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Views of the Neighborhood – The Enchanted Forest Walk of Lakeway
Today, we are visiting The Enchanted Forest in Lakeway. We are catered by Geraldines of Austin, and Our Entertainment is Katrina and the Waves. Menu Overnight Oats – vanilla | chai | seasonal fruit Avocado Toast – sourdough | tomato medley |burrata | basil | arugula Medi Bowl Salad – Farro | quinoa | chickpea […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Contrast”
To contrast a standard coffee maker to this one is like comparing a steam locomotive to a bullet train. The locomotive gets the job done over time, but the bullet train delivers results immediately. So with that praise of the coffee machine, the two-button press delivers a double coffee in seconds. The first sip stops […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. 85 Million Acres of Private Land Are Being Protected for Conservation in the US and Australia By Andy Corbley – May 7, 2026 Australia now boasts one of the world’s largest acreages of private land set aside for conservation, and the Guardian recently reported that generous […]
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.” […]
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