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    This list was first published in November 2014. Since bosses still travel and go on vacation, it may come in handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Your Boss Is Traveling or on Vacation 10 If the boss is out of the office, do not think your workload has been reduced for […]

Yes, another miscellaneous view of the neighborhood. Today, we are going to see which holiday decorations are going up after Thanksgiving. They are still few and far between, but there are some. We are catered by the Launderette of Austin. Our Entertainment is Katrina and the Waves. Menu CAPPELLETTI – ricotta, taggiasche olive, anchovy, oven-dried […]

The brain screams for relief that only caffeine can provide. There is not a crumb of satisfaction left as the red caffeine warning light and klaxon horn indicate a dangerously low inventory level. A shaking finger moves to touch the two coffee button and the mind slowly returns to easiness knowing the toughest job of … … Continue reading →

  This week’s good news story is from Upworthy magazine. I ran a story about French Beavers on October 17th, 2025. Here is the link to that story if you missed it. This post is an update on what’s going on in America. Thanks to Noelle Granger for sending me this article. Beavers were brought […]

“So this is Thanksgiving.” “Yes, Tempeste. A time to give thanks for all our blessings.” “Look. Dad has turned off comments.” “He wants our readers to not have to take time away to comment.” “So we should wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.” “Yes. Wait for it.” “Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving from our house […]

  Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 167. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “jaw.” That will be the prompt today. Jaw by John W. Howell © 2025 “What did you say?” “You deserve a punch on the jaw is what […]

This post was published on December 6th, 2013, by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since it is close to Black Friday, I figure it might come in handy. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Buying Gifts for Others 10.  If you are buying a gift for a girlfriend, do not plan to give clothes […]

Today we have nothing specific to look at so we will cruise the neighborhood to see what is going on. Hopefully we can catch sight of Thanksgiving decorations. We are catered by Joe’s Bakery of Austin. Our entertainment is Keith Urban   Menu JOEY ROCHA PLATE –  Two eggs any style with side of pork […]

  Here is the philosophical question on one’s outlook on life. “Do you see a glass as half full or half empty?” Right now the cup is entirely empty and a push of the two coffee button should remedy that unfortunate situation. The first sip is a reminder to take a trip with the clock. […]

  Today’s story comes from the Good News Network Seal Flops onto Photographer’s Boat to Escape Hunting Orca Pod–She Captured it All on Camera By Andy Corbley –Nov 20, 2025   An experienced wildlife photographer with a penchant for marine mammals, such as whales, recently witnessed a lone seal miraculously survive a hunt by 8 […]