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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Vehicle
Today, I opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 247. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger was closest to the word”vehicle.” This is our prompt today. Vehicle by John W. Howell © 2025 “Which vehicle are we taking today?” “That’s a hard decision.” “Why’s that?” “You know we have […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published
This list, authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me, was first published on October 14, 2013. Since authors are still trying to get published traditionally, it might be helpful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published 10. When trying to get published, do not send a query letter to a […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery – Adriana Peña – Artist
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery to view the fine art of artist Adriana Peña. We are catered by Siti of Austin, and our entertainment is The Foundations Smoked la barbecue brisket nasi goren – Wok-fried jasmine rice with smoked La Barbecue brisket, infused with house rendang spices and herbs Laksa […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Company
A coffee machine is not such good company until it spills forth that heavenly elixir that could be called the natural healer. When one’s brain is thumping on the innermost top of the skull, one sip can quell the monster trying to get out. As the machine delivers the goods, my mind wanders to a […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Associated Press. Thank you to Noelle Granger for sharing the story with me. One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population Scientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale By PATRICK WHITTLE […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Face a Weather change
“Wow, Tempeste. What a difference a day makes.” “Catch that refreshing air. This is going to be fun.” “I agree. Looks like a good Panther/Puma day. What are you looking at?” “Shush. It’s Dad with the iPhone again.” “That’s okay. Just ignore him. He thinks he has to record our every moment.” “Well, sometimes we […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Throat
Today I opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 69. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger fell on the word “we are,” but the visible words were “her” and “throat.” I made an executive decision and chose ‘throat’ as our prompt. Also, I apologize for the blurry words. My iPhone […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do If You Go Into a Car Dealer
Here is a list authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. It was posted on January 14, 2014. Since there is still a need to go to a car dealer, it may be helpful Top Ten Things Not To Do If You Go Into a Car Dealer 10. If you go into a car […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Halloween Decorations
Today, we are going to cruise the neighborhood and see what unique Halloween decorations are up. We are catered by Lenoir of Austin, and our entertainment is provided by Warren Zevon. Menu fried blue corn and pecan hushpuppies – sweet potato mole, creme fraiche crab fingers – curry leaf leche de tigre, smoked chili oil […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Alarm
The klaxon low caffeine alarm in my brain is making me beg for a quicker process for the first cup of coffee. Along with the annoying sound is flashing red lights behind my eyeballs. Mornings are not usually this tense but it has been twenty four hours since my last hit of the nerve medicine. […]
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