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Top Ten Things not to do When Trying to Lose Weight
Here is the fourth post on the original Top Ten Things Not to Do written by Marie Ann Bailey and me. It was posted in July 2013. I think it might still be helpful. Top Ten Things not to do When Trying to Lose Weight 10 When trying to lose weight, do not go […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Fairyland Walk
Each spring, the city of Lakeway installs a fairyland for the enjoyment of all. We will visit it today. We are catered by Garrison of Austin, and our entertainment is Jimmy Durante. Menu STRIP LOIN – Hasselback Potato, Green Garlic Aioli, Bordelaise GRILLED LAMB LOIN – Grilled Peperonata, Tomato, Charred Cucumber, Vadouvan Yogurt GRILLED TEXAS […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Straw
The Saturday choice of coffee is extensive. In order not to be too spoiled, the special coffee is reserved for the weekend. Usually, a cappuccino is the choice, but today, something else is on the mind. Let’s see. The options include flat white, latte, latte macchiato, espresso, double espresso, or plain coffee. Well, plain […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the blog #PassItOn. It was sent to me by Monika, the head rancher at Tales Around the Ranch blog Teen Helps Keep 655,000 Batteries Out of Landfills. May 13, 2025 by By Cathy Stack EDISON, New Jersey—A 10-year-old started a nationwide movement with a campaign to keep discarded batteries […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempest at Play
“Hey Twiggy. Looks like a great day. Let’s go out and play.” “Good deal. I’m going to get my hat.” “Where’s the hat?” “It’s on the top shelf. Watch that toy, it may bounce.” “Darn it. Got away from me.” “I could have predicted that.” “Got it now, though.” “Good grief. It is still a […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Stood”
Today, I opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 123. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and nearest my finger was the word “stood.” This is the prompt for today. Stood by John W. Howell © 2025 “I never knew what this monument stood for.” “Well, just read the inscription.” “So many words.” […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Wedding
I was able to go back into the archives and found the third installment of Top Ten Things Not to Do authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. This one was from July 2013. Since we are coming into the wedding season, I hope you enjoy these. You will note, in the beginning, the lists […]
Views of the Neighborhood – VE Day Observance
The City of Lakeway observed the May 8th Victory in Europe Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe eighty years ago. The ceremony was held in Heritage Park, and it has been captured in our time machine. We are catered by Space Cowboy of Austin. Our music is by Irving Berlin. Menu […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Favorite Place
My favorite place is the kitchen. I do a lot of work there, and it is the home of my beloved coffee machine. It sits in its mysterious blackness on its haunches, just waiting for the order to strike. One touch of the power button is like waking up a sleeping dragon. The stretches, […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. This Rarely-Trained Muscle Is Recognized Worldwide as a Marker of Human Health–And the Test for Living to 100 By Andy Corbley – May 8, 2025 If the man on the street had to guess the best metric for healthy aging, they might say blood pressure, cholesterol levels, […]
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