The drill is to open a book at a random page and, without looking, point to the page. The word or words nearest the finger becomes the prompt. For example, I opened The Last Drive randomly to page 187, and my finger landed on the word ‘we’ll.’ So let’s see what can be done with that word.
We’ll by John W. Howell © 2023
“Done right, and we’ll rule the world.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Aren’t you tired of being under the boot of the man?”
“I try to stay out of the way.”
“Spoken like a true wimp.”
“No spoken like someone who has learned to not make trouble.”
“As I said, a wimp. Don’t you ever want to be in command?”
“Not in my nature. So what’s your plan?”
“We lay a trap.”
“A trap? What kind of trap.”
“I think we could set it up so we could have a pit dug when the man walks across the yard. He would fall in, and we’d have him.”
“How tall is the man?”
“I would say six feet or so.”
“So to hold him the pit would have to be more that that.”
“Yeah. Hmm that would be a pretty big hole.”
“That he wouldn’t notice?”
“We’d cover it.”
“Okay. Now not to be a spoil sport how tall are you?”
“Never measured.”
“My estimate is a quarter of an inch.”
“So?”
“You are planning a hole that is at least 240 times your size. What makes you think you can do this?”
“We are ants. We lift weights 100 times our own. Why not dig hundreds of times our size? I’ll organize a digging party.”
“I think you have been listening to Frank Sinatra too much. High hopes has noting to do with this reality. Besides as you dig the hole you don’t think the man will see it?”
“I suppose it would stand out.”
“And the minute he thought a bunch of ants were digging a hole he would spray the whole mess and kill us all.”
“Okay maybe not such a good plan.”
“Why not just torture him?”
“I’m listening.”
“Sneak into the house and take his sugar.”
“That would take an army.”
“Hello. Earth to dummkoph. What’s our name?”
“It could work. I’ll spred the word.”
“We’ll rule the house or at least the sugarbowl.”
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Such an amazing imagination! 👏
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Thank you, Tim.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael.
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I also love the way the story is going on. Best wishes, John! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. 😁
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The return of the ants!! Love the Frank Sinatra reference. I think your ants would be able to dig that pit for a man to fall into.
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To do it undetected would be the challenge. 😁
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Good point! That would be a whole lotta ants.
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I hear them whispering
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Gasp! It’s a vast ant conspiracy . . .
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It is.
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This was wonderful, John! Although I don’t want ants in my sugar bowl, or even the house, I got such a chuckle out of this. Thanks for the giggles! 😄
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So glad you did, Mae. Thanks for letting me know. 😊
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Everybody wants to rule the world, gee sounds like a song, eh?
Good job once again, John.
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It does sound like a song, GP. Thanks, GP.
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Perfect timing, John! The ants are starting to stir. Good one!
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They are doing the same here. Thanks, Jill.
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Can one listen to too much Sinatra? I feel like the answer’s no.
Fun one, John. As always.
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I’m glad you liked it, Staci. 😁
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Such an imagination. I miss the antics.
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Saturday stuff you mean?
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Sure 😀
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😁
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Loved the HIgh Hopes reference! Ants are amazing – and especially tough to get rid of in your house!
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Think about missing sugar too.
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They like peanut butter too!
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Yes. Love it.
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“Just what makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber tree plant…” We need more Frank Sinatra in our lives! Great story, John. 🌞
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One could only hope. Thanks, Gwen.
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Yes, it is time for that rule of sugar!
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It is. Thanks, Denise.
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Reminds me of my apartment in Florida. Ants were always getting in there alongside the roaches.
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I remember staying in places in Florida where the ants marched in.
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Well, well, well… Plan B sounds good.
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This is perfect and I absolutely love the idea of opening a book, pointing and enjoying what you find. The ants are currently invading the kitchen in my home. This was just what I needed today. I’m going to get a book and do the same. Hugs, C
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Sorry for the late reply, Cheryl, but this ended up in spam. Thanks for the comment.
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I tell ya, John… how you got to this from “we’ll”… You are one of a kind! That was fun!
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I’m so glad you liked it, Dale.
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Indeed!
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“Why not just torture him?” “I’m listening.” Perfect, John. Well done.
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😁
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This was fun, John 😊
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I’m glad you liked it, Dan.
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Your gift never disappoints, John.
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Thanks, Hook.
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‘We’ll rule the house or at least the sugarbowl’ … had me chuckling aloud 😂 Love your response to the prompt, John 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. 😁
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So cute, John, and bringing in Frank and his High Hopes brought a smile. 🎶😀
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Thanks, Lauren.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if there were ants that thought as this one little guy does. I mean, the hills they build are pretty impressive 🙂
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It just could be there is one out there. Thanks, Marie.
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Such an entertaining story. I can almost picture your dogs doing this.
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Thank you, Michele.
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you are the Man; to get from we’ll to an ant invasion of the sugarbowl is quite some achievement. I almost suggested you’d gone down a rabbit hole but I really don’t want to give you ideas…
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Yes do not prompt me.
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Noted. I won’t!
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😁
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From one lofty goal to another! Love this, John, and ruling the sugar bowl sounds much easier than digging a huge hole. Great stuff!
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Thank you, Jan.😁
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Lol “not to be a spoilsport”! I love that song! I think of Doris Day’s version.
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It is a good song. Thanks, Luanne
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You are welcome.
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😊
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A fun story, John. Ants are rather amazing creatures, but I think the sugar bowl is better than the human size hole. It’s bite-size.
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I agree, Diana. 😊
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Dummkoph was an interesting find ☺️
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Great word.
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