Tag Archives: Eternal Road – The final stop
Views of the Neighborhood – A Walk with the Deer
Today we are taking a walk with Twiggy to check out the deer. We are catered by Luties of Austin. Our entertainment is Rufus Thomas Menu Yonderway Pork, Pickled Cabbage, Creamer Peas Delta Blues Rice, Market Fish, Smoked Trout Roe Green Dish, Carrot. Royal Red Shrimp, Daikon, Celery Charcoal Grilled Chicken, Leeks, Hominy Whole Roasted […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Motion
Touching the two coffee icons on the coffee maker’s touchscreen sets in motion the solution to the sitting-on-the-back-of-a-rocket annoyance in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The soothing elixir flows from the dual spout into the mug. The aroma begins the healing process. The first sip deadens the nerve endings to quell the rocket’s red […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Times of India and was sent to me by Reporter-at-large Noelle Granger. Thanks Noelle Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turns moisture in the air into water for drought-hit farms. “Do what you can do tomorrow, today,” says Roy Kim, a 13-year-old Oregon student […]
Thursday – A Little Personnel – Twiggy and Tempeste Avoid the Heat
“Twiggy. Why don’t we go outside?” “It’s over 100 degrees (40+C); that’s why.” “I guess that’s a little too much for Frenchies.” “You bet it is. With our short snouts, we would run out of breath very quickly.” “That makes sense. I guess we will have to play inside.” “Yes, we will. At least until […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Business”
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 177. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “business.” This is our prompt. Business by John W. Howell © 2026 “None of your business.” “But that is a beautiful catch.” “Yeah, I know, and […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Start of a New American Football Season
Yes, it’s true. We are beginning the pre-game season. I thought I would put together a list that will hopefully lead to a more enjoyable season for all. (Notice I labeled it American football in deference to the name the rest of the world calls soccer) This post ran first on August 19, 2019. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Mailbox Toppers
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood in search of new mailbox toppers. We are catered by Emmer and Rye of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. Menu Cacio e Pepe’ Blue Beard Durum Spaghetti, Challerhocker, Black Pepper Caramelle House Ricotta, Grilled Peach, ‘Nduja, Shishito Butter Rigatoni Yonderway Pork Sausage, Pomodoro, Tommboy Cheese Pappardelle […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Sleep”
After a lousy night’s sleep, there is nothing better than a big cup of joe. It is always appreciated when the machine is ready to go and delivers that steaming cure for the firetruck siren in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The first sip turns the siren off. As we know, the second sip […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – Fri-Yay/Good News
An uninhabited tropical island and its surrounding coral reef reflect the conservation project that has protected the area for decades. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Today’s good news story comes from the Times of India. Thank you to Noelle Granger for sending it to me. In 1991, German development worker Sibylle Riedmiller invested her savings […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Go Hunting.
“Hey, Twiggy. What are you looking at?” “A whole herd of moochers.” “Moochers? What do you mean?” “Those deer who have Mom buffaloed.” “Scoot over, let me see.” “There they are getting handouts.” “Wow. You are right. Why do you call them moochers?” “Because they always have a hoof out for carrots.” “Carrots? You and […]
