Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Close Eyes and Point

January 23, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in Prompt · 78 Comments

It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday, and here comes Linda Hill with a mammoth box.

“Hey, Linda.”

“John.”

“Prompt?”

“Duh. I’ll just leave it here on the porch. I doubt it will fit in the door.”

“Thanks, Linda. Would you look at this? I better open it and see what we’ve got. I feel like I’m on Chopped. The prompt.”

Your prompt for #JusJoJan and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “close eyes and point.” When you’re ready to write your post, open a book, a newspaper, or whatever is handy and close your eyes, and point. Whatever word or picture your finger lands on, make that the basis of your SoCS/JusJoJan post. Enjoy!

“Why are you sitting there with your eyes closed?”

“It’s part of the Saturday prompt.”

“Of course, it is.”

“When I open my eyes, I have to point at a magazine or book and then use a word or picture as the prompt.”

“So you picked Vanity Fair magazine?”

“Don’t you think that’s pretty smart? It’s the Holiday 2020/2021 issue.”

“Well, I suppose as long as the word or picture is something you can use in a story.”

“Okay, here goes. I’m opening the mag, and still with my eyes closed, I’m pointing right here.”

“Looks like you have one.”

“Tell me I’m afraid to look.”

“Not sure you’re going to like it.”

“Tell me.”

“Your finger is on Britney Spears nose.”

“You are kidding, right?”

“No. Open your eyes for heaven’s sake and take a look. Right here on page 49.”

“OMG. What can I do with that?”

“Your prompt, my man.”

“Maybe I could do it again.”

“You have a witness.”

“You?”

“Me. If you think I’ll let you out of this one, you’re nuts.”

“Maybe I can just talk about Britney Spears?”

“Nose.”

“Come on. What can I say about her nose?”

“Count your lucky stars it wasn’t somewhere else.”

“Maybe I could talk about the shape.”

“Sure, that’s a start.”

“Slopes downward.”

“So unusual.”

“Give me a break. What else can I say?”

“Is it cute?”

“Well, I wouldn’t call it cute. Attractive maybe.”

“Excuse me, Miss Spears, but you have an attractive nose.”

“What would you say?”

“This is not my prompt. In the first place, I would have picked a book. At least some words can be used.”

“How about if I start over.”

“I’ll report you to the Linda Hill police force.”

“Even if I offer a token of my appreciation?”

“I’m listening.”

“A pint or two at the pub.”

“Popcorn?”

“All you can eat.”

“Somehow, this makes me feel cheap.”

“No one will know.”

“Now I feel sorry for Brittney’s Nose.”

“She’ll get over it.”

“Yeah, and what’s in a prompt anyway.”

“Now you’re talking. Let’s go.”

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78 comments

Dale · January 23, 2021 - 4:40 am ·

Hah! You got our of that one rather easily… Pour me a pint, would you?

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:11 am ·
  
  Here you go. Extra Stout draft. 😁
  
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  1. Dale · January 23, 2021 - 8:54 am ·
    
    Woot! You’re the best!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:40 am ·
      
      *clink. Let’s do some serious day drinking.
      
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    2. Dale · January 23, 2021 - 9:55 am ·
      
      Yes, do let’s! It is, after all, Saturday 😉
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:24 pm ·
      
      Okay then. 😁
      
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    4. Dale · January 23, 2021 - 5:31 pm ·
      
      🍻
      
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    5. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:44 pm ·
      
      🥃
      
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Keith Edgar Channing · January 23, 2021 - 5:54 am ·

Nicely done, Sir. I’m not sure I could make a story out of the lady’s olfactory organ. On the other hand…

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:12 am ·
  
  Thanks, Keith. Notice the nose was more or less ignored. 😂
  
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  1. Keith Edgar Channing · January 23, 2021 - 8:09 am ·
    
    😀
    
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Jill Weatherholt · January 23, 2021 - 6:06 am ·

All you can eat popcorn sounds great to me! Nice job, John. Happy Saturday!

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:17 am ·
  
  Happy Saturday to you, Jill *sung to the tune of Reelin’ in the Years by Steely Dan.
  
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  1. Jill Weatherholt · January 23, 2021 - 11:41 am ·
    
    Nice one!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:26 pm ·
      
      Glad you like it. 😁
      
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Liz Gauffreau · January 23, 2021 - 6:11 am ·

Delightfully off-kilter!

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:17 am ·
  
  One click off. Thanks, Liz 😂
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · January 23, 2021 - 8:08 am ·
    
    😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:38 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Charles Yallowitz · January 23, 2021 - 6:15 am ·

So much danger from blindly pointing.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:18 am ·
  
  Tell me. I should have cheated and just picked a word. Oh well. Still fun. Thanks, Charles.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · January 23, 2021 - 8:01 am ·
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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quiall · January 23, 2021 - 6:20 am ·

Ha ha. That was fun! I’ll never say you had doubts, promise.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:20 am ·
  
  I appreciate you keepng my secret. Thanks, Pam. 😁
  
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Dan Antion · January 23, 2021 - 6:40 am ·

Good to know you can get off with a couple pints. Otherwise, s was hi knows where this could have gone?

I hope you have a great weekend, John.

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1. Dan Antion · January 23, 2021 - 6:41 am ·
  
  That should be “who knows” – why don’t I see typos before pushing ‘post’ ?
  
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  1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:23 am ·
    
    There is a typo gremlin who puts one hand over one eye. Hard to see anything. Oh and the gremlin hits return for you. 😂
    
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    1. Dan Antion · January 23, 2021 - 8:01 am ·
      
      Now I get it.
      
