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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste on a Walk
Tempeste. Look out the window, there is a lot to see.” “I like to keep things under control by looking down.” “This is a great park. Let’s go to the chess players.” “What are chess players?” “It’s a sculpture of two beings involved in a chess game.” A game of chest. That sounds odd.” “It […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Laundering.”
Today, I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 159, pointed to the page with my eyes closed, and my finger fell on the word “laundering.” This will be the prompt today. Laundering by John W. Howell © 2025 “What are you doing?” “The laundry. What does it look like?” “I’m not really sure. I […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Memorial Day
As in years, past I firmly believe that we should not forget the sacrifices of those who have died in service to this country. All the ten points are the same. Do not forget those who gave their lives so you may live in freedom. Our flag in honor of those who sacrificed their […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lake Travis High School Student Art Exhibition – Lakeway City Hall
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall to view the high school students’ art exhibition. We are catered by the Cypress Grill in Austin. Our entertainment is Alice Cooper. Menu Creole Eggs Benedict – English muffin, poached eggs, Cajun tasso ham, Creole hollandaise, served with one side (also available with classic hollandaise sauce) Eggs […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “That Time”
A ton of rain last night. The lightning was spectacular, with what could be called friendly thunder. It more or less rolled like some songwriters describe. It brought to mind that time when a heavy downpour and wind took out the tent in the backyard. A quick check confirmed that the tent was still […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Unique Miami Recycling Company Gives Discarded Shoes New Traction By Andy Corbley – May 22, 2025 In Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, a local business sorts through thousands of donated sneakers to decide the best way to keep them out of landfills. Whether pristine or worn […]
Thursday – A little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste and a Mystery
“Twiggy. Wake up. I hear something.” “Mmffmm.” “I’m serious. There is something out there.” “Ummmf. Huh?” “We have to get up and find out what it is.” “My goodness I just dozed off.” “There it is again. You hears that?” “I sure do. Funny I didn’t hear the FedEx truck either.” “That’s what I mean. […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Wipes
Today, I randomly opened the second book in the Eternal Road series to page 175. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell on the word “wipes.” This is our prompt today. The following story manifests my feelings when I visit a store and the item I need is not […]
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 […]
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