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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Focus”
Today, I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 129. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “focus.” This is our prompt today. Focus by John W. Howell © 2026 “You got the target?” “Roger. My focus is absolutely laser sharp.” “Well, just track it then and […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do as New Year’s Resolutions
This post was originally published by Marie Ann Bailey and me on January 6, 2014. Since some of us still make New Year’s resolutions, I thought it might come in handy. Top Ten Things Not To Do as New Year’s Resolutions 10. For your New Year’s Resolutions, do not put “Exercise Daily” or the word […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Display- Artist Sofia Besondy
Today we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art display to view the installation of Lakeway artist Sofia Besondy We are catered by La Santa Barbacha of Austin. Our entertainment is Nora Jones. Menu BARBACOA -braised beef topped with cilantro and onion BENITO TACO -pinto beans, chicharron, barbacoa, queso fresco, avocado, herbs BEEF ASADA TACO […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – “Don’t Get Me Started.
Coffee first, then face the day. The low caffeine warning light is blinking behind my eyes. A touch of the two-coffee icon on the touchscreen starts the process that delivers eight ounces of life-saving goodness. One sip and the red warning begins to fade. A second sip, and the chimes of Westminster announce […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA -TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from The Cool Down newsletter. Thank you to Noelle Granger for sending it to me. Experts thrilled by recovery of beloved US creatures: ‘It was really successful’ By Drew Jones Wild turkeys are thriving across Illinois in what one wildlife expert has dubbed “one of the greatest wildlife management success […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in Conversation
“Wow. That sun feels good on the face, Twiggy.” “Tell me about it. We haven’t laid out for quite a while.” “Why don’t we do this more often?” “You tell me. I don’t know why.” “Being inside on a day like this is a crime.” “Well, all we have to do is get Mom or […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Short-Range”
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 77. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger that we can read is the compound word “short-range.” This is our prompt. Short-Range by John W. Howell © 2026 “What are you talking about?” “Were you […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do as You Return to Work after a Long Holiday Hiatus
This post, written by Marie Ann Bailey and me, was published on January 13, 2014. Since the holiday period was quite long this year, and today is the first day back for many of you, I hope it is useful Top Ten Things Not to Do as You Return to Work after a Long Holiday […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from CBS. It was sent by Resa McConaghy. Thanks, Resa, for sharing Elusive, endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years December 26, 2025 An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded sighting, conservation authorities […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Tempeste, The Producer, and I Wish You A Happy New Year
From our place to yours. Happy New Year and profound thanks for your support in 2025 ” We do hope the fireworks stop soon, though.”
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