Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Cel

~ John W. Howell

A picture of a string with drops of water- the logo for SoCS

 

For whatever reason, the coffee machine decided to do its job with no delay. The steaming cup is in my hand before too much complaining time goes by. A sip brings a feeling of gratitude and a desire to celebrate the completion of the house’s restoration. Walking to the backyard confirms all is back to normal. A casual stroll to the spot of the impact of the safe of celestial origin makes the mind rest easy that one cannot tell there had ever been any damage.

Good feelings spread to every cell just as the front doorbell rings. Twiggy and Lucy are heard racing from the cellar to the front door, no doubt bursting the eardrums of the hapless fool who touched that button. The two are finally quelled with a toss of treats, and the security unlock procedure complete. The front door is thrown open.

Standing on the porch is someone who looks like a contestant on an episode of Celebrity Jeopardy. Yes, they are standing behind a podium and appear decked out as Bugs Bunny. The category is Big Question, and the answer is Linda Hill. Bugs takes a crack at the question. “Who has a prompt for John?” Alex says, “Yes. That is the correct question.” A big round of applause goes up, and Bugs hands me an envelope, and he and Alex disappear in a puff.

Being grateful that nothing is damaged, I open the envelope. Here is the message.

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “starts with or contains ‘cel.'” Find a word that begins with or contains “cel” and use it in your post any way you’d like. Have fun!

If you would like to have fun, visit Linda’s blog and read how to participate. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2022/11/11/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-12-2022/

Cel by John W. Howell © 2022

“Come on. I thought there was going to be another safe falling.”

“Not this week. All is calm.”

“Why Celebrity Jeopardy?”

“Look at the prompt.”

“Cheap way to get it.”

“There are no rules about shortcuts.”

“Looking at my cellphone and reading Linda’s blog, I have to say you are right.”

“Cellphone, huh?”

“Just following your example.”

“I tried to work in cellulite but couldn’t do it.’

“I think we are all glad.”

“who’s we?”

“Never mind. How about a celebratious beer.”

“A regular one will do. I’m calling Uber.”

“My turn to buy, I suppose?”

“Right you are.”

“You can cancel Uber. But, unfortunately, I can only afford one.”

“I’ll spot you.”

“Come on, Uber.”

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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.

73 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Cel”

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  22. I must say john, you excel in the SOC posts.
    Although I thought maybe today you would get a parcel, instead of an envelope. Was the envelope precanceled?

    Whatever, I am so happy to see Bugs is back. Also, a lovely shout out to the late Alex Trebeck!

    OXOXOX

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    1. Thank you, Resa. It should have been a box but Bugs happens to be the cheapest star in Hollywood. In fact he didn’t pay for the postage. So you are right it was an uncancelled letter. Totally illegal. Next time I’ll call him on it. I think Alex was one of the best gone too soon. Have a super Sunday night. 🐂 🐂 🐂 🍷

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      1. Huh! Bugs is the cheapest star? I guess he’s addicted to the spotlight! Good luck calling Bugs on any thing! He’ll just ask what’s up, doc?
        RIP Alex! I finished a drawing last night, so it was good! 🍷 🐂 🐂 🐂 🍷

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