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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 […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Stories”
Today, I randomly opened a proof copy of soon to be published Detour on the Eternal Road to page 150. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word “stories” was closest to my finger and is the prompt. Stories by John W. Howell © 2024 “Come on, Dad, tell me one of […]
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 […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Leisure
“I’ll tell ya, Tempeste. This cold weather makes me want to sleep all day.” “Yeah. Now that Dad is back blogging, you know that’s impossible.” “I know it. He has been underfoot for what seems like a century.” “It was fun visiting with our upright sisters and brother, though.” “You are so right, but having […]
Happy New Year from All of US and a Break Announcement
New Year’s Eve is here, and with it, an ideal time to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year. Also, thank you for your support, visits, and comments. Interacting with you has been a year of joy, and I hope you feel the same. I have family visiting, so I will […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on New Year’s Eve.
This post was written on December 29th, 2015. Since we are facing another New Year’s Eve, I thought it was worth repeating. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on New Year’s Eve. 10 On New Year’s Eve, do not try to set a personal record for […]
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