Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Movement”

Stream of Consciousness

 

“It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again and this week’s prompt is “movement.” Now I have to Explain. Linda Hill says we can’t just use the word movement, but our prompt has to be about a movement. So if you would like to join in, please visit Linda’s post and find out all about it. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2018/01/26/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-daily-prompt-jan-27th-2018/

Movement by John W. Howell © 2018

“What are you doing?”

“I just came from Linda Hill’s place and have this week’s prompt.”

“So why the long face?”

“Well, the prompt is movement.”

“So? Sounds like a snap. For someone your age who is always worried about a bowel movement you should do well.”

“Very funny. No, you see we have to work in not just the word but an actual movement.”

“Ach. So I was on the right track with that comment about your age.”

“Okay, I’ll give it to you. Seriously I can’t think of a thing.”

“Eye movement.”

“Huh?”

“You could describe eye movement when a person is in the REM stage of sleep.”

“Get serious who will care about that?”

“How about the Woman’s Rights Movement?”

“I’m the wrong gender. Not an expert and don’t think I can speak for how women feel.”

“Okay, fair enough. How about history. The Temperance Movement?”

“I drink too much.”

“The Labor Movement?”

“I don’t work.”

“Gadzooks. Help me out here.  States Rights Movement?”

“Not a Tea Party member.”

“AntiWar Movement?”

“Not old enough.”

“Civil Rights Movement. Now don’t tell me you aren’t involved in that.”

“Okay, you may have hit on one that I can talk about.”

“Is there another one?”

“I suppose I could talk about the Environmental Movement.”

“Is that still a thing?”

“You wouldn’t know it but, yes. We are all going to die from plastic poisoning.”

“Okay. How about one more. How’s the Burger Movement sound?”

“The what?”

“You and I move from here and get a burger.”

“Fries with that?”

“Of course.”

“So much for the Health Movement.”

“We’ll do that tomorrow.”

50 comments

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

    LOL! This is one prompt and response that I’ll not forget. Have a great day, John, and thank you for the laughs. 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You are more than welcome, Gwen. laughs are good for the soul. 😀

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  2. GP's avatar

    How do we combine movement and blogging at the same time? The only things in motion are my fingers – well, at least 4 of them are moving…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      There you go. I have two in action al the time. 😀

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  3. GP's avatar

    haha, I write my comment before I read your story so that I’m not influenced by your idea – today’s is great, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. I like that method, GP.

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  4. quiall's avatar

    hahaha I’m in with that!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      With Jill, Charles, Me and you that makes four. I think Dan would join as well. Thanks, Pam. 😀

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  5. Dan Antion's avatar

    That’s great, John, and a couple of sliders will help with that other movement. Do you guys have Krystal over there? I remember them from GA.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We don’t have Krystal. My favorite was White Castle in Chicago at midnight.(We don’t have those either.)

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      1. Dan Antion's avatar

        We had White Castle in Pittsburgh. Many a midnight slider.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          The magic hour for sliders. I used to get a bag of double doubles and order of fries

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        2. Dan Antion's avatar

          Mmmmmm that sounds good.

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  6. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    LOL! The Burger Movement sounds good to me. Happy Saturday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You, me, Charles Yallowitz makes three. Happy Saturday to you, Jill *sung to the tune of Separate Ways by Journey

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  7. Andrew Joyce's avatar

    You are rather prolific … I’m a bit jealous.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That’s like Mosart being jealous of Buck Owens. I appreciate the compliment though.:-D

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    2. Andrew Joyce's avatar

      I take exception at that. I loved Buck Owen. He was so cool on “Hee Haw.”

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  8. J-Dub's avatar

    Simply the Best! Have a wonderful Saturday!!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, J. 😀 Have a great weekend.

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  9. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    I’ll join you on that Burger Movement. 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yay. Now we have two.

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  10. coldhandboyack's avatar

    I laughed out loud at your first thought. Maybe we can turn the Burger Movement into an event over next to the Beer Movement.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Great idea on the burger beer movement. I’m glad you laughed on the BM reference. Though maybe it was in bad taste but went with it anyway.

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      1. coldhandboyack's avatar

        Didn’t bother me, and shock is a form of humor.

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  11. Rukhsar Sayyed's avatar

    Wonderful ….great work ….

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much for the comment and visit.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan.

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  12. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Lol! Oh, and look, it’s almost lunchtime! Perfect segue. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes sir. Hit the ole Whataburger.

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  13. Jennie's avatar

    This was a great one, John. Loved it!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jennie.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome!

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  14. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    And both would go down nicely with a cold Molson Golden!

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  15. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Forget the prompt (though you did a masterful job with it)… Gadzooks is my word of the day! Improvement is a great kind of movement. So I will try. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Move to improve. I like it.

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  16. Sorryless's avatar

    I’m a long standing and very proud member of the Burger Movement. Fried, grilled . . no matter. I think what matters most is the love we bring to it. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We do bring love and sometimes avocado, bacon, cheese, and onion. Crap. I want one now.

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        Stop it! Troublemaker!

        PS- Don’t forget a beverage of choice.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          MMMMM Frosty Rodio Clown Double IPA by Karbach Brewery

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        2. Sorryless's avatar

          Stop it Boss! You’re killing me and I cannot partake until later tonight! Okay, gimme some ideas . . but be gentle for goodness sakes!

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I would start with a nice cocktail and some snacks. I would then move to a laughing red to go along with the massive grilled burger, slathered in Chipotle mayo, with sharp cheddar and sweet Texas onion served on a toasted pretzel bun. Garlic fries on the side with a little cole slaw. Finish with a bourbon of your choice. Excuse me I gotta go.

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        4. Sorryless's avatar

          You got the vibe down cold!

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

    I pegged this to end in a bowl movement… :}

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Only get one potty reference per post. 😀

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