Tag Archives: Detour – On the eternal Road
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Something You Enjoyed
When does a coffee machine become more than just a machine? This question enters my mind while approaching the one that sits in my house. The reason for the question is that late last night, there was some faint mumbling coming from the place where the purveyor of the delicious elixir often referred to […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Polar Bear Gleefully Eating a 1,400-Pound Pumpkin Donated for His Dinner is a Sight to Behold By Andy Corbley –Nov 6, 2025 It’s not every day that Henry the polar bear sees something that weighs more than he does. At 1,200 pounds, the polar […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Enjoy the Sun.
“Wow, Twiggy. This sun feels good.” “Um hum.” “You taking a nap?” “I would like to, but there is a magpie in my ear.” “Ah, okay. I’ll let you nap in peace.” “Really, I don’t need a nap. Where are you going?” “I thought I heard one of those pesky jackals in the brush.” “We […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Vehicle
Today, I opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 247. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger was closest to the word”vehicle.” This is our prompt today. Vehicle by John W. Howell © 2025 “Which vehicle are we taking today?” “That’s a hard decision.” “Why’s that?” “You know we have […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published
This list, authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me, was first published on October 14, 2013. Since authors are still trying to get published traditionally, it might be helpful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published 10. When trying to get published, do not send a query letter to a […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery – Adriana Peña – Artist
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery to view the fine art of artist Adriana Peña. We are catered by Siti of Austin, and our entertainment is The Foundations Smoked la barbecue brisket nasi goren – Wok-fried jasmine rice with smoked La Barbecue brisket, infused with house rendang spices and herbs Laksa […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Company
A coffee machine is not such good company until it spills forth that heavenly elixir that could be called the natural healer. When one’s brain is thumping on the innermost top of the skull, one sip can quell the monster trying to get out. As the machine delivers the goods, my mind wanders to a […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Associated Press. Thank you to Noelle Granger for sharing the story with me. One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population Scientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale By PATRICK WHITTLE […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Face a Weather change
“Wow, Tempeste. What a difference a day makes.” “Catch that refreshing air. This is going to be fun.” “I agree. Looks like a good Panther/Puma day. What are you looking at?” “Shush. It’s Dad with the iPhone again.” “That’s okay. Just ignore him. He thinks he has to record our every moment.” “Well, sometimes we […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Throat
Today I opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 69. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger fell on the word “we are,” but the visible words were “her” and “throat.” I made an executive decision and chose ‘throat’ as our prompt. Also, I apologize for the blurry words. My iPhone […]
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