Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Rest

~ John W. Howell

Stream of Consciousness

After a decent night’s rest and a strong cup of coffee, the belief that permeates my thoughts is all the weird situations with Wilie E. Coyote have ended. The silence of the yard seems to confirm my conclusion. There is no little “beep-beep,” screeching, or implosion of a falling box as it terminates on the ground. But, just to be sure, a quick check of the Ring camera is in order. As I reach for my phone, a tone indicates something has entered the visual field. Looking at the screen reveals two grey upright things that look like plants.

Obviously, someone has placed something on the porch below the camera’s full view. This will require opening the front door to find out what is there. Having been burned in the past, it comes to me to use the speaker mode of the Ring camera to determine if anyone or anything is out there. “Hello,” I say.”

“Hello yourself, Doc,” is the reply.

The response causes me to ask about twenty questions answered with the simple phrase, “Open the door.”

A long sigh is followed by unlocking the deadbolts, releasing the chain, lifting the metal bar, and rolling the cage to the side. The door is opened to reveal a grey rabbit with white markings munching on a carrot. “What’s up, doc?”

The theme from Loony Toons goes through my head as the rabbit hands me an envelope. He indicates that I should open it and when I do, a letter floats out. The letter is from Linda Hill and reads. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “rest.” Use it any way you like. Enjoy!

The rabbit continues to stand there looking at me, munching his carrot. If you would like to participate in this frivolity, visit Linda’s blog and read how. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2022/02/25/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-26-2022/

Rest by John W. Howell © 2022

“So you have started again?”

“What?”

“A cliff-hanging story.”

“Well, there is only so much reader attention time available.”

“Someone said that ever since you give up Wednesday Story Day, you’ve been writing these short preambles to the Saturday prompt.”

“Probably right. I miss the Storytime.”

“Why don’t you start again.”

“Time.”

“Come on. You don’t have anything to do all day.

“Blogs, emails, and novels. Nah, nothing at all.”

“Self-imposed.”

“I’ve heard that before. I still need to rest sometime, though. Not getting any younger.”

“Oh boohoo. So what’s with the rabbit? You seem focused on Warner Brothers.”

“I can’t help what is out there.”

“Turn around.”

“Why?”

“I want you to see there is no one behind you. You are it. Anything out there you create.”

“Do tell. If true, then the pub is my creation, too, right?”

“Yes indeed.”

“So if I say free drinks, that’s the way it is?”

“Yup. In fact, I would encourage you to do just that.”

“Free drinks. Last one there has to buy lunch.”

“Good job. Of course, you could create a free lunch too.”

“Give it a rest.”

“Gotcha.”

 

 

92 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Rest”

      1. That’s a great song, too! I’m happy you like Rebel Rouser, too. It’s a great song. As my mother’s Alzheimer’s progresses, she comes alive when I tune the radio to the 50’s station. Over the months, I’ve started listening to it even when she’s not in the car. So much great music! I think I was born too late. 🙂

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        1. I was fortunate to have grown up in Detroit. Starting in 1955 rock and roll came alive. I bought all the 45’s I could get my hands on and never left the love of music of all kinds. You are right though, the 50s had some great tunes.

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  7. No one understands the busy life of a writer – unless it’s another writer. Good one, John. 😊 Fun as always. Have a great day with your imaginary creatures and the real ones near and dear.

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  8. I seem to have less time now that I’m retired than when I worked full time and still had time to do other things. (I do believe I had more energy back then too!) 🤣😏🙄

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  9. Someone asked me yesterday when I took the time to rest, besides sleeping and my answer was, “I don’t.” But as you say, John, I’m not getting any younger. Maybe I need to rethink this whole business thing. Love the dialogue and yes, since we can create whatever we want, then I say go for it and free drinks for all!

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  11. I love the way the prompt floated out of the envelope. A cartoon segment would not have it any other way. I look forward to what lies just outside your door on Saturdays, Doc.

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  16. I think your intros are the perfect Wednesday replacement. They give you an opportunity to stretch those creative juices by being shorter and changing theme every few weeks or so.
    As for the free pub fare, I’ll add in some appetizers, what say you?

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  20. I tried valiantly to wrest myself from this Looney post.
    However, I seem to be attracted to Loonacy.
    About the imaginary pub with free drinks ….. can the rest of us come?

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