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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Worries About Tempeste
“So, Tempest, you’ve been playing around that tree, right?” “How’d you know?” “I heard the fence move, and that can only mean one thing.” “Well, I may have tried to get to an ornament or two.” “You know that is the quickest way to drive Mom up the wall.” “How much could it hurt? There […]
Tuesday – Anything possible – Finger Point Prompt – Escapades
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 279 and, with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger landed closest to the word “escapades,” our prompt today. Escapades by John W. Howell © 2025 “So how was your flight?” “Oh my gosh. It was one of the strangest escapades of […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Driving in Bad Weather Conditions
This post was published in 2014 by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since we all tend to drive in bad weather, hopefully it will still be helpful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Driving in Bad Weather Conditions 10. When driving in heavy rain, do not think it’s a good time to […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Holiday Decorations
We are heading out to look at the lights in the neighborhood. There were so many, but we will be able to see a sample. We are catered by Caroling of Austin, and our entertainment is Michael Bublé. Menu Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried egg Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet […]
Saturday Stream of Consciousness – Prompt – “Usual”
Wanting something different instead of the usual two cups of coffee, the flat white button looks appealing. No wait. Maybe a cappuccino. How about a latte or really go big with a latte macchiato? The red blinking light behind the eyeballs tells me to make a quick decision. An espresso is the choice for its […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA- TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
This week’s good news story comes just in time for the holidays from The Good News Network. Singing with Other People Improves Health More Than Singing Alone By Good News Network – Dec 11, 2025 Singing has been linked to numerous benefits for health, well-being, disease resistance, and recovery from injury. Still, when singing […]
Thursday – Anything Possible – Twiggy and Tempest Make a Decision
“So Tempeste. What do you feel like doing today?” “I was thinking about heading outside for a little toy ruckus. What about you?” “I could use me some good old nap time.” “You just had a good night’s sleep, right?” “Well, yeah, but it is chilly out, and a nice snuggle would be nice.” “There […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Meeting”
Today, I opened My GRL randomly to Page 25 and, with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger landed closest to the word” meeting.” That is our prompt today. Meeting by John W. Howell © 2025 “What’s this meeting about?” “I don’t know. I got a message to show up here at 9:00.” […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Shopping at the Last Minute for the Holidays
This post was initially published by Marie Ann Bailey and me on December 23, 2013. I thought it might be a good idea to publish it a little early to perhaps avoid last-minute shopping. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Shopping at the Last Minute for the Holidays 10. When shopping at the last-minute […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Lights On
Today, we are going to the lighting ceremony for the Lakeway Walk of Lights sponsored by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department. We are catered by Barley Swine of Austin. Our entertainment is Andrea Bocelli. Fixed Menu Cured Hiramasa – compressed apple, ginger milk foam Butternut Squash – brown butter – jalapeno vinaigrette, guajillo queso […]
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