Look at this sun. Feels good.” “Wait, I forgot my sunscreen.” “You don’t need it. […]
I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 131. Without looking, I pointed to the page, and the word “small” was closest to my finger. Small by John W. Howell © 2024 “Can you see it?” “Damn, that is pretty small.” “Here, take this magnifier.” “It still is too small to see […]
This post ran on October 6th, 2014. Since we all need to decide what to watch on TV, it still might be helpful. * * * Top Ten things not to do when trying to decide what to watch on TV This list was inspired by a recent visit to a friend’s house […]
Yes, the headline says it all. We are headed to the Lakeway Municipal Court, where they are holding an open house. No, you don’t need a speeding ticket to attend. We are catered by Launderette of Austin, and our entertainment is The Bobby Fuller Four. Menu EVERYTHING BISCUIT – sunny egg, bacon, upland cress, tomato, […]
The long wait is over. The Columbian soothin’ syrup fills the mug, and the aroma of those poor masticated beans covers the air like a blanket. Should we feel sorry for the beans? They were ripped off their bush home and forced into bags, held deep in the hold of a ship, only to emerge […]
Today’s good news comes from the Associated Press ‘I got my life back.’ Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program JIM SALTER AP News KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien was brought home with her anxiety […]
“Well, it is hunting day, Ms Panther.” “Yeah, so you told me yesterday.” “I’ll finish my Yogi with a down dog, and we’ll be ready to go.” “There is something in the pantry.” “Pay attention ’cause I’m going to demonstrate on Pink Bunny.” “You aren’t going to hurt Pink Bunny, are you?” “Of course not. […]
I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 189 and pointed at the page without looking. The word closest to my finger was “courtroom.” Courtroom by John W. Howell © 2024 “You may call your witness counselor.” “Thank you, Your Honor. The state calls Ms. Charlene Roste.” “Ms. Roste, do you swear to tell the […]
The ten things not to do are the same. On Veteran’s Day, do not fail to remember those veterans who served so that we all continue to enjoy our freedoms. If you know a veteran, tell them thanks for all of us.
Today, we are attending a car show in Bee Cave at the Galleria shopping center. There were so many cars that we won’t be able to see them all, but we can look at a sample of the more interesting ones. Ten Ten of Austin is catering, and our entertainment is (who other than) Steppenwolf. […]
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