“Hey, Lucy, come here quick.” “What’s going on, Little One.” “I’m not sure myself. All the porch furniture is missing.” “What the…You are right. The tables and chairs are gone.” “We haven’t had a mystery like this in a long time.” “We need to do a little investigating before raising an alarm.” “Where you going?” […]
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Happy Wednesday! Spring has sprung up in the Great North! It seems like one day we went from towering sticks to fully green flora in a blink. Our newest additions, a couple of ‘cluckers,’ named Ruby and Marshmallow are loving their new digs. Always busy greedily pecking at the yard for…
So the drill is randomly opening a book and pointing to a page without looking. The word or words closest to the pointing finger is the prompt. Today the book is The Last Drive, opened to page 253. The word closest to the finger is “someone.” Someone by John W. Howell © 2023 “Why are […]
This post ran on February 20th, 2017. Since folks still take road trips, it might still be useful. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list came with President’s Day weekend. A lot of people are on road trips, and at least maybe they will read this before heading […]
Happy Mother’s Day I have to admit it is a slow week in the neighborhood. The Producer did see some unusual yard decorations, so that is what the tour is all about today. We are being catered by Ten Ten of Austin. Our entertainment is The Yardbirds. (Of course) Menu Grilled squash, black garlic, baby […]
The new coffee machine is installed, and one button push produces a perfect cup of soothing coffee bean juice. No more begging for performance. No more waiting for relief. This machine is a new generation and seems to be built without attitude. Taking a sip of the gift of the gods sets my brain […]
Today’s good news story comes from my favorite source, the Good News Network. Here is the story. ‘Best One We’ve Ever Done’–Scientists Release Hundreds of Endangered Seahorses Back Into the Wild By Andy Corbley May 11, 2023 Marine biologists restoring populations of seahorses off Australia’s east coast are ecstatic at the best efforts […]
“So, what is the big problem you wanted to discuss, Little One?” “I’m thinking of changing my predator character.” “Okay. I don’t see that as a problem. You can be what you want.” “Yeah, but. I have invested a lot of time developing the Puma character.” “What character did you have in mind?” “I was […]
The idea is to randomly open a book and, without looking, point to a page. The word or words closest to your pointing figure becomes the prompt. Today we opened The Last Drive to page 31, and the word nearest my finger is “curls.” Curls by John W. Howell © 2023 Thinking hard today has […]
This post first ran on January 16th, 2017. Since wine tastings are still happening, I think it is still relevant. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list is attending some wine-tasting events in my time. The Producer worked as a marketing person for a winery in Northern California […]
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