Tag Archives: Detour – On the eternal Road

Thursday – A Little Personal- Merry Christmas From Twiggy and Tempeste and Us

  The Twiggy and Tempeste Elves, The Producer and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Bag”

Today I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 77. With Eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger was closest to the word “bag.” That is the prompt today. Bag by John W. Howell © 2025 “So what’s in the bag?” “Wouldn’t you like to know.” “Oh, come on. We don’t have time […]

A Fantasy gift list for Christmas Instead of a Top Ten Not to Do List

Usually, there would be a Top Ten Things Not to Do List today, but since we are getting close to Christmas, I thought I would have a little fun with a gift list. I have always fantasized about a gift list that would be just right. It would include some adorable things and cost a […]

Views of the neighborhood – Seasonal Story Boards

Today, we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center to view some of the seasonal storyboards.  There is a series of boards along the outdoor path of the activity center. Each board tells a story. Since there are 28 boards, there is not enough room for them all here. I’ve picked a representative sample. We […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “batter/better/bitter/butter”

The espresso machine is in the batter box, waiting for its orders. Always vigilant, it is poised in silence for the inferior command of the carbon unit. Today he is in charge, but the machine knows better that time is on its side. Carbon units have a determinate shelf life. Although not bitter about the […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Supplied – Taronga Conservation Society Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Ambitious Rewilding Project for Koala and Platypus Undertaken by Sydney’s Taronga Zoo By Andy Corbley – Dec 18, 2025 An Australian zoo credited with saving 7 native species from extinction aims to continue its vital work by rewilding a 3,050-acre […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Worries About Tempeste

“So, Tempest, you’ve been playing around that tree, right?” “How’d you know?” “I heard the fence move, and that can only mean one thing.” “Well, I may have tried to get to an ornament or two.” “You know that is the quickest way to drive Mom up the wall.” “How much could it hurt? There […]

Tuesday – Anything possible – Finger Point Prompt – Escapades

  Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 279 and, with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger landed closest to the word “escapades,” our prompt today. Escapades by John W. Howell © 2025 “So how was your flight?” “Oh my gosh. It was one of the strangest escapades of […]

Top Ten Things Not To Do When Driving in Bad Weather Conditions

  This post was published in 2014 by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since we all tend to drive in bad weather, hopefully it will still be helpful.   Top Ten Things Not To Do When Driving in Bad Weather Conditions 10. When driving in heavy rain, do not think it’s a good time to […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Holiday Decorations

We are heading out to look at the lights in the neighborhood. There were so many, but we will be able to see a sample. We are catered by Caroling of Austin, and our entertainment is Michael Bublé. Menu Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried egg Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet […]