Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here is the story in its entirety. 4 Decades of Data Suggests Pacific Coral Reefs Can Acclimatize to Warming Oceans and Resist Future Bleaching By Andy Corbley Aug 24, 2023 Data collected over the last 40 years at a remote coral reef within the territorial […]
“Hey Twiggy. Are we playing with Be Mine today?” “I don’t know. I thought it would be a good idea, but..” “But what? You love Be Mine.” “Yeah, I do, but usually we pay inside and there is something off about outside.” “Okay, go inside, and I’ll bring Be Mine in.” “Thanks, Dad. I’ll make […]
“How about playing with your ball?” “Give it a toss and I’ll go get it.” “There you go.” “I got it.” “Bring it here, and I’ll toss it again.” “Not sure I want to chase it.” “So what are you going to do?” “Love on it. What else?” “Why are you at the door?” “Loving […]
Today, I opened The Last Drive randomly to page 157 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word under my finger is lower, which is the prompt today. Lower by John W. Howell © 2023 “Higher or lower?” “I don’t know. What do you think?” “Well, from here, it looks like it could be […]
This post originally ran on July 10th 2017. Since I know this summer activity continues, maybe a word of caution will be headed this time. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this post is the Texas sport of tubing. To be a tuber, all you need is a truck […]
Today we are going to go to the neighborhood and look at two different things. We are being catered by Con Todo of Austin. Our entertainment is Patsy Cline. Menu (click to enlarge if needed) We are ready This is a mailbox in the neighborhood. This photo was pulled from Google by The Producer. It […]
Tapping my fingers on the counter has no effect on the speed of delivery of the only elixir that can be considered by me as lifesaving. The machine must make the frothy, full-flavored coffee in its own time. That is understood but it does not make it any easier to wait or understand the […]
Today’s good news story comes from Twiggy’s birthplace, Dog Ranch Rescue via Newsweek. Woman Adopts the One Shelter Dog Nobody Wanted: ‘No More Waiting’ BY ALICE GIBBS ON 8/7/23 AT 5:46 AM EDT A dog that was surrendered to a shelter because of a family allergy has found her perfect forever home. “Her family, […]
“Hey, Twiggy.” “Yes, Dad.” “Don’t you think going out and playing would be a good idea?” “Gee, Dad. It’s so hot out there.” “Oh, come on. You are a Texas dog. You can take it. Besides, it’s below a hundred right now.” “Well, if you think it’s okay. Maybe for a little while.” “Okay, so […]
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