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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Hands”
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 121. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to the word “hands,” which is our prompt today. Hands by John W. Howell © 2026 “Hands. Touching hands. Reaching out. Touching you, touching me.” “Sweet Caroline. Bah,bah, bah.” “You […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Choosing To Adopt a Pet
This post ran on March 24th, 2014, and was written by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I hope you like it. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Choosing To Adopt a Pet 10. When choosing to adopt a pet, do not go to the animal shelter without your significant other to help you make […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Smooth”
A smooth Cappuccino is on the brain today. A light touch of the menu screen starts the delivery process. Milk, coffee, and then foam create the elixir that will quell the low caffeine warning buzzer in my head. One sip begins recovery. The second sip ushers in the jarring sound of the Westminster chimes, […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
In the Zambezi Delta, the first cheetah releases were made in 2021. Credit: Jim Tan Today’s good news story comes from the BBC Wildlife Magazine. I want to thank Noelle Granger for sending it to me. “It’s a kind of Tinder for big cats.” Cheetahs were dying out in Africa, so conservationists tried something new […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Think About Life
“Twiggy, this sun feels good.” “Yes, it does. Why not take a load off and enjoy it?” “Oh yeah. This feels good.” “I thought so too.” “Have you ever thought about the meaning of life?” “Um, besides kibble, chew toys, naps, walks, and treats?” “Yeah. You know, do we have a higher purpose for being […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Throat”
Today I opened The Last Drive randomly to Page 243. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “throat.” That is our prompt today. Throat by John W. Howell © 2026 “What did you just do?” ” Gargle” “Why?” “I have a sore throat, and that makes it […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do While Doing Your Taxes
This post was first written and published on February 17th, 2014, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since death and taxes are always with us, I hope you will be entertained. Top Ten Things Not To Do While Doing Your Taxes 10. While doing your taxes, do not allow the cat to sit on […]
Views of the Neighborhood – A Little unusual
Today, we are visiting the neighborhood in search of the unusual. We are catered by Barley Swine of Austin. Our entertainment is Tom Jones. Fixed Menu Cured Hiramasa – caramel miso apple, dill ponzu Baked Big Tree Oyster – kimchi, sesame, coppa Butternut Squash – brown butter – jalapeno vinaigrette, guajillo queso Tilefish – […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Starts with Pre”
A precursor to a good day must be a cup of the steaming stuff. It not only sets the positive vibe, but also quells the steelworker hammering in my head. A touch of the two coffee selection on the machine set the curative process in motion. The aroma of the beginning streams into the […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Thrift Shop Buried Under ‘Rags’ Gets Helping Hand from Designer Who Wants to Reduce Landfill Waste By Andy Corbley – Feb 19, 2026 An English thrift shop that found itself buried under mountains of old donated clothes has gotten a helping hand from a […]
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