Tag Archives: Detour – On the Eernal Road
Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
This week’s good news story comes just in time for the holidays from The Good News Network. Singing with Other People Improves Health More Than Singing Alone By Good News Network – Dec 11, 2025 Singing has been linked to numerous benefits for health, well-being, disease resistance, and recovery from injury. Still, when singing […]
Thursday – A little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste on Watch
© “So why the long face, Twiggy?” “Brother. You know I have a droop.” “Well, yeah, but I thought you looked worried.” “No. Everything is fine. Thought I would gaze out for a while.” “What’s out there?” “A couple of deer mooching carrots off Mom.” “I like the term mooching. You know I would be […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Language
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The last stop to page 233. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “language.” That is our prompt Language by John W. Howell © 2025 “That is not the kind of language we use, young man.” “Sorry, Mum, but I’m […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing the Great American Novel
This list was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and posted on September 30, 2013. We hope it is still useful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Writing the Great American Novel 10. If you are writing the Great American Novel, do not begin your manuscript with the words, “It was a […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Drink
With brain pounding and mouth drooling my coffee drink is finally ready. A sip of the life affirming elixir is interrupted by the invasive sound of Westminster chimes signalling some idiot can’t read the sign above the doorbell that reqads in large letters DO NOT RING THE DOORBELL. Twiggy and Tempeste have gone […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Shake.”
The coffee machine required a shake to allow the beans to enter the hopper. Sometimes they get hung up at the opening, and the grinder goes nuts trying to figure out where the beans have been hiding. This is knowledge obtained by having a heart-to-heart talk with the AI in charge. The AI explained that […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Chicago Bicycle Refurbishers Pedal Good to the World for 26 Years With 150,000 Bikes Saved from Landfills By Andy Corbley – Apr 24, 2025 For 25 years, a local nonprofit has been refurbishing bikes for resale or donation to communities in need in Chicago and […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Tempeste, and Temptation
“What’s going on, Tempeste?” “MMMifftt.” “Are you eating leaves over there?” “Not leaves. Just one leaf.” “You know what Mom and Dad said about that.” “Yeah, but they don’t know how tasty they are.” “Don’t come crying to me when you get a tummy ache.” “Haven’t had one yet.” “Yeah, but there is always the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Bothers”
I opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 181 and with my eyes closed I pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to the word “bothers.” That is our prompt today. Bothers by John W. Howell © 2025 “So what bothers you most about the neighborhood.” “What makes you think […]
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