Tag Archives: Eternal Road – The final stop
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Answer”
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 45 and, without looking, placed my finger on the page. The word closest to my finger is “answer.” Answer by John W. Howell © 2024 “Is that your final answer?” “What do you mean, ‘final answer?’” “I mean that you can’t change your […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Renaissance Faire
This post ran on July 30, 2018. I’m not sure how many of you have attended a Renaissance Faire, but if you do go, here is some advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a question by the producer. “Have you done a Top Ten on a Renaissance Faire?” The answer […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Petting Zoo.
Today, we are visiting the petting zoo at Lakeway City Hall. We will also see a new method of grass and weed control employed by the City using goats. Corner Restaurant of Austin is catered for us, and Julie Felix is our entertainment. Menu Avocado Toast – cilantro, rustic bread, spicy seeds Cinnamon Sugar French […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Hap.”
Happiness is a strong cup of coffee to get the blood moving and the brain in gear. Thank you to my magic potion machine for delivering a cup of the hot steaming stuff with no delay. The functioning brain meant reaching for the clock would not be wasted. The clock is set for August 23, […]
Friday JohKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network Build a Zigzag Pattern onto Walls to Keep Buildings Cool During Heat Waves By Andy Corbley –Aug 22, 2024 Structural engineers have discovered that the angles keep the building cooler if you build an apartment building with angled, shark-fin-shaped protrusions on the side where the […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste and Twiggy Housebound
“Hey, Twiggy. Want to go outside and ruckus?” “That sounds like fun. Let’s do it.” “I think we should start with a game of Panther and Puma.” “Always fun, Little One.” “Mom, we need to go out and play.” “Unless it’s an emergency. It’s too hot. It is 105°F (4o.5°C) out there” “What do you […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Nothing”
Today, I randomly opened the award-winning book Eternal Road—The Final Stop to page 259 and placed my finger on the page without looking. The word nearest to my finger is ‘nothing.’ Nothing by John W. Howell © 2024 “What are you thinking?” “Nothing.” “Oh, come on. Your face tells a different story.” “What do you […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Have a Sitter
This post ran on July 16, 2018. Since sitters are still in fashion, I think it might still be good advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a discussion about Alexa and what would happen if one asked Alexa remotely to turn on the lights and music while a sitter was […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Mailbox Toppers
Yes, we are going to visit some new mailbox toppers in Lakeway. We are catered by Asti of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. (Of course) Menu ASTI Benedict – focaccia / prosciutto / poached egg / hollandaise / dressed greens add sub smoked salmon Shakshuka – arrabiatta / house ground sausage / baked eggs/parmesan/pecorino […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Shirt
My coffee machine has started to develop an attitude. After punching the brew button, my fingers start drumming on the countertop. Indeed, you would think the machine could appreciate withdrawal symptoms when they manifest. Instead of sympathy, a message comes up on the touchpad. It says, “Keep your shirt on, this quality brew takes time.” […]
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