Tag Archives: Detour – On the eternal Road
Views of the Neighborhood – Artist Guy Burchak
Today, we are visiting Lakeway City Hall to view some art pieces by artist Guy Burchak. We are catered by Aba of Austin. Our entertainment is Bruce Springsteen. Menu BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT – blackberry compote, whipped cream AVOCADO TOAST – pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint KHACHAPURI – baked egg, cremini mushroom, graviera, green onion AÇAÍ BOWL […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt –
One of the more difficult tasks here at the house is keeping the coffee machine in line. Although it is not alive there are suspicions that deep within it’s bowls rests an alien being. It coud be simply AI instaled at the Swiss facory but knowing the Swiss there would be a warning displayed somewhere […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Snow
“Look at this stuff, Twiggy.” “It’s snow, Tempeste.” “Where has it been my whole life?” “It only falls every few years here.” “Look, you can pick up the chunks and eat it.” “That makes it fun. Low calorie, too.” “Well, some of us who are sleek and in fighting condition don’t have to worry.” “You […]
Resa McConaghy – Costume Designer – Honors Detour on the Eternal Road
Resa McConaghy had a decades-long career designing costumes in over 50 movies for stars like Kim Cattrall and Helen Mirren. When the film industry ground to a halt during Covid, she started upcycling old fabric into elaborate couture. Today, she honored me by designing Cloud Wear for Sam Tourneau, a protagonist in Detour on the […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt –
Today, I randomly opened my latest Detour on the Eternal Road (Now available on Amazon) to page 205. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger was “Thinking.” Thinking by John W. Howell © 2024 “I was thinking.” “A new activity for you.” “Very funny. I’m serious.” […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Snow in the South
This idea was initially posted in December 2017. At the time, it was because it snowed in South Texas for the first time in many years. With the latest Arctic cold front moving lower in the US, there are forecasts of snow in the South once again. So here is a revised list of what […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Pack/Peck/Pick/Pock/Puck
Waking up to WordPress’s elimination of the Classic editor made a cup of coffee more vital than ever. The machine didn’t disappoint, and the first cup was thrown back like a shot of cheap whiskey. The second cup brought to mind a workaround. I found that clicking on the notification bell before opening a […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – FriYay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from The News Tribune in Tacoma, Washington. A bald eagle was found ‘frozen’ and unable to fly. See the rescue with the ‘best ending ever.’ Story by Sara Schilling First responders in Alaska had an unusual overnight guest: a juvenile bald eagle needing help. A good Samaritan came across the […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste
“I’m pretty sure Dad wouldn’t like you sleeping on his computer.” “It’s so nice and warm, though. Why don’t you cozy up?” “Okay, is this better? “I would say so. There are no words running around on you.” “So where did Mon go anyway?” “She went to the store to get food.” Human food, I’ll […]
Guest Post – Jacqui Murry – Savage Land Series – Endangered Species and Badlands
Virtual Book Blast For Savage Land Book 1, Endangered Species (with a shoutout for Book 2, Badlands) Jacqui Murry writes wonderful books about life before modern history. I am so pleased to be a stop on her blog tour. She is here to discuss two of her books and give us some information on the […]
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