Tag Archives: My GRL
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste confront Winter Weather
“Not sure going outside to play is a good idea, Tempeste.” “Why not? Looks okay to me.” “Mom took me for a walk earlier and it was cold.” “Cold? Since when does Texas cold bother us?” “This was a little bit colder than Texas cold. It was freezing.” “Hey Dad. How cold is it out […]
Views of the Neighborhood – A Concert at the Lakeway Activity Center
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Activity Center to attend a concert by the singing group A Capella Texas. This concert is in a series of brown bag lunch concerts sponsored by The Lakeway Arts Committee. Here’s a little about A Cappella Texas. A Cappella Texas entertains audiences with world-class a cappella harmony featuring new […]
Saturday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Play
“Yes, mom. Twiggy and I are here playing.” “Go on out there. She is looking for us.” “Okay, Mom. I’ll tell her.” “Tell me what?” “Mom says not to rub the chairs and to play nice.” “The only reason the chairs are facing out is so you won’t jump on the table.” “Do you know […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
Today, we visit the neighborhood to check on things we might not have seen before. Since it is Super Bowl Sunday, we will have a traditional Super Bowl offering. We are catered by Doc’s Backyard Grill, with their Superbowl menu. Our entertainment is The 1985 Chicago Bears. WINGS BONELESS HOT WINGS TRADITIONAL HOT WINGS WHITE […]
Saturday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Sun
“Where you going, Twiggy?” “I want to take a sun bath.” “Sunbath? What is a sunbath?” “It’s where you lay out in the sun and let the sun warm your bones. “Anything with the word bath in it can’t be good.” “Oh, you would be surprised how good.” “Do you need shampoo and stuff?” “No, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Story Walk Ribbon Cutting
Today, we are heading to the new Lakeway Story Walk ribbon cutting. According to the Lakeway Parks and Recreation site, here is some background. “This year, we are thrilled to unveil our new Story Walk Display along the City Hall Trail! These Storywalk boards will feature seasonal displays year-round, offering a mix of holiday celebrations, […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s Good News story comes from the Business Korea periodical and was brought to my attention by Noelle Granger. Groundbreaking Bio-catalyst Developed for Efficient PET Plastic Decomposition by Michael Herh – January 2025 The Ministry of Science and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) has announced a groundbreaking development in the field of plastic recycling. […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste on a Rainy Day
“Still raining, Twiggy.” “Means I’m going to hunker down right here.” “We have that tent out there, which means we won’t get wet.” “But it is still chilly.” “Yeah, that’s true. By the way, why does Dad have his underwear in a bunch?” “Don’t worry. He’s just launching a new book is all.” “Hasn’t he […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Steps”
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 45. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger was “Steps,” which became the prompt. Steps by John W. Howell © 2024 “We need to make a list.” “A list? What for?” “Lists help with organization by […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do In a Bookstore
This post was published on January 4, 2016. Since we all go to bookstores, it may be helpful. * * * This list is inspired by observing some pretty unusual things on bookstore visits. I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to Do In a Bookstore 10 In a bookstore, do not set […]
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