Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Mono”

~ John W. Howell

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

 

The only sound this morning is the dignified monotone of the coffee machine, indicating the cup is ready. Feeling mononucleosis-like exhaustion from the previous week’s mayhem, the cup offers the promise of relief. A few sips bring me to the point of recognizing the silence surrounding my inner sanctum.

As my interior monologue about the serenity of the place comes to a close, the intrusive sound of the Klaxon horn connected to the doorbell shatters the momentary peace. Twiggy and Lucy take up their Hounds of Baskerville impersonation while the security shutdown procedure is begun. A quick glance at the security camera screen shows the presence of a monolith on the front porch.

The claymore mines are disarmed. The tower machine guns are placed on standby. The boiling oil vat is secured. The moat net retracted. The concertina wire rolled back. The trebuchet secured. The gate lifted. The locks and deadbolts reset. The front door opened.

A tall box stands before me. An envelope with the words OPEN ME FIRST is taped to the front. Ripping it off and tearing it open reveals two messages. The first tells me to pull the handle marked OPEN on the box. The second is from Linda Hill and says Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “starts with mono.” Find a word that starts with “mono” and use it in your post. Enjoy!

If you want to enjoy go to Linda’s blog and read how simple it is. You will also find other idiots’ author’s versions of the prompt. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2023/04/14/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-april-15-2023/

Starts with Mono by John W. Howell © 2023

“Another cliffhanger, huh?”

“Well, I needed a rest from that circus.”

“You ever get that tent taken away?”

“Yeah, but the elephant poop was a challenge.”

“That is a little too much information.”

“I suppose. I won’t go into the clown car mess then.”

“Yeah, please don’t. So, what’s going on with the box? ”

“Looks like we all will find out next week.”

“Schweinehund.”

“What’s that?”

“A friend used that word this week.”

“Okay then. I hope it wasn’t aimed at you.”

“No, he was talking about others.”

“Good. Not a compliment.”

“Do you know what it means?”

“It is an insult and can have several meanings.”

“Like what?”

“Fatherless child.”

“Bastard?”

“That and arse too.”

“Well, we can change the subject real soon.”

“I noticed you called me that.”

“Term of endearment for another cliffhanger.”

“Okay, what would you call a VooDoo Ranger?”

“Lifesaver.”

“Close enough. Uber on its way?”

“Ordered.”

“Outstanding.”

 

68 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Starts with Mono””

      1. I think the mono one works better. I’ve run into a lot of people who don’t realize exhaustion happens with Covid. Sadly, some of them have been doctors that I’ve talked to for help with my symptoms.

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  3. Do you think other authors got that ‘2001’ style prompt delivery? I think that would be pretty neat!! (The mononucleosis we can do without.)

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    1. It seems they have. Of course a well placed dog treat and the whole watchdog thing would be off. They would embrace their new friend. Maybe even help put the TV in the car.

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  14. John, you better keep an eye on that friend of yours…sounds like he’s trying to start some kind of 🥊mono e mono🥊 trouble. Better give Twiggy and Lucy some extra high-protein meals just in case.

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  15. John, you better keep an eye on that friend of yours…sounds like he’s trying to start some kind of 🥊mono e mono🥊 trouble. Better give Twiggy and Lucy some extra high-protein meals just in case.

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    1. I got the other four comments too. If you use this acount (Whatever it is) the comment will show up and you won’t think it has gone into a black hole. Thanks for the warning. Yeah that guy has been trying to start trouble for years. 😁

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  17. It didn’t take long to answer my question, how long will it be before someone uses ‘mononucleosis’. Somehow, I knew it would be you. Nice. By the way, the Baskerville hound was only one. I know, I’ll never get invited for a beer🤓

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  19. Nothing monochromatic about this post, John.
    Yes, the colour of clown cars, elephant poop and tents are gone, and monotony sets in.
    At least I have the lever to look forward to!
    I suppose monovoodoranger is not a word, nor an option.
    🎪OX 🤡OX 🐘 OX 💩OX

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      1. monovoodooranger: The act of drinking only 1?
        OR?
        The emojis were inspired by the circus in your back yard. 😂 After many, many years of emojis, I finally found a use for the blob of poo.
        One never knows when it will come in handy!
        🤗😘 🤗😘 🤗😘 🤗😘

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        1. Yes Monovoodooranger is the act of drinking only one. I have yet to find a use for a smiling pile of poo. I think it was great in your stream.🤗😘 🤗😘 🤗😘 🤗😘

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