Tag Archives: Circumstances of Childhood
Tuesday – A Little Personal – Finger Point Prompt –
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 259 and, with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to the word “everyone.” This is our prompt today. Everyone by John W. Howell © 2026 “All right, everyone, listen up.” “Oh, here we go. Mr. Know-it-all is taking over.” “He always takes […]
Top Ten things Not to Do While Rome Burns in AD 64
This post ran on September 10, 2018, and is part of the historical top ten things not to do lists. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If you are in Rome and it’s burning, do not practice your Lyre. If you do, at best, you might be mistaken for a leader. At worst, the […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Municipal Utility District Garden Planting and Plant Swap
Today we are going to go to the Lakeway Municipal Utility District to see the garden planting and plant swap. We are catered by Lutie’s of Austin, and our entertainment is Alan Jackson. Menu Beef Tartare, Romaine, Dandelion Chickpea and Green Corn Salad Roasted Lettuces, Avocado, Pumpkin Seed, Radish Grilled and Marinated Beets, Black Garlic, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Neat” #SoCS
The neat part of having a coffee robot is the availability of that soothing syrup, available night or day, 24/7. Having to wait for an extended brewing process for more than one minute might mean the difference between calmed neurons or a catastrophic brain bleed. The first sip stops the auto production line cacaphony […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from The Pulse and was sent to me by Noelle Granger. Foxes were allowed into a solar farm, and they ended up turning the panels into part of their habitat by Warren van der Sandt April 25, 2026 in Energy It wasn’t part of the plan. Solar farms were built […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Deal with Exhaustion
“Twiggy. I’m exhausted.” “What’s the matter?” “Mom took me to Lowe’s, and I’m worn out.” “Oh, poor you. You’ve got to go to Lowe’s.” “I know. All those people adoring me and the treats.” “Yes, the horror.” “I’m starting to recover.” “Oh, I would take the rest of the day. One can’t be too careful.” […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Privacy”
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 225. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “privacy.” That is our prompt today. Privacy by John W. Howell © 2026 “Could you please leave?” “What’s the problem?” “I just need some privacy.” “I don’t get it.” […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do During the 1849 California Gold Rush
This edition continues the historical background on the Top Ten feature. I hope you like it. This post ran on September 1, 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do During the 1849 California Gold Rush 10 If you are near the gold rush, do not sell everything to go mine for gold. If you do, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway’s Historic Liebelt Cabin
Today, we are visiting Lakeways historic Liebelt Cabin. We are catered by Crown and Anchor Pub of Austin. Our entertainment is The Foggy Mountain Boys. Menu Classic Hamburger & Fries – The tried-and-true original, 100% Fresh, Never Frozen Patty cooked to perfection. For those who don’t want to mess with a good thing! Mushroom Swiss […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “tan/ten/tin/ton/tun”
A simple Saturday would include a calm cup of coffee, peace, and quiet. Of course, around here, the coffee is available, but peace and quiet? A touch of the two-coffee button sets in motion a chain of events destined to see me admitted to a special care facility or an order for a tun of […]
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