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Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Elton John Just Achieved EGOT Status with Emmy Win–Only 19 People Have Done It in History By Andy Corbley Jan 18, 2024 It’s not referring to a tropical disease to say that someone has an EGOT. It means they’ve got a mantlepiece at home where stand […]

“Why do you keep looking at your watch?” “It is getting late, and you need a walk.” “What’s the temperature out there?” “Right now, it is 21 F (-6 C ) degrees. Was 15 F (-9.4 C ) earlier.” “Well, I guess we better get going.” “Oh, my. Aren’t you the cutest?” “Wow, this concrete […]

I am pleased to have Gwen Plano visiting today. She is out and about talking about her new book, The Soul Whisperer’s Decision. Please welcome Gwen. Thank you, John. Before we look at the blurb, I want to give your readers some background on the book. I have a special interest in the Near-Death Experience […]

In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on […]

This post originally ran on October 13, 2014. Since some of us are still over seventy, repeating might make sense. Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age 10 If you are over seventy, make sure the foreign object you think is in your food is really there. […]

Today, we will look at the winter configuration of the trees in the neighborhood. (yeah, it’s a slow activity day here) We can see things that are usually not in view in the summer. We are catered by Ramin Del Barrio of Austin. Our entertainment is The Bangles. (All Ramen Bowls come with onion, lime […]

A fresh cup of coffee from Her Majesty The Coffee Queen and the day can begin. It is refreshing to have a close-up and personal relationship with such royalty. After a couple of sips, thoughts turn to the clock. Opening the cabinet door and reaching for the clock means we will be taking a trip. […]

Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Long-Lost ‘Legend’–Leopard Barbel Fish Found Again in Turkey’s Dammed-up Rivers By Andy Corbley–Jan 11, 2024 A team of ichthyologists (zoologists who study fishes) in Türkiye (Turkey) has rediscovered a “legend” in the form of a carp-like, spotted fish called the leopard barbel (Luciobarbus […]

“So what’s going on here?” “We are putting the legs back on the couches.” “Okay. Why are you doing that?” “You are well enough to use your stairs to get up on them.” “That’s great. How about jumping off?” “Oh no, no, no. No jumping off. Use the stairs.” “You guys keep working. I need […]