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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy has a birthday – Plus Twiggy, Tempeste, and the Sun
Twiggy celebrated her Eighth birthday on Tuesday. Here she is with her present. Looks like she might have been expecting a treat instead but it was a good day. Let’s join Twiggy and Tempeste outside. “So twiggy. How’s that sun?” “It’s delightful.” “I have trouble just lying around like that.” “Yeah, but you and I […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – ‘
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 115. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. My finger landed right between “handsome” and “guy.” Our prompt today is “handsome guy.” Handsome Guy by John W. Howell © 2026 “Oh, look over there.” “Where?” “On the park bench.” “You mean that handsome […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Check
With so little going on around town, I thought we would take a moment to check out the deer. We are catered by Le Calamar of Austin. Our entertainment is Steve Martin, Jackson Browne, and Alison Brown Menu Steak Tartare pain de mie, comte Roasted sunchokes escarole, pecan, goat cheese ——- Yelloweye snapper – almond, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Chapter”
The machine delivers a nerve-saving cup of steaming elixir. The first sip signals the low caffeine warning horn inside my head that a new chapter of addiction satisfaction has begun. The second sip is accompanied by the ever-present Westminster chimes of the front doorbell, indicating another idiot ignoring the “do not ring the doorbell” sign […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Billionaire Tom Kaplan Auctions Rare Rembrandt Lion Drawing for $18M to Help Save the Animal it Depicts By Andy Corbley – Feb 5, 2026 Yesterday, Sotheby’s oversaw the record $18 million sale of a drawing by Rembrandt: one of 6 drafts he made of lions, […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Tempeste, and the Robot
“Twiggy. Wake up. That thing is here again.” “Uh. Please let me nap. That thing is always somewhere.” “But not right here in our sanctuary.” “Yeah, only once a week.” “I don’t trust it. It makes a weird noise.” “It is picking up dirt and hair.” “Look, it wants me to move. I think it […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Trash”
Today, I randomly opened The Power of Three by Teri Polen to page 67. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “trash.” That is our prompt today. Trash by John W. Howell ©2026 “When are you going visit the trash young man?” “Aw, Mom. I just […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Super Bowl Celebration
Since the Super Bowl is this weekend, I thought I would pull some advice from a January 26th, 2015, post. It all seems to be relevant. Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Super Bowl Celebration 10 If you are attending a Super Bowl celebration, do not arrive wearing team clothing for a […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Leftover Holiday Decorations
Now that all the ice is gone from the neighborhood and the holidays are past, let’s take a tour and see how many decorations are left over. We are catered by Aba in Austin. Our entertainment is NSYNC. Menu BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT – blackberry compote, balsamic whipped cream AVOCADO TOAST – pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Scratch An Itch”
A big ole mug of hot steaming golden elixir will scratch an itch that is accompanied by the screaming klaxon, low caffeine warning horn in my head. The salvation is delivered quickly, and the first sip reminds me how dependency can rule your life. The second sip is accompanied by the Saturday disruption of the […]
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