Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “In the Corner”

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The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2021 Daily Prompt – Jan. 2nd

My goodness, Linda Hill, fresh from New Year’s Eve, is here. She is carrying a big envelope, which I assume is the prompt for this week.

“You are right, john. Happy New Year, and here it is.”

“Thanks, Linda. Can I open it?”

“How else are you going to know the prompt?”

“Well, at Christmas, I lost out on a Bentley Convertable.”

“But the note said do not open. There is no note this year.”

“I still feel like I’m in the corner, though.”

“Go ahead, open it.”

“Okay. I’ll read it out loud.”

“Don’t make any mistakes.”

“Gee, whiz. You know how to put someone further in the Corner.”

“My job. Read it.”

“Ahem. Your prompt for #JusJoJan and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: ‘in the corner.’ Write about whatever the image or thought of ‘in the corner’ brings to mind. Have fun!”

“Would you look at that.”

“I didn’t need an image I had you.”

“There you go. Well, my job is done here. Have a good week.”

“I think my job is done too. Thank you, Linda.”

“Oh, about that Bentley turbo.”

“Yes?”

“You need to work harder.”

“Good advice. Sheesh. Watch that screen door.”

53 comments

  1. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

    Interesting way to reveal the prompt, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Keith. 😊

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

    Very clever, John. I suspect Linda had fun reading this as well. Thanks for the morning chuckles! 😄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I suspect a chuckle in the morning is a welcome thing. Thanks, Gwen. 😊

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  3. Dan Antion's avatar

    You have a whole year to work on that car, John. Nicely done!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Dan. You are right about the year. 😁

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  4. Unknown's avatar

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  5. markbierman's avatar

    “I lost out on a Bentley Convertable.” I was wondering who was going to be pouting. LOL!

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  6. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Very clever! You just might get that Bentley yet.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Maybe a “Go Fund Me” campaign. Thanks, Liz.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        Now, there’s a thought!

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  7. GP's avatar

    Coming out of the corner and getting hit with a screen door – isn’t THAT a Happy New Year!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Sounds good to me, GP. 😂

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  8. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Nice job, John! Still working on that car I see. 👀Happy Saturday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes indeed.Happy Saturday to you, Jill *Sung to the tune of Candida by Tony Orlando and Dawn. 😊

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  9. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Nicely done. Great one to start the year with.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Charles.

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  10. John Hric's avatar

    Some guy name Jack Horner called. He wants his corner back….

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When he dumps the plum he can have it

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  11. Maggie's avatar

    Nicely done, John

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Maggie

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  12. J-Dub's avatar

    Nice chuckle for this cold morning. Sipping hot tea and giggling is the ticket 🙂

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  13. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Ha, a good incentive for you to work harder this year, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it is. Thanks, Robbie

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  14. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    That was fun, John. I hope that Bentley makes it’s way to you:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      aybe in the next life. 😂 Thanks, Denise

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  15. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    All your hard work and you still didn’t get a Bentley?! Better luck this year, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know it is heart breaking.

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  16. Dale's avatar

    Ha ha! That was rather clever, John.
    That Linda is a tough nut, isn’t she? Good luck next time!

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  17. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Good one, John! Glad Linda’s back and hope you had a great holiday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We did. Thanks, Jan. Hope yours was terrific as well.

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  18. Laura's avatar

    A clever use for the prompt, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Laura.

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  19. circadianreflections's avatar

    You handled all the corners nicely, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Deborah.

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  20. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    Great job, John, and thanks for my Sunday giggles. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You are welcome. Lauren. 😁

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  21. Jami Carder's avatar

    You deserve a Bentley, John:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jami. You are the best. 😊

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  22. Sorryless's avatar

    You’ve cornered the market on nailing these challenges, Boss.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Marc. 😁

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        You know it.

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  23. Jessica Bakkers's avatar

    Haha, nice job. Have a Mercedes on me 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. 😁

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  24. Jennie's avatar

    Maybe buy a Powerball ticket for that Bentley?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Now there is a good idea. Stranger things have occurred. Thanks, Jennie. 😊

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome, John. Let me know if you win. 😅

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Hahha. I will for sure.

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