Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Lucy and Hell’s Back Porch

~ John W. Howell

“We playing ball today, Little One.”

“Well, it is the right ball this time, but it is so hot out here.”

“You are so right. I think I’m getting sweat in my eyes.”

“That’s pretty funny since you don’t sweat. I’m heading for the A/C.”

“We are supposed to exercise.”

“Not in temperatures of 106 F. That’s 41.1 C for our metric friends.”

“I don’t know if you will get anyone to let you in.”

“Mom is always good about ensuring we don’t get too hot.”

“Mom is at the store.”

“OMG. Let me break the fourth wall.”

“And do what?”

“Have someone call 9-1-1 and tell them we are suffering from heat stroke.”

“Hey, folks. Twiggy has a flair for the dramatic. We’ve only been out here for four minutes.”

“Well, speak for yourself. Seems like four hours to me.”

“Why don’t you give it the old ‘I have been wounded’ howl.”

“Don’t tempt me. Wait, someone’s coming.”

“There you go. Now a cool place. You are saved.”

“Do I sense dark sarcasm in the classroom?”

“Okay, everyone. It looks like another disaster has been averted.”

“I can hear you.”

“You comfy now?”

“Yes, I am.”

“In fact, it’s downright delicious.”

“So glad.”

106 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Lucy and Hell’s Back Porch”

  6. 106 sure is HOT!! I can see the girls” point, but did they see the video of the wild bear playing with a soccer ball? It may encourage them.

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  8. Yep, it’s definitely Hell’s back porch here. 106 was the official high yesterday, but when I got in my car it said 109. Thank goodness for air conditioning.

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  12. Fourth wall? LOL. I’m with the girls…those temps are waaay too hot for play. Hope you get a temp break today, John. 😊

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  17. Those are smart girls to stay out of the heat. Great dialogue. I still see it as a cartoon strip. Twiggy’s happy face inside is priceless. Glad you let them in before they had to call 911. Stay cool yourself, John.

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  19. They are so expressive! I love this. Man, that is hot. I’d be so miserable, tell you what! We’re only hitting a high of 72, give or take; then the days that follow should go to the low to mid-80’s. I am very good with that!

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  27. Oh, gosh! How funny they are,dear John! Twiggy’s content smile reminds us that everything is COOL in a cool place. Dogtails are included.🍸🍸🍸🍺🍤🍤🍤

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  30. When you can cram Twiggy’s flair for the dramatic with Lucy’s sardonic wit AND a Pink Floyd reference? Well that there is the Voodoo Ranger hat trick as far as I’m concerned.

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  34. Norman has the same reaction as Twiggy and Lucy. You’d think he was being punished by his Oscar worthy performance from the aggrieved pet. It’s quite hilarious, at least to me. He hasn’t been laughing about it. [Try] to stay cool. Your weather is giving me a whole new perspective about relativity.

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      1. Again, agree! It’s too hot for me to go for long walks. Climate change sucks, and I think it will get a lot worse before it gets better. IF!

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