Thursday – A Little Personal – Stella Time

~ John W. Howell

Stella

“Hi, John.”

“Well, Hi, Stella. What you up to today?”

“Nothing much. I just wanted to check and see what you were doing.”

“I’m putting a finishing touch on a story for tomorrow.”

“Isn’t tomorrow the  Thursday post, A Little personal?”

“It sure is.”

“Doing a feature on the canines?”

“No. It is all about you.”

“About me? How appropriate. Can I get up on your desk?”

Stella

“Sure. Let me move a little, and you can jump up.”

“Um. I think I need a lift. Grab that glass of water as well.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“You know I’m getting up there.”

“Yes, Stella. We talked about that last week.”

“I know, but when you said, “Jump.”

“Wishful thinking I would guess. Here you go.”

Stella

“Terrific, John. You sure I’m not putting you out?”

“Oh, no. I can write just fine from over here. Your foot just made your photo go away.”

“Ah, you can get it back. Right?”

“Of course I can. You just take your time and enjoy the water.”

“You know I need to get down now.”

“Given the fact you have permission to walk on the keyboard and drink water on my desk, I’m sure you want down.”

“You’re the best, John.”

“You too, Stella.”

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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.

52 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Stella Time”

  3. Very sweet exchange, John. Felines seem to love sitting on the keyboard and otherwise being with us as we write. And, drinking from your dad’s glass is a bit of heaven. 🙂

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  6. I always enjoy your posts John! I am an animal lover myself and love this banter between you and your pets. Have a great day!

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  7. Stella sounds a bit like the Rum Tum Tugger (from T S Eliots Book of Practical Cats) – always wanting to be where she’s not, or on ‘the wrong side of every door’. But cats are born to be high maintenance and have to have skilled cat butlers to keep them comfy and happy – she’s a very lucky lady! 😀

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  9. Stella deserves extra special attention. I picked up on the “jump” thing. It gets harder to jump when you are old, and the age is showing in her sweet face. Great post, John.

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  14. You got some really great pictures of Stella. It’s so true our feline friends love a nice glass of water and the keyboard:) They certainly help the writing process.

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