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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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Ready for the Cold
We expect the Arctic cold to hit this week, so I thought it would be a good idea to cruise the neighborhood to see if folks are prepared. Our temps will drop at night to below freezing, so plants will need covers. We are catered by 24 Diner of Austin. Our entertainment is Simon and […]
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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Polar Plunge
Today, we are going to the Lakeway pool to witness the annual polar plunge, a January tradition. We are catered by Eberly of Austin, and our entertainment is Foreigner. Menu HALIBUT – pomme purée, pepper relish, watercress salad SALMON- crispy rice cake, romanesco, citrus, chive beurre blanc, trout roe SWEET POTATO PAVÉ- red curry, baby […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “it’s the little things.”
It is the New Year, and the coffee machine has been working overtime on special coffee requests. With a visit of Son and daughter, there were lattes, flat whites, and dark black coffees. It’s the little things that make a visit so lovely. The machine had a few days off, so it delivered my cup […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from The Cool Down newsletter. Thank you, Noelle Granger, for spotting it and making me aware. Research team makes surprising discovery after planting multiple crops in the same field: ‘It’s a promising combination.’ Leslie Sattler, December 29, 2024 A new study from the University of Alberta points to an exciting […]
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