Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Acronym”

~ John W. Howell

A picture of a string with drops of water- the logo for SoCS

My blinking SOS with my eyes had no effect on the clerk. WTF went through my brain as the clerk handed me my temporary membership card. Making faces and rolling my eyes did nothing to alert the clerk that my condition was SOL. Jessica grabs my arm and pulls me away from the desk. “Let’s get to the statue,” she says through her teeth. Seeing that the clerk will be no help, there is no choice but to enter the store.

My mind is racing as the checker waves us on. The only thought that comes is to stall as much as possible. Pointing in the direction of the last row clear across the store, we start moving in that direction. Wishing the opportunity to grab someone and scream bloody murder would come up, my objective is to move as slowly as possible.

“Quit stalling.” Jessica seems to be on to me. We pass the clothing displays, and Jessica does not appreciate me pointing out the terrific saving on bib overalls. We come to a woman holding a tray of cream cheese on cracker samples, and again, Jessica takes exception to my offer of trying one. She grips my arm with enough pressure to turn my hand black. “I’m not afraid to use this gun right here. Unless you want to be DOA, my suggestion is you get to the statue proto.”

A sigh passes my lips, realizing that my goose is now in the oven. Wait, an idea pops into my head. All that needs to be done is to go to the rotisserie oven and grab a couple of hot birds. Tossing them at Jessica and the big guy might be enough of a diversion for me to start screaming like a girl and get some help. With the plan in mind, I steer them toward the hot chickens. Grabbing two birds and flinging them catches both Jessica and the big guy off guard. Jessica starts swearing. The big guy decides to start eating my contribution is a scream that could crack the crystal.

A security guy comes over, and both the big guy and Jessica book for the exit. The security guy looks at my membership card and lets me know there is a message from Linda Hill. He shows me the message on his iPad, and it reads; Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “acronym’.” Choose an acronym and use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!

If you want to see what others have done with this prompt, visit Linda’s blog. Here is the link https://lindaghill.com/2023/07/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-8-2023/

Acronym by John W. Howell © 2023

“SOL? Do you think anyone will know what that means?”

“Yeah. So Outta Luck.”

“That is the family blog meaning. I mean the real one.”

“We’ll just leave it at that.”

“DOA is Dead on Arrival, right?”

“You got it.”

“We all know WTF.”

“Yes, and no need to expand that one.”

“So where did this throwing chicken idea come from.”

“Where most of my hair brain ideas come from.”

“You know I feel a little cheated with that solution.”

“Come on, the whole idea of being hit with a lemon pepper chicken is pretty funny.”

“I suppose, but I expected some kind of gunfight or something.”

“Well, think of the chickens in that context.”

“That’s a stretch.”

“Think of something else then.”

“Like the Uber arrival text.”

“There you go.”

“That’s him over there.”

“In a Good Humor Ice Cream truck?”

“It’s the discount fare vehicle.”

“Can we fit?”

“Yeah, but you need to ring the bells.”

“Figures. Not a direct trip, I’ll bet.”

“Well, just a few stops.”

“OMG.”

“Nice.”

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

75 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Acronym””

  1. Firstly, that is the most exciting Costco, like . . ever.

    Secondly, WTF happened to all those Good Humor trucks? I know I’m sounding like an old guy but really, they were so much fun!

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  2. Your such a clever fellow JWH…what an entertaining ride this morning. My question…we’re those chickens flying VFR or IFR? Regardless, it was a great flight, thanks John.

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  5. Why did I not see the ACME rescue coming. Accelerating Chicken Mayhem Escape… oh and be careful when you go out to the parking lot. Jessica does not give up so easily. Then again she might go for the Good Humor transport to the Voodoo Ranger dispensary.

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  6. Good use of the available resources, John. Big guys will always stop for a minute to eat some flying chicken. What’s next for Jessica? Maybe an ice cream sandwich. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  10. Two things, John: 1) I will think of this post if I ever get in trouble with a nefarious big dude at the grocery store…fling hot chickens at the perp. 2) My cat Gibbs wants you to know that wasting chicken in this manner is a sin and he would always be happy to intercept big juicy birds from your hands prior to the throw.

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  11. Every time I go into our Sam’s (same thing as Cosco, I think) and see people lined up to get their roasted chickens, I am going to have to steer my cart away to gain my composure. What a hoot this was!
    And yes, Sam our Good Humor driver when I was growing up, always let us ring the bells. The stuff dreams are made of. Happy weekend, John.

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  17. This was terrific, John. DOA and flying rotisserie chickens. How you got the message from Linda was rather brilliant. Me thinks Jessica is not finished with you…

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  18. This certainly sounds like the guy I saw at Costco yesterday. Actually, everyday I’m there, it appears someone is being dragged around. Yea, it may have been you. I was too busy to help. The TP was moving fast and I had to dash to that section. I think it’s called the ‘ring’ where Costco’s best fight for every last stinking sale item…me, too.

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  23. Egads, the p.butter and tofu is stronger than I thought.
    I thought acronym was an anagram. Was going crazy looking for anagrams.
    I know better!
    Well at least the horror is over.
    HA! Turns out Jessica & the big guy were nothing but a couple of chickens.

    The Good Humor bells? Good luck! You’ll need Voodoo!
    🔔ꭓ 🔔ꭓ 🔔ꭓ 🔔ꭓ

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  27. Sorry I’m so late! I had a big day on Saturday and then did a lot of SFA on Sunday…
    SOL – the PG-13 version, of course.
    Great idea on the chickens!

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