Thursday – A Little Personal – Slow Day

~ John W. Howell

Stella

“Hey, John.”

“Yes, Stella.”

“Where you been?”

“I was out taking photos.”

Stella

“With that iPhone?”

“Yes with the iPhone.”

“Pretty low-tech I would say.”

“Want to see one?”

“Well, it is a while before lunch so what the heck. Sure.”

Flag on the beach

“What is that?”

“Someone put a flag on the beach with a stick as a flagpole.”

“Why would they do that?”

“I think they were making a statement about being stronger than Hurricane Harvey.”

Stella

“That is a statement for sure.”

“Want another?”

“Not going anywhere, John. Why not?”

After the rain

“Okay. I get the cloud, but I’m sure there is more behind this one.”

“You are very intuitive, Stella. This shot depicts a new day after a storm.”

“I can see that. You know we felines don’t do a lot with symbols.”

“I know. It’s okay. Where are Lucy and Bailey?”

Lucy, Bailey, Stella

“Two guesses, John. If you use the term ‘couch’ you’ll guess right on each”

 “I see. Well thanks for looking at my photos today”

“Anytime, John. If you’ll excuse me. Since we still have some time before lunch I think I take a lay down. You will call me when lunch is ready, right?”

“You can count on me, Stella.”

“Thanks, John. I know that for a fact.”

 

 

 

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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.

72 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Slow Day”

    1. No, I never take day off from writing. I spent about twenty years hoping I could write full time. Now that I’m doing it, I have about twenty years of things to write about. As far as a personal day, I consider what I’m doing to be totally rewarding and therefore each day is a personal day off. Also I have to pay attention to the clock and at 76 years of age (and with cancer in remission ) there is only so much time left. Thanks for the inquiry, GP. Sometimes it is good for me to reflect on what I’m doing too. In answer to the final question, yes, I do write in my sleep. 😀

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  13. John, I’m delighted to see your cleaned-up beach again, as well as to know you’re back home! It’s been a long haul, hasn’t it? The fur-babies don’t look any worse for the wear, unlike so many others who rode the thing out on rooftops. Bet you’re glad for a slow day now and then (I know I am!)

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  22. I’m so pleased to see that your world is beginning to return to some sense of normality, my friend.
    My favorite breed of dog do love their couch time! I can’t wait until my Grandson wakes up Christmas morning this year … although I doubt if we can keep an eight week old boxer in a Christmas stocking for long. 😊

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  24. John, you just wrapped up looking ahead, overcoming adversity, patriotism, all under the umbrella of humor and pets. And, you did that in a handful of words. It takes a good writer to do that. Terrific post!

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