Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “When.”

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When it is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time you know, I’m going to participate. This weeks prompt is “When.” One little twist of today’s prompt is that Linda Hill has asked that those participating begin their post with the word “when.” Now you know why I started this post the way I did. If you would like to join in on this fun, please visit Linda Hill’s blog. Here is the link.

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Aug. 26/17

When by John W. Howell © 2017

“When did you make that up?”

“Make what up?”

“That story about the ghost.”

“I didn’t make that up.”

“Who did then?”

“No one made up a story it is true.”

“Oh, C’mon.There is no such thing as ghosts.”

“That’s what you think.”

“So how can you prove you saw a ghost?”

“That’s just it. I don’t need to prove it.”

“Why not?”

“There is a particular kind of person who can see a ghost.”

“Now you are talking crazy.”

“Here take a look at this photo.”

“Yeah.”

“What do you see?”

“A guy on a horse.”

“Does he look familiar?”

“Yes, it’s General Grant.”

“What if I told you it takes a ghost to see a ghost.”

“I would think you are nuts.”

“Turn around and tell me what you see.”

“Is that General Grant?”

“What do you think?”

 

47 comments

  1. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    Wow…that was an unexpected twist. Nice job, John…. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen

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  2. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    That was fun, John… no telling what I’ll see next time I turn around! I hope you guys are weathering that storm ok in Austin.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We can’t get any information which is killer.

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  3. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Great job, John! I hope you all are getting some rest.

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  4. Dan Antion's avatar

    Uh oh. So if I see a ghost… not going there, John.

    Following the news out of Texas, and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  5. GP's avatar

    It’s funny, upon making When a question, you never seem to get an answer.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. So true, GP.

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  6. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Well, that’s an unexpected twist.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A little ghost story. 🙂

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      1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

        Always nice to get one out of season. 😜

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Ha ha ha. 😀

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  7. Mae Clair's avatar

    When I read your posts (ha! did you see how I started this sentence?) I never know what to expect.
    Nicely done, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Good job, Mae. Thanks.

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  8. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Crazy good, John. I love your twists!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you , Jan. I love to hear that.

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  9. Staci Troilo's avatar

    You’re so good at the twist ending. This one is one of my favorites, though. Nicely done.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Staci. 😀

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  10. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L Finn, Author · ·

    That was unexpected… Fun!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Glad you liked it, DL

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Michael.

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  11. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Really nice twist.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Craig

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  12. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    You left me confused…do I see or not? Smiles

    Thinking of y’all ♡

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Audrey.

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  13. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    o_O Great fun, John. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan Hugs

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  14. Deborah Drucker's avatar

    Have been thinking about you in Texas. Hope you are weathering the storm all right. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We are fine here in Austin. Not sure how the house is but we are good.

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      1. Deborah Drucker's avatar

        Good you are fine and I hope your house will be fine too.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Thanks, Deborah.

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  15. Michael's avatar

    When the crazy meet the crazy John, when oh when might it end??

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When indeed. Thank you Michael.

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  16. Linda G. Hill's avatar

    Haha! You know, there’s a ghost of a chance that ghosts exist. 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Don’t tell me if you’ve seen any. Thanks, Linda.

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      1. Linda G. Hill's avatar

        My lips are sealed. 😉

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  17. Phillip McCollum's avatar

    This was great, John! Nice twist. Hope all is well with you in Austin and your homestead.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Phillip

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  18. guyportman's avatar

    I wasn’t expecting that ending John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m glad, Guy.

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  19. Teri Polen's avatar

    Well – you know how I feel about ghosts. Enjoyed it, John!

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