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    2. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:38 am ·
      
      Makes it more understandable. 😁
      
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2. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:22 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dan. I always reserve the beer out option. Have a good weekend as well. See you at the bar shortly. (I know don’t call me shortly)
  
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  1. Dan Antion · January 23, 2021 - 8:00 am ·
    
    Haha !
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:38 am ·
      
      😊
      
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GP Cox · January 23, 2021 - 6:41 am ·

Whoa, Linda needs to be more specific with you guys!
Funny one, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:24 am ·
  
  I think that would help, GP. Thanks. 😁
  
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  1. GP Cox · January 23, 2021 - 1:09 pm ·
    
    hahaha
    
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rabirius · January 23, 2021 - 6:48 am ·

Close your eyes and point is good. Who knows what I will be pointing at. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:24 am ·
  
  Would like to see the result though. 😁
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · January 23, 2021 - 7:04 am ·

I’m glad you landed on her nose. … A local amber for me please.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:33 am ·
  
  Coming up.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · January 23, 2021 - 7:45 am ·

A thriller writer who likes Vanity Fair? I love it! Great story, John. 😃

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:36 am ·
  
  Never miss an issue. Thanks, Gwen. 😊
  
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markbierman · January 23, 2021 - 7:55 am ·

Nicely done!

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:37 am ·
  
  Thanks, Mark
  
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Sorryless · January 23, 2021 - 8:16 am ·

This is scandalous, Boss. Flouting the challenge in this way? You better hope the Linda Police don’t come knocking on your door.

This is “Pint-Gate”.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:40 am ·
  
  I’m thankful sometimes that she doesn’t read my blog. I was thinking of having her show up with no clothes on. Might be too far though. 😁
  
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  1. Sorryless · January 23, 2021 - 11:09 am ·
    
    Yeah . . I think it’s too far.
    
    Troublemaker. . .
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:26 pm ·
      
      Hahahaha. Dang me.
      
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    2. Sorryless · January 23, 2021 - 5:41 pm ·
      
      Did I say that out loud? 😉
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:46 pm ·
      
      😂
      
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coldhandboyack · January 23, 2021 - 8:59 am ·

Think of the stories you can tell at the pub. “I picked Brittney Spears’ nose one time.”

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:41 am ·
  
  Hahaha. That woud be a good one for sure. Thanks, Craig.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · January 23, 2021 - 9:05 am ·

Ha! I got such a kick out of this, John. I do love these finger-point prompts. And I’m biting my tongue to NOT say anything about “on the nose.” Hugs on the wing.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 9:42 am ·
  
  I’m right with you on holding my tongue. Hugs
  
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Maggie · January 23, 2021 - 10:35 am ·

What luck, but you managed a fun post even if it was about Brittney’s nose. Nice one, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:25 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Maggie
  
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B R Chitwood · January 23, 2021 - 11:50 am ·

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On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 3:01 AM Fiction Favorites wrote:

> John W. Howell posted: ” It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday, and > here comes Linda Hill with a mammoth box. “Hey, Linda.” “John.” “Prompt?” > “Duh. I’ll just leave it here on the porch. I doubt it will fit in the > door.” “Thanks, Linda. Woul” >

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:28 pm ·
  
  You poor thing. When you use links you get moderated. Thanks, Billy Ray
  
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Soooz · January 23, 2021 - 11:56 am ·

I’ll never look at a picture of Britney Spears again without remembering this post! Laugh out loud funny, John. Great way to start off my day. 😁

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:28 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Soooz.
  
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Baydreamer · January 23, 2021 - 12:19 pm ·

The Linda Hill police force, the pub and all-you-can-eat popcorn, and poor Britney’s nose…all the ingredients for a good laugh. Great job, John! Enjoy your weekend. 🍿🍻

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:31 pm ·
  
  I’m glad you liked it, Lauren. 😁
  
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Jan Sikes · January 23, 2021 - 12:51 pm ·

Ha! Ha! Good one, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:32 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · January 23, 2021 - 3:15 pm ·

Made pick made me giggle. Good one!

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:42 pm ·
  
  I’m glad you got a giggle. Thanks, Denise
  
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Luanne · January 23, 2021 - 4:28 pm ·

Snickering!!!

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 5:43 pm ·
  
  No snorting though. Thanks, Luanne. 😁
  
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  1. Luanne · January 25, 2021 - 9:00 pm ·
    
    Lol
    
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Jennie · January 23, 2021 - 6:54 pm ·

Good way out, John. Next time you might want to use a book. This made me laugh.

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1. John W. Howell · January 23, 2021 - 7:45 pm ·
  
  If I used a book maybe you wouldn’t laugh. Glad you did, Jennie.
  
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  1. Jennie · January 23, 2021 - 8:54 pm ·
    
    Good point. And I’m glad.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 24, 2021 - 6:54 am ·
      
      😁
      
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John Hric · January 23, 2021 - 8:43 pm ·

So let me get this right. First you poked her in the nose. Then you just sat there afraid to look. Then you decided not to pick it. And then you went out for drinks. Let me guess before you left you slammed the book shut on her nose for good measure. And left without any qualms. Shirley I know she won’t be the musical entertainment on the bus tomorrow. Just be careful of the barmaid when you pick out your drink.

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1. John W. Howell · January 24, 2021 - 6:53 am ·
  
  Yes, I did all that. I don’t answer to Shirley. 😁
  
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circadianreflections · January 24, 2021 - 5:42 pm ·

Tough subject, but you handled it nicely…well, at least I didn’t turn my up nose and hit delete. 😜

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1. John W. Howell · January 24, 2021 - 7:43 pm ·
  
  Yes. Good thing. Glad you stayed around. Thanks, Deborah
  
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  1. circadianreflections · January 25, 2021 - 8:48 am ·
    
    😂 You’re welcome, John!
    
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D. Wallace Peach · January 25, 2021 - 10:56 am ·

Your post got me laughing, John. Well done!

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