Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 67. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “approach.” This is the prompt today. Approach by John W. Howell © 2026 “Nice approach. Now let’s see you sink that one.” “You know it makes me […]
This list was first published on January 18th 2016. Since we all end up in a doctor’s office sooner or later, I think it’s still useful. Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Doctor’s Office. 10 If you are in a doctor’s office, do not say “What’s up, doc?” If you do, at […]
Today, we are going to tour the neighborhood to see how folks have prepared for the below-freezing temperatures that will persist until Monday. Texas has not been spared from the misery of the massive winter storm that has affected over 240 million Americans. We are catered by Briskets in Austin. Our entertainment is Foreigner. Menu […]
Today I’m with Book Club Mom and her feature “Who’s That Indie Author.” Barbara has an informative blog and a very entertaining YouTube page. She is very supportive of Indie Authors, and her blog is a great place to visit. Go ahead and check out my interview over there. Here’s the link https://wp.me/p32mlf-5EX Here […]
The coffee machine sits in silence, waiting for orders. As a hapless slave to a caffeine addiction, there is no way to tolerate a malfunction. Yet the message on the touch pad screen says, “Message 666 see owners manual.” Flipping through the pages, message 666 finally pops up before my caffeine-starved, red-rimmed eyes. “Take […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Community Impact Newsletter. Thanks to The Producer for sending it to me. St. Edward’s University partners with H-E-B to plant first Central Texas Tiny Forest By Dacia Garcia | 5:23 PM Jan 21, 2026 CST Updated 5:25 PM Jan 21, 2026 CST St. Edward’s University in Austin, […]
” “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 – […]
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