Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Memory

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This week’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt is Memory. If you would like to join in go here to learn more: http://lindaghill.com/2014/10/31/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-november-114/

The following is my interpretation of memory. It is titled The Doctor. Hope you enjoy.

 

The Doctor by John W. Howell © 2014

“So what did the doctor say?”

“What doctor?”

“The one you just got home from seeing.”

“Oh, that one. She said I need to have some more tests. She thinks I may have…”

“Have what?”

“Hold on don’t rush me. She said my memory might need to be sharpened.”

“Sharpened? How?”

“I’m not sure. I went into the office and sat down and then they asked about a dog.”

“A dog? What does that have to do with memory?”

“That’s what I was thinking until I realized I was in the vet’s office.”

“The vet’s office?”

“I thought you went to see your primary care physician.”

“I thought so too but I forgot where the office was so I went in there.”

“Did they think your were crazy?”

“Not really. They told me my nose felt cold and thought I was in pretty good health except for the memory thing. They were so nice I made a follow-up appointment. I helped myself to a couple of biscuits although they were pretty sandy. They did say I should bring my dog next time.”

“We don’t have a dog.”

“Yeah, I didn’t tell them that.”

20 comments

  1. Hahaha! Loved it. I see me doing this in just a few short years and the RS doing it sooner 😐

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    1. You won’t if you keep writing

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  2. Where do you get your inspiration from… Splendid! 😀 Read this out to my friend – we both doubled over!

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    1. As the Stream dictates, I sit down and the stuff flows out. I have to admit the first line is the key. After that the characters take over. Thanks for the lovely comment.

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  3. Oh no. How funny. My dentist and vet are across from each other. I’m not sure the vet gives out biscuits. The dentist sure doesn’t give anything for free. ^^’

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    1. Just make sure the vet doesn’t work on your teeth. He’ll put you under. (make sure your shots are up to date when you go to the dentist)

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  4. Lol Sad ro say,I can relate.

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    1. Thanks so can I.

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  5. Always good to start the day with a laugh. Thanks, John!

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  6. I love this, John! Thanks for the Saturday morning laugh. 🙂

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  7. At first I was thinking this was about a shocking diagnosis, then someone with memory issues. But at least it ended on a lighter note. It probably would be more fun to see the Vet instead of the MD 🙂

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  8. Haha! This is great, John. Love the twist. 😀

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  9. This is fantastic. You’ve outdone yourself, again. And sad to say . . I relate.

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    1. Thought of this sitting in a doctors office. The other thought was ‘what did the doctor say?” “I think I better get some new clothes.” “New clothes, what the hell for?” Well, the doc said I was impotent and I think I ought to dress impotent.”

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      1. That’s hilarious.

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  10. You’re incredibly witty, John. Great job and love how the words flow naturally for you! 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Jack. Wasn’t always that way and I appreciate the encouragement.

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