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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Purchases

Today, I opened the book The Last Drive randomly to page 87 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “purchases.”” Purchases by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, what’s in the bag?” “I couldn’t help myself.” “Okay, what is it?” “Not an it.” “There are a few things […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do When the Heat Index is Above 110 degrees F (43.3 C)

  This post ran on July 23, 2018. Here we are in August, almost a month later, facing the same situation. * * * The inspiration for this list was yesterday’s high temperature and high humidity. 10 If the heat index is above 110, do not do your 10K run. If you do, at best, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway – Pops With Cops

Today, we are going to visit Rough Hollow, a neighborhood in Lakeway. It is at the Rough Hollow Visitors Center, where the Lakeway Police Department is hosting an event titled Pops with Cops. No, it isn’t a cocktail hour but frozen treats to help stave off the effects of the heat. We are catered by […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Ship”

  While waiting for the delivery of my life-giving elixir, my mind wandered to some information sent to me by award-winning author and friend Gwen Plano. She sent. Coffee and tea intake were associated with long-term cognitive changes in older adults, two prospective studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) suggested. Among 6,001 Health and Retirement […]

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

  Today’s good news is from the Good News Network. The Most Active Meteor Shower of the Year Arrives in Just 5 Days’ Time ByAndy Corbley–Aug 7, 2024 The most prolific meteor shower of the year will be at its peak on the morning of August 12th, when 150 shooting stars can be seen per […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Playtime

“Hey Tempeste. Look at you.” “I know. No cone. I feel free.” “As free as you can be with that anchor on your rear.” “That was the condition of the cone removal. Leash at all times.” “That puts a damper on the ruckus.” “Yeah, but it is still nice to be together.” “You are right. […]

Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Kidnapping

Today, I opened the book The Last Stop to a random page (219) and pointed to the page with my eyes closed. The word closest to my finger is the word “kidnapping.” Kidnapping by John W. Howell © 2024 “I have heard everything now.” “What do you mean?” “I can’t believe you would tell a […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Have Fallen Behind on Social Media

  This post was published on July 2, 2018, but I think it has relevance today. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list came from Linda Leinen, the author of the terrific blog Task at Hand.  We were commenting on one of my Top Ten posts, and she wondered, […]

Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Texas –

With Tempeste back from the vet, time got away from me this week. There was an event on Friday that would have made a good Views post, but unfortunately, I couldn’t make it. Rather than not posting, looking back at the first Views of the Neighborhood posted shortly after our move to Lakeway might be […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Pore/Poor/Pour

  The coffee machine is taking its sweet time producing the brew I need. Desire is like a pore that gets bigger. When the cup finally arrives, the tendency is to pour it directly down the throat. My poor body is screaming, but a sip will have to suffice. Once done, my attention turns to […]