Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Val”

April 25, 2020 · by John W. Howell · in Prompt · 76 Comments

It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and here is Linda Hill to explain the prompt for this week.

“Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “val.” Find a word that starts with “val” or if you’re not doing the A to Z Challenge, find a word that just has “val” in it, and use that word any way you’d like. Enjoy!” Thank you, Linda. I always like the wish of “enjoy” at the end. Since I’m not doing the A to Z challenge, I need to find a word with “val” in it. So, there we have it. If you would like to have some fun, go, visit Linda’s blog and read up on how easy it is. Here is the link.

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS April 25/2020

Val by John W. Howell @ 2020

“You look a bit puzzled. Wait! It’s Saturday. I forgot.I’ll see you around. I need to reevaluate getting involved.”

“Don’t go. There is no one who can outrival your brainpower.”

“Oh, come on now. This from one who undervalues most of my contributions to your Hill obsession.”

“Well, this time is different. I’m not ambivalent about your ability to help.”

“Okay, you had me at unrivaled. So how can I help?”

“We need to use a word that has “val” in it. I want to use words that have “val” in a prevalent position in the center of the word.”

“Sounds real easy to me. I don’t mean to sound cavalier, but what’s so hard? Go to the internet and look up words with “val” in them.”

“No, that would be cheating. I have to pull the words out of my undervalued brain.”

“Do you want me to suggest a few, then you can evaluate whether or not you want to use them.”

“I guess that would be okay. That mighty chivalrous of you.”

“Oh, please. It’s better than having to care for you as you convalesce from a nervous breakdown.”

“You would do that? Spend intervals of time taking care of me?”

“I think I’m almost sorry I said that. Let me invalidate what I said.”

“I don’t know, I think it is too late. I look upon you as the cavalry.”

“Yeah, well, quit it. I’ll give you a few words and then like the survivalist that I am will be off.”

“I think I won’t need any more words. Our conversation is the equivalent of a post.”

“I don’t believe it. No avalanching emotions?”

“Nope, we are done. You ave served with valor.”

“Okay then.I’m going to hit the Cavalcade Bar. Want to come?”

“I could use a festival right now. Thanks.”

Tags: author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, fiction favorites, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, My GRL, Our Justice, Stream of Consciousness Saturday, The Contract with Gwen Plano, Writing Prompt

76 comments

Functional Equivalents – #SoCS – No Facilities · April 25, 2020 - 4:05 am ·

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Jill Weatherholt · April 25, 2020 - 5:15 am ·

This wasn’t easy, but you did a great job, John! Happy Saturday!

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. Happy Saturday to you. *Sung to the tune of Oh Happy Day by Ray Charles and the Voices of Jubilation . Here is a link. https://youtu.be/wv5n_eCGkvM
  
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  1. Dale · April 25, 2020 - 10:21 am ·
    
    I had to click on the link as I immediately started singing it (in my head)..
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:46 am ·
      
      Thank you, Dale. For some readon this song (Has been done by many) always lifts my spirits. I like Ray Charles a lot.
      
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    2. Dale · April 25, 2020 - 10:47 am ·
      
      Exactly what it did for me this morning. So thank you!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:49 am ·
      
      Did for me too. So I’m glad I sent it to Jill. Nice to have another enjoy it. Thaks for letting me know. 😘
      
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    4. Dale · April 25, 2020 - 10:53 am ·
      
      Absolutely! I even opened a second window to respond to your post while listening to it! I didn’t want it to cut off with one hit of the ‘send’ 😘
      
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    5. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:51 pm ·
      
      You are the best.
      
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    6. Dale · April 25, 2020 - 1:54 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Charles Yallowitz · April 25, 2020 - 5:36 am ·

Waiting for a Saturday where the friend remembers to stay away. He never seems to learn.

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:21 am ·
  
  Hahahaha. So true. Can you say “Glutton for punishment.”
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · April 25, 2020 - 7:36 am ·
    
    Definitely seems to have a masochistic streak.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:38 am ·
      
      I wanted to use that word but spell check kept changing it to machinist. 😁
      
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    2. Charles Yallowitz · April 25, 2020 - 8:13 am ·
      
      It’s why I rarely listen to it.
      
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Fuzzy Panda Barista · April 25, 2020 - 5:41 am ·

Lovely. I love reading your dialogues.

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:20 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Jenny. 😁 You just made my day.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · April 25, 2020 - 6:07 am ·

Well played, John!

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:19 am ·
  
  Thanks Liz. 😁 *drops microphone and walks off.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · April 25, 2020 - 12:46 pm ·
    
    That definitely was a drop the mic-worthy performance.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:47 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Dan Antion · April 25, 2020 - 6:17 am ·

Nicely done, John. I particularly like ‘cavalier’ – it reminds me of an old boss. I also like that you decided to celebrate with a visit to the bar. I look forward to being able to do that.

Take care. Enjoy the weekend and stay well. Give the girls a scritch from Maddie.

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:18 am ·
  
  The girls thank Maddie for their first scritch of the day. See you at the bar. 😁 Have a super Saturday.
  
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  1. Dan Antion · April 25, 2020 - 8:47 am ·
    
    We have a nice day on tap, John. 65 degrees and sunshine – if Mother Nature reads the forecast. Sometimes, she does her own thing.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:31 am ·
      
      Yes we had record heat yesterday (98 degrees). Today high 79.
      
