Thursday – A Little Personal – Rain on the Plain

~ John W. Howell

 

Twiggy and Lucy

“You want to play with Cheeseburger Lucy?”

“Um. Looks like a nice day for a nap.”

“Hey, Dad. Lucy won’t play with me.”

“Come on, Lucy, play with your sister.”

“Fine. I have the stinking cheeseburger.”

“You are supposed to run around with it in your mouth, and then I chase you and take it away.”

“Let’s eliminate the middle part. Here take it.”

“How fun is this?”

“How about outside Little Potato?”

“I hear something on the roof.”

“I don’t hear anything. What is it?”

“It’s rain. I can’t believe it. it’s raining out there, Lucy.”

“Looks like the outside has to be postponed.”

“Okay, it’s raining out front. How about out in the back?”

“You are kidding, right? You know when it rains, it’s everywhere.”

“That’s how much you know, Lucy. This is Texas. It could be raining out front and dry in the back. Let’s check.”

“Well?”

“Yeah, it’s raining out back too. That means it will be an all-day deal.

“I’m so glad we have a meteorologist on staff.”

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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.

91 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Rain on the Plain”

  4. 😀 Great dialogue, John. Because of your stories, I now check out French bulldogs on YouTube. Always a delight!

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  5. It seems Twiggy is full of energy and Lucy is sleepy. I’m with Lucy. Rain makes me sleepy too. That cheeseburger toy is something. I wish I had a real one. Here it’s mostly chicken, chicken, chicken. 🙂 — Suzanne

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      1. Thanks, John. They don’t seem to have turkeys here but there’s plenty of chicken. The best burger I’ve tasted here that was somewhat like in the U.S. was one with a think slice of paneer cheese on it instead of meat. Paneer is a cheese that originated in India. 🙂 — Suzanne

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  6. Good thing you’ve got a meteorologist in-house!

    Lucy’s dry wit always makes me chuckle. And Twiggy’s exuberance never fails to bring a smile on my face. Thanks for starting my Thursday on such a fun note (as the girls always do). And give them belly rubs from me. 😊

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  11. These two never fail to elicit a smile, John. So glad you guys are getting some much needed rain. My parents are positively ecstatic.

    As for the erratic rain, have experienced it here in Florida as well. Was actually walking down the street one day and came to a ‘curtain of rain,’ so the dogs and I just turned around and returned up the street, remaining completely dry. It was bizarre….

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  12. Always the perfect way to start a day. ALMOST makes me want to get another dog. (But not quite. 😉 ) Thanks for the laughs and please tell Lucy and Twiggy their Granny Marcia loves them!

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  22. I love when you can see where the rain stops – other side of the street, sometimes. So cool.
    As for you guys, yay!! Rain is a blessing, I am sure. Of course, that means Twiggy has to find another way to expend her energy… while Dad takes a nap 😉 Right… like Dad ever takes naps…

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  23. Aw, these two are so precious! And I’m glad you finally got some rain. We need some, too — the grass is mighty brown. At least we’re finally a bit cooler. Enjoy your rainy day!

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  24. These are smart dogs, because even here in New England, sometimes it rains in the back and not the front (or vice versa). Mother Nature likes to trick us up. Rain is so needed – we are waiting waiting for it to fall here in drought-y Massachusetts.

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  26. I’m so pleased you had rain there, John. Your friends down under are all concerned about the tragic fires now being experienced in your country. Is Texas affected?

    Loved the chat with the girls this morning. They always start my day with a smile. 😁

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  27. Ha, ha, ha! Oh, poor Twiggy. I know that restless feeling. It rained all day yesterday and today is pretty much the same. Lucy’s an expert at coming up with ways to stay put. He, he. 😉

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  30. Never mind the rain — what’s that 57 degree business? We stayed hot’n’humid all last night and today — heat index of 104. I think the front must have stayed up north with the Girls!

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