Tag Archives: books
Guest Post – Michele Lee Sefton – Jade’s Broken Bridge – #newbook
I am very happy to host Michele on my blog to introduce her new book, Jade’s Broken Bridge. So without any chin music from me let’s get to it. Excerpt (Jade is reflecting on her choices) ”If only I could have seen a bright future for myself—without the help of a fickle goddess. If only […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Floor
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 137. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “floor.” This is our prompt. Floor by John W. Howell © 2025 “Not sure I can do it.” “Oh, come on. I’ve done it a thousand times.” “Yeah, […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Traveling by Plane
This list was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me, and ran on June 16th, 2014. Since people still travel by airplane, it might prove to be useful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Traveling by Plane 10. When traveling by plane, do not think that you can fake being 75 or older […]
Views of the Neighborhood – A Visit to the Bee Cave Sculpture Park and the Free Little Art Gallery
A new art gallery has been established in the Bee Cave Sculpture Park by members of Lake Hills Service Unit Junior Girl Scout Troop 2065. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Bee Cave Little Free Art Gallery on July 23. As part of a troop project to create more accessible art for local communities, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “at the beginning”
In the beginning, coffee in our house was made by dripping water through a filter filled with ground coffee from a can. The result was hot caffeinated brown water. Then, in a quest for better coffee, a French Press was (wait for it) pressed into service. It was more or less the same as water […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good news
Today’s good news story comes from the Associated Press. This story was brought to my attention by The Producer. Purrfect ending: Missing Virginia store cat found after hitching a ride to another state By JULIE WALKER and JOHN RABY Updated 3:55 PM CDT, October 7, 2025 Francine, the calico cat, is back home at […]
Thursday – Anything Possible – Twiggy and Tempeste Outside (A Little)
“Twiggy. What do you want to play?” “We could do Puma and Panther.” “The panther senses that danger is near.” “The puma holds its breath cause clearly the Panther is confused.” “The panther responds to the snap of a twig in the jungle.” “Clearly the Panther is hallucinating.” “The panther excuses herself and goes in […]
I am with Teri Polen at Bad Moon Rising, Today
Today I’m with Teri Polen at her Bad Moon Rising feature. This is the tenth year for this feature and the following graphic contains a list of participating authors. Participants answer questions about themselves creating interesting and fun posts. I have closed comments here but you can go to Teri’s post at https://teripolen.com/2025/10/08/badmoonrising-detour-on-the-eternal-road-by-john-w-howell-supernatural-suspense-bookgiveaway/ […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Registration
Today, I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 181. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest to my finger is ‘registration,’ which becomes our prompt. Registration by John W. Howell © 2025 “Your license and registration, please.” “But officer, I didn’t do anything.” “You are under suspicion of speeding. Please […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do on the Weekend
This post ran on June 9th, 2014, and was coauthored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since we still have weekends, maybe it will offer some tips. Top Ten Things Not To Do on the Weekend 10. On the weekend, do not attempt to catch up on all the sleep you missed during the week. […]
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