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    2. Dan Antion · April 25, 2020 - 1:01 pm ·
      
      98? Oh my, no thank you.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:47 pm ·
      
      Right?
      
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GP Cox · April 25, 2020 - 6:47 am ·

Good job, there John! Do you validate parking here on your site?

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 7:16 am ·
  
  Yes I do. You need to laugh ten times though. Nice use of Val, GP.
  
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Sorryless · April 25, 2020 - 7:47 am ·

Welp Boss, you really validated my faith on you with this one.

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:40 am ·
  
  Aw, thank you. I had a lot of fun writing it. 😊
  
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  1. Sorryless · April 25, 2020 - 10:43 am ·
    
    You’re something else, Boss. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:47 am ·
      
      You are too kind. ❤️
      
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    2. Sorryless · April 25, 2020 - 10:58 am ·
      
      Happy weekend to you, good man
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:50 pm ·
      
      You as well.
      
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    4. Sorryless · April 26, 2020 - 10:24 am ·
      
      🙂
      
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Jan Sikes · April 25, 2020 - 7:58 am ·

Most excellent, John!

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:39 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jan
  
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coldhandboyack · April 25, 2020 - 10:10 am ·

You took the challenge to the next level this time.

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:29 am ·
  
  Thank you, Craig. Was fun. 😊
  
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Dale · April 25, 2020 - 10:23 am ·

Deep down… I just know your partner in crime loves to show up on Saturdays. She (because it just feels right) has become an invaluable partner, wittingly or not 😉

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:44 am ·
  
  I like the idea of a she. Since I was raised by women I guess I tend to gravitate there.
  
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  1. Dale · April 25, 2020 - 10:46 am ·
    
    Plus… you live with three 😉 one two-legged and two four-legged 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 10:48 am ·
      
      True. My comfort zone. 😊
      
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    2. Dale · April 25, 2020 - 10:53 am ·
      
      🙂 Wise man.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:51 pm ·
      
      Hahaha
      
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D.L. Finn, Author · April 25, 2020 - 11:12 am ·

You got a lot of vals in there! Happy Saturday:)

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:50 pm ·
  
  I did. Should be Valedictorian. 😁
  
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J-Dub · April 25, 2020 - 11:24 am ·

I laughed out loud at this line: “Oh, come on now. This from one who undervalues most of my contributions to your Hill obsession.”.

I have a Hill obsession too :). We’re in good company with the #SoCS gang. Cheers 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:49 pm ·
  
  😊
  
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Gwen M. Plano · April 25, 2020 - 12:39 pm ·

LOL! You amaze me, John. I would have written about valentine messages or a friend named Val. But, you went an entirely different and hilarious way. Great job! 😀

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 1:48 pm ·
  
  Well you know how it is. Easy road? Nah. Thank you, Gwen. 😊
  
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Soooz · April 25, 2020 - 2:13 pm ·

Now THAT was brilliant! Bravo, my friend. 👍

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 2:57 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Soooz
  
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Marie A Bailey · April 25, 2020 - 3:02 pm ·

Simply brilliant! (And I never knew there were SO many words with “val” in them!!)

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1. John W. Howell · April 25, 2020 - 3:06 pm ·
  
  I know right. When you zone in on them they seem to pop into the mind. I totally forgot about Valentine. 😀
  
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  1. Marie A Bailey · April 25, 2020 - 3:12 pm ·
    
    Oh, you pretty much covered Val 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 7:43 am ·
      
      You think? There may be a few more but my mind is a blank.
      
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jilldennison · April 25, 2020 - 7:09 pm ·

Excellent, as always! You and your wife are valiant!

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1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 7:39 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. A valuable comment for sure. 😁
  
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  1. jilldennison · April 26, 2020 - 1:59 pm ·
    
    You are a valued friend!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 2:48 pm ·
      
      Your valted commets are appreciated (please stop now)
      
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    2. jilldennison · April 27, 2020 - 1:07 am ·
      
      Yes, I think I’m done now 😉
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 27, 2020 - 7:51 am ·
      
      Hahahaha. Whew.
      
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Book Club Mom · April 25, 2020 - 8:40 pm ·

Very clever, John. I was going to make the valedictorian reference, but I see you beat me to it!

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1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 7:37 am ·
  
  Yes. I do value your opinion though, and thank you. 😁
  
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Laura · April 25, 2020 - 9:55 pm ·

Wow! You win the prize for most vals and get bonus points because they actually make sense in your post.

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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · April 25, 2020 - 10:03 pm ·

Very much enjoyed! Thanks, John

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1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 7:36 am ·
  
  Glad you did, Audrey. Thanks for letting me know. 😊
  
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robertawrites235681907 · April 26, 2020 - 4:36 am ·

Well, I certainly value your humour and posts, John. Happy Sunday.

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1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 7:33 am ·
  
  Thank you, Robbie. That means a lot to me. 😁
  
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circadianreflections · April 26, 2020 - 9:46 am ·

LOL! You nailed this one, John and should get BONUS points for using so many val words! 😀

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1. John W. Howell · April 26, 2020 - 2:55 pm ·
  
  I’m suggesting a Bentley turbo as a bonus. Ah make it a convertable too.
  
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markbierman · April 28, 2020 - 6:54 am ·

Well done!

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1. John W. Howell · April 28, 2020 - 7:36 am ·
  
  😁
  
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Jennie · April 28, 2020 - 9:58 am ·

Well done! The Cavalcade bar was a perfect ending. 😀

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