Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 339 bu Keith Channing

~ John W. Howell

In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here.

Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries next time.”

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“Ahhh. The fire feels good.”

“It does. Especially on a night like this.”

“Yes. I’m grateful that we are inside and cozy.”

“Me too. I can’t imagine being out there. Listen to that wind.”

“I know. When I got us more wood, I thought I was going to freeze.”

“You poor dear. I should have gone in your place.”

“Oh no, my love. Fetching firewood is my job.”

“But I would hate to see you somehow get into trouble out there.”

“I had my heavy coat and gloves. I was okay.”

“Did you wear a hat?”

“No. I didn’t think I would need it.”

“See, this is what I’m talking about. Taking shortcuts when it could mean your life.”

“I’ll make sure I have a hat next time, okay?”

“You promise?”

“I promise. Oh, I see it’s almost time for the weather report. I want to see how long this is going to last.”

“How about I make us some hot chocolate, and you get the report.”

“Sounds like a deal. I certainly hope there is going to be a break.”

“What was the temperature when you got the wood?”

“You want it in Fahrenheit or Centigrade?”

“That’s right. You have that fancy watch. Give me both.”

“When I went out, it was 59 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 15 degrees Centigrade.”

“Wow. That is cold. The chocolate will feel good. You know we ought to think about moving South before the next winter. This Texas chill goes right to my bones.”

 

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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.

77 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 339 bu Keith Channing”

  2. Ha! That’s too funny, John. I remember when I lived in Arkansas, people were astounded when I or any member of my family would go outside without jackets, hats, gloves in “cold” weather. My son, who still lives there, wears shorts every day of the year. It’s all a matter of perspective, I suppose. Thanks for the smile.

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  7. You’ve lived in the North and South, as well, the East and West, and I suspect today’s story captures where your heart has truly settled. Good one, John. 🎄❄🎄

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  16. Loved this cozy up story John. Although, your characters may want to dip their toe into eastern Canada and will find almost 60 degrees is like summer for us LOL 🙂

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  17. Haha! I thought that was where you were going with this one, John. We live in one of those places that’s not too hot or cold. Well, out of towners think it’s cold, but I’m running around in short sleeves.

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      1. We live up north in Humboldt County along the ocean in the heart of the Redwoods. I think I’ve told you that my wife was from Sonoma, but neither of us like the heat.

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  18. Living in a goldilocks climate where it rarely reaches 5C and has never in the history of thermometers exceded 39C I find the idea of anything extreme appalling. That said give me cold rather than hot any day. As mum used to say you can put on layers but you can’t take off your skin.. nicely done prompting a debate John

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  21. HaHa! Fifty-nine sure can be cold, can’t it, John? Of course, minus 10 is far worse, unless the sun is shining and the wind is calm. Certainly other factors play in when it comes to that “feels like” temperature!

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