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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Wringer”
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 111. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is “Wringer,” which is our prompt. Wringer © 2026 by John W. Howell “Nice to have you visit.” “I have really enjoyed myself. This hotel is the best.” “I […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on the First Tax Day in 1861.
Since August marks the anniversary of the first income tax’s establishment in 1861, I thought it would be fun to travel back and take in the atmosphere of what must have been an eventful time. The income tax was established to pay for the Civil War. Of course, we must follow some time-travel rules, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway All-City Garage Sale
Today we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center to stroll around the All-City Garage Sale. Joe’s Bakery and Coffee Shop is catering for us. Our entertainment is Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Menu Hop on. Let’s go The activity center. If you don’t want to take your unsold stuff home, you can donate […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Reason”
The only reason survival is possible is coffee. That golden elixir is the only self-medication that stops the spike-driving, rail-laying, metal-on-metal sound in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The aroma alerts my senses to be prepared for soothing peace. The first sip quells the noise. The second sip, as we are all too familiar, is […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Before we cover the good news today, let’s not forget the innocent people who lost their lives at the hands of fanatic Islamists on September 11, 2001- twenty-five years ago. I planned not to run a good news feature on this tragic anniversary, but I feel we should keep focusing on the good news when […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Outside
“So why are some toys out in the backyard?” “Dad tossed them out here. He said it is cool enough to play in the yard.” “I don’t remember giving anyone permission to fling Marshmallow into the wilds.” “Call me crazy, but I don’t think Dad needs permission.” “I’ll ask you to leave Marshmallow alone.” “Just […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Transport
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 145 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to it. The word closest to my finger is “transport.” This is our prompt today. Transport by John W. Howell © 2026 “How are we going to get there?” “I have arranged a transport for us.” “I’m not sure […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives […]
Views of the Neighborhood – A Walk with the Deer
Today we are taking a walk with Twiggy to check out the deer. We are catered by Luties of Austin. Our entertainment is Rufus Thomas Menu Yonderway Pork, Pickled Cabbage, Creamer Peas Delta Blues Rice, Market Fish, Smoked Trout Roe Green Dish, Carrot. Royal Red Shrimp, Daikon, Celery Charcoal Grilled Chicken, Leeks, Hominy Whole Roasted […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Motion
Touching the two coffee icons on the coffee maker’s touchscreen sets in motion the solution to the sitting-on-the-back-of-a-rocket annoyance in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The soothing elixir flows from the dual spout into the mug. The aroma begins the healing process. The first sip deadens the nerve endings to quell the rocket’s red […]
