I guess everyone knows how this works. I open a book to a random page, and then, with my eyes closed, I point. The word or words closest to my finger is the prompt.
Today, I opened The Last Drive to page 171, and the word “bullet” ended up nearest my finger. So that’s the prompt.
Bullet by John W. Howell © 2023
“What’s the name of your horse?”
“Bullet. How about yours?”
“Daisies.”
“Daisies?”
“Yeah, Daisies. Got something to say about that?”
“No, it just seems like an odd name for a horse.”
“Why’s that?”
“I mean he’s big and strong looking but to have a sissy name like that seems odd.”
“Sissy name?”
“Well, maybe I shouldn’t have said that, but it seems inappropriate.”
“Maybe if you knew how he got the name, it might change your mind.”
“So tell me.”
“He has had ten owners, and none could ride him. The last one was bucked off.”
“That had to hurt.”
“Pushing up daisies”
“Oh my.”
“Hense the name. Any more questions?”
“Nope. A fine-looking animal.”
A good one. My dad would have enjoyed that too.
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Thank you, Darlene. 😊
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Good one, John. I mean, what’s in a name?
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So true. Thanks, Dan. 😁
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Starting off great again, John!!
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Thanks GP. Love that jpeg. 😁
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My job is done…
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Talk about a cute name with a dark backstory.
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Yes it does seem a little dark.
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It is always a good choice to be nice to Daisies. A very good choice.
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Indeed.
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Pushing up daisies! Good one, John! 🙂
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Thanks, Tim.
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haha! **I didn’t mean sissy name. I meant si, si! good name!** Such a good one, John.
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Thank you, Lois. I’m glad you liked it. 😊
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Great job with the prompt, John. Loved ‘pushing up daisies’.
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I so glad you did, Jennie.
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😀
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😊
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Ha ha, good one!!
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I’m glad you liked it Liz.
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Hahahahaha! Clever prompt and well done. Bravo. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
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Happy holidays.
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Thank you, Monika. Your comment was in the spam folder. I guess WP thought your tree was unusual. (Which it is and marvelous too) Wew had a great Christmas. Thanks.
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You made my day, John. Thanks!
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I’m so glad you liked it Grant.
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You get a standing ovation for that one, John. Very clever!!
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Ha ha ha! You took your shot and it was a bull’s-eye!
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Thank you, Pam
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Very clever, John. I was wondering what you’d come up with and you surprised me. Bravo! 😉
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I’m glad, Gwen. Thank you. 😁
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Not seen that before what a great idea and a fun little story.
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Thank you, Karen. I do a finger point prompt every once in a while.I’m glad you like the story. 😊
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Super idea. I’ve also reblogged it and it’s scheduled for a few days.
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Thank you for sharing it. 😊
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My pleasure.
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😊
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Surprised me again. I thought for sure the other guy did a finger point prompt.
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Yeah. Pretty tricky that guy. Thanks, Craig
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Never judge a horse by its name. Is that how it goes?
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In this case, Daisies is a perfect name sine that seems to be the destination of the unwary.
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Hahaha! Sounds like an appropriate name to me!
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Yes, given the outcomes, I agree.
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😉
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😊
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That was fun! Thanks John!
🌼🤞 🌼🤞
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So glad you liked it, Resa 🌺X 🌺X
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We’re together on this one!
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🌼X 🌺X 🌺X 🌼X 🥗X
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🥗X 🌼X 🌺X 🌺X 🌼X 🥗X
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If you put two salads on there where do I go? Okay try this. 🥗X 🌼X 🌺X 🌺X 🌼X 🥗X🍏X
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Okay you asked for it. 🍏X🥗X 🌼X 🌺X 🌺X 🌼X 🥗X🍏X🥦X. There
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Yeah, after learning that I think Imma take my chances with Bullet . . .
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Bullet is a good ole horse.
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Lo ved the share. Thank you, Karen.
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I think he should turn and slowly walk away from Dasies. LOLOL That was great!
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I would advise that kymber
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Thank you for sharing my post
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