Tag Archives: Eternal Road – The final stop

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Surfers On Board Climate Fight After Big Wave Areas Found to be Significant Carbon Stores By Andy Corbley–Sep 19, 2024 Nearly 90 million metric tons of planet-warming carbon have been found surrounding surf breaks worldwide, making these coastal locations essential climate allies and ideal locations for […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and The Sofa.

“What are you doing down there?” “Thinking of which toy to play with.” “I would get Mr. Froggy.” “I was thinking of Fishie.” “Yeah, he’s a good choice, but Froggie is so much softer.” “That is true. Do you want to play too?” “No, you go ahead. Choose what you want.” “Of course, there is […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Brushed

I opened the book My GRL randomly to page 191 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “brushed.” Brushed by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, how long did that take?” “It seemed like ten days, but it was only two. He is now fully brushed.” “That sounds […]

Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor

  This post ran on August 25, 2017. It may still be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor   This list was inspired by a number of discussions held with contractors lately. I hope you like it. 10 Do not say to a contractor, “I’m in no rush.” […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Spikeball Day

Today, we are going to Lakeway Park for Spikeball Day. What is Spikeball? (Or Roundball as it is known too)  It is a game with four players, a ball, and a trampoline. The idea is to bounce the ball off the trampoline toward the opposite two-person team. They have to return it back by bouncing […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Phone.”

  The wait for coffee has my nerves on edge. I check my phone for messages, but there are none. That process took ten seconds of waiting time, so it is pure downtime until the soothing brew hits my cup. Ah, there they are, the first drops of the life-giving fuel followed by a full […]

Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network This Sleek New LA Commuter Train Is Pollution-Free By Andy Corbley–Sep 12, 2024 In Los Angeles County, a new, low-emissions commuter train is powering itself with hydrogen fuel cells to combat local and global smog. Liquid or gaseous hydrogen is considered the best green alternative […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Tries Twiggy’s Patience

“Do you see you are pulling the covers off the couch?” “Yeah. It is so much fun, too.” “I wish I could tell you the consequences, but you’ll find out yourself.” “Oh, please? What harm does burrowing under the couch covers do?” “Well, if you have dirty paws, it gets on the couch and not […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Speedometer

Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 199 and, without looking at the page, I pointed. The word nearest my finger is ‘speedometer.’ Speedometer by John W. Howell © 2024 “How fast are we going?” “Looking at the speedometer, we are standing still.” “Yeah, but the trees are rushing by, […]

To Ten Things Not to Do on Social Media

  This post was originally published on August 6, 2018. Since we are all involved in social media, it may be worthwhile revisiting it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on Social Media This post was inspired by another post by award-winning author Jan Sikes. Jan wondered out loud whether we were […]