The method used is to open a book to a random page and point to a page without looking. Today’s finger-point prompt was pulled from The Last Drive on page 107. The word my finger points to is ‘wandering.’ I hope you enjoy it. (by the way, excuse the fuzzy focus on the word. The camera intended to make sure my hand was in the foreground.
Wandering by John W. Howell © 2023
“Excuse me, but you look tired.”
“You have no idea.”
“Are you in trouble?”
“No, I’ve just been wandering these halls.”
“‘Wandering these halls.’ What on Earth for?”
“I’ve been told this building has an exclusive bar.”
“Well, this is a hotel, so your information is correct. It is not on this floor, though.”
“OMG. I don’t know how I got lost. What floor is it on?
“It’s one floor beneath you. It’s the lobby floor.”
“Is it far?”
“Heavens no. Here let me help you to the elevator.”
“Elevator? What’s that?”
“It is used to travel between floors.”
“I’ve never ridden in one.”
“You mean you used the stairs?”
“I suppose.”
“Well. Come with me. Here this is the elevator. Just get on and punch the button marked L.”
“Could you help me? I don’t see very well.”
“Certainly. I’ll come with you.”
“You are very kind.”
“Here we are. The lobby. The bar is right over there.”
“Would it be too much trouble to take me there? I’m so tired from walking.”
“Yes, hold my arm, and I’ll take you.”
“Ever so kind.”
“Here we are. Isn’t it a magnificent bar?”
“Oh, but it is. Where’s the bartender?”
“Here, I’ll call him. Oh, barkeep?”
“Yes, sir.”
This guest wants something. Go ahead, sir.”
“Where’s the bartender.”
“I’m right here, sir.”
“I know I can see you. I just need you to answer my question. You see, my jaws aren’t as strong as they used to be, so I will need some easier wood to chew.”
“You’re a termite.”
“Correct.”
“The old joke. The termite walks into a bar and asks, “Where’s the bar tender.”
“Yup. That’s the situation.”
“Never thought I would live to see it happen.”
“So?”
“I’d try next to the window. The sun keeps hitting the bar there. I’m sure it is more tender.”
“Much obliged. See you later.”
“Yeah, sure. Look forward to it. Hey, Charlie, where did that guy come from anyway.”
“Crawled out of the woodwork, I suppose. No clue”
“I think the clientele is going downhill.”
“At least he’s not a spidey.”
“Yeah, there’s that.”
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LOL! That is so clever and creative, John. A heck of a lot of fun, too. I never saw where you were leading. Loved it!
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Thank you, Mae. A Tuesday wander. 😁
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Tender bar! 😂😂😂 Nicely done, John 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. I’m glad you liked it.
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Never heard that termite joke before. Pretty funny.
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It is an obscure one from my youth. Thanks, Charles.
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Hilarious, John, and incredibly clever! This was a fun read – bravo! 😄
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I’m glad you like it, Gwen. Fun is the objective and it’s nice to hear it was met. 😁
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Hope he’s a good tipper at least.
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One would hope. Thanks, Craig.
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Clever as always, John. 😊
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Thank you, Staci. 😁
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With termite season upon us, this was perfect timing. Hilarious, John!🤣
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I can hear the munching from here. Thanks, Jill. 😁
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Chortle, chortle, this one is exceedingly clever!
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What is it about a good chortle in the morning? Thanks, Noelle. 😊
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Good one, John! The SWAT team may have to be called in for the drunken termite.
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I’ll bet that wood has an ABV of 10%.
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Hmm, something tells me a mere spider might be better among all that wood than a termite! Nicely crafted, John.
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Yes a spider would be an upgrade here. 😁
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Wherever do you get your ideas? That gave me a good and hearty chuckle!
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I’m so glad you got a chuckle, Dale.
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You often get one out of me, John 🙂
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So glad I do.
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🙂 🤗
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Right here. Just don’t let anyone put a glass on your head…
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Good advice.
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A tender bar would probably be a very tasty bar for a termite, but property owners tend to bar termites!
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Excellent play on words, Bruce. 🤣
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LOL! That was a good one, John! Tender bar…🤣
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There is a book named The Tender Bar. (was a movie too.)
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Good one, John.
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Thank you, Michele
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Lol! Good one, John!
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Thank you, Jan
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A termite wants the bar-tender… you are older than I thought, John ol’ man!!
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I keep telling folks that I’m an old fart.
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😝
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This, I must admit, is one I had not heard yet. But of course, if Imma hear it for the first time? What better way than through the Boss.
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You are too young. I’m glad it was me who gave you the knowledge.(and a laugh I hope)
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And you sir, are charming as always.
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😊
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Ha ha! A biting commentary!
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*snort* John, you have such an imagination!
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Glad you liked it, Marie.
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Haha, you coulda been a stand-up comedian, John!
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Maybe in the next life. Thanks Priscilla. 😁
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Nicely done, John, I didn’t see that coming. “Crawled out of the woodwork…” I love it.
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Glad you liked it, Dan. n for letting me know.
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Haha, John, that was a surprise! I knew something was up, but my imagination didn’t take me there. 🙂 Tender bar…😂
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I’m glad you liked it, Lauren. 😁
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A clever idea for a prompt 🙂 And a great way to randomly choose an excerpt from our books to share with readers. 🙂
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Thank you, Debby. We’ll see how it goes.
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🙂
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