Tag Archives: Circumstances of Childhood
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Have a Discussion
“So, Twiggy, I have a question.” “I don’t want to play with your pink thing.” “That’s not the question.” “I don’t want to go outside. It’s freezing.” “That’s not it either. I’m wondering why this fence is around the Christmas tree?” “Oh, brother. You really have to ask?” “What do you mean by that?” “The […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Crying
Today I opened Eternal Road – The final stop randomly to page 275. I closed my eyes and pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger was “crying.” This is our prompt today. Crying by John W. Howell © 2025 “Why are you crying?” “Do I know you?” “No, but I couldn’t help […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Your Boss is Traveling or on Vacation
This list was first published in November 2014. Since bosses still travel and go on vacation, it may come in handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Your Boss Is Traveling or on Vacation 10 If the boss is out of the office, do not think your workload has been reduced for […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri II
Yes, another miscellaneous view of the neighborhood. Today, we are going to see which holiday decorations are going up after Thanksgiving. They are still few and far between, but there are some. We are catered by the Launderette of Austin. Our Entertainment is Katrina and the Waves. Menu CAPPELLETTI – ricotta, taggiasche olive, anchovy, oven-dried […]
Friday JohnKu -AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
This week’s good news story is from Upworthy magazine. I ran a story about French Beavers on October 17th, 2025. Here is the link to that story if you missed it. This post is an update on what’s going on in America. Thanks to Noelle Granger for sending me this article. Beavers were brought […]
Thursday a Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
“So this is Thanksgiving.” “Yes, Tempeste. A time to give thanks for all our blessings.” “Look. Dad has turned off comments.” “He wants our readers to not have to take time away to comment.” “So we should wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.” “Yes. Wait for it.” “Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving from our house […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Jaw
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 167. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “jaw.” That will be the prompt today. Jaw by John W. Howell © 2025 “What did you say?” “You deserve a punch on the jaw is what […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Buying Gifts for Others
This post was published on December 6th, 2013, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since it is close to Black Friday, I figure it might come in handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Buying Gifts for Others 10. If you are buying a gift for a girlfriend, do not plan to give clothes […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Today we have nothing specific to look at so we will cruise the neighborhood to see what is going on. Hopefully we can catch sight of Thanksgiving decorations. We are catered by Joe’s Bakery of Austin. Our entertainment is Keith Urban Menu JOEY ROCHA PLATE – Two eggs any style with side of pork […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Full/Empty
Here is the philosophical question on one’s outlook on life. “Do you see a glass as half full or half empty?” Right now the cup is entirely empty and a push of the two coffee button should remedy that unfortunate situation. The first sip is a reminder to take a trip with the clock. […]
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