Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Heavy/Light/Dark

~ John W. Howell

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

 

Brewing can’t be rushed. The coffee machine takes offense to pacing and wringing of hands. Of course, the machine is like a drug dealer who doesn’t use. It has no empathy for those strung out waiting for the next fix. Jonesing for the dark, sensious liquid to fill the cup, is a heavy burden, only made light by the trickle of liquid from the machine spouts.

Finally the cup is full and the first sip hits the brain like the locomotive of a speeding train. Consciousness is once again restored and thoughts turn to the clock. Yes it is time for another trip. This time we are going to Atlanta Georgia on February 10, 1924. The clock set for a two hour duration and plunger pulled.

We are in the police station. Mrs Asa G. Chandler, newly wed wife of CocaCola millionare, and two men were arrested and charged with Occupency of a Dive. Yes, folks the socialite and two men were reportedly drinking scotch in an apartment on the fasionable Juniper Street area of atlanta.

The two men with Mrs. Chandler were promenent businessmen known in town. The three were released on a $100 dollar bond. The arrest was conducted by Police Chief Beavers and an associate. Mrs. Chandler pleaded for mercy but Chief Beavers who was a friend of Mr. Chandler had to do his duty.

Mr. Chandler was approached by the press and his only comment was that he knew nothing about the situation and the story should be killed. This is not the first time Mr. Chandler has had problems. He was sued for $500,000 by a New Orleans woman for breach of promise, citing torrid love letters that he supposedly sent. The Jury found him innocent this week.

Just as we were  digging into other aspects of the story, like the fact that Atlanta society was shocked by the wedding, the alarm went off and the sofa had a new occupant. Of course a text from Linda Hill was waiting. It reads Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “heavy/light/dark.” Use “light” and/or its opposites. Bonus points if you use all three. Enjoy!

If you want to see what opter blogger have done with the prompt here is a link to Linda’s post. https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/09/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-10-2024/

Heavy/Light/Dark by John W. Howell © 2024

“What was that?”

“It was a bit of gossip from 1924.”

“How do you find this stuff?”

“I was looking at the Omaha Morning Bee for February 10th 1924 and there was the story on the front page.”

“Omaha?”

“Yeah. It was a big story. Don’t forget most prohibition busts made the news.”

“But someone in an apartment snorting some scotch hardly shounds like a story.”

“It was the wife of a big shot with CocaCola and suposedly someone complained.”

“Police chief not too busy I guess.”

“Go figure he was one of the husband’s friends.”

“Sounds a bit fishy.”

“Well that was the heavy story of the day.”

“Speaking of heavy. How about a dark ale.”

“You mean you don’t want a light beer?”

“Carbonated defrost is what those are. VooDoo Ranger for us.”

“Order Uber.”

“Already did. It’s sitting over there.”

Photo by Dan Antion  https://nofacilities.com/

“Kiss Mobile?”

“Oh come on. Can you imagine how many folks will want a ride in it.”

“I can hear the line now. “Wanna go for a ride in my kiss mobile?”

“Could be worse. I was going to get us an ice cream truck but could find one.”

“Well I guess you are right. Let’s go.”

“Let’s go for a ride and some kisses.”

“Stop it.”

61 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Heavy/Light/Dark”

  1. Seriously? I not gone wrong as i read the word “brewing” in the first line and had the thought it’s truely connected to beer. 😉 Who want’s to take a ride inside a brew kettle? I love the experiences of the time travel, John! Best wishes, and enjoy your weekend! xx Michael

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  2. The Chandlers would have their own reality show today. As for light beer, my rule is that it has to be super cold . . . and there can’t be any other selection in the house. Then . . dive in!

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  5. Was she at least drinking rum and Coke when arrested? It’s amazing what made the headlines back then. Still, Omaha? I guess vicarious gossip was as good as it got in the corn fields. Well done, John.

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  6. To me, it’s amazing that archives of newspapers are kept.
    It took the referral to that time period being during the Prohibition Era for me to get why people were arrested for drinking scotch. It slipped my slippery mind. 😆

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  10. The Kissmobile image is quite timely with Valentine’s Day just a few days away, John. That being said, chocolate is always welcome in this home…whether it be light, heavy…or dark chocolate!

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  13. I was in the prohibition themed bar in NYC recently. Very cool. Loved the post. Headline News from yesteