” “You know I haven’t jumped off the couch in months.” “This is not the time to start again.” “It does look pretty far down there.” “A dislocated hip just waiting to happen.” “Oh, come on. There is a bed on the floor.” “With one inch of padding.” “Why are you always a killjoy?” “Five […]
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 187. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is answer. That is our prompt today. Answer by John W. Howell © 2026 “Who has the correct answer? Yes, Jimmy.” “To see what she could see?” “No, […]
The inspiration for this list is my three-day-a-week three-mile ride on the single-speed beach cruiser bike. I get some crazy thoughts while moving along, and I thought I would share them with you. This list was first published on January 31, 2017. I hope you enjoy it 10 On a bike, do not think you […]
Today, we are going to take a look at various items. We are catered by Caroline of Austin. Our entertainment is Neil Diamond. Biscuits & Gravy – buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, fried eggs Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet – grilled red onion, cherry tomato, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast Ham & Cheddar Omelet – […]
So where is Dad and Aunt Barbara?” “They went off to see a sculpture garden and an art exhibit.” “So what does that mean to us?” “Of course you would ask that. Well, it means we are on our own until they come back.” “On our own. Like we’re orphans?” “No, it means that Dad […]
Today, I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 129. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “focus.” This is our prompt today. Focus by John W. Howell © 2026 “You got the target?” “Roger. My focus is absolutely laser sharp.” “Well, just track it then and […]
This post was originally published by Marie Ann Bailey and me on January 6, 2014. Since some of us still make New Year’s resolutions, I thought it might come in handy. Top Ten Things Not To Do as New Year’s Resolutions 10. For your New Year’s Resolutions, do not put “Exercise Daily” or the word […]
Today we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art display to view the installation of Lakeway artist Sofia Besondy We are catered by La Santa Barbacha of Austin. Our entertainment is Nora Jones. Menu BARBACOA -braised beef topped with cilantro and onion BENITO TACO -pinto beans, chicharron, barbacoa, queso fresco, avocado, herbs BEEF ASADA TACO […]
Coffee first, then face the day. The low caffeine warning light is blinking behind my eyes. A touch of the two-coffee icon on the touchscreen starts the process that delivers eight ounces of life-saving goodness. One sip and the red warning begins to fade. A second sip, and the chimes of Westminster announce […]
Today’s good news story comes from The Cool Down newsletter. Thank you to Noelle Granger for sending it to me. Experts thrilled by recovery of beloved US creatures: ‘It was really successful’ By Drew Jones Wild turkeys are thriving across Illinois in what one wildlife expert has dubbed “one of the greatest wildlife management success […]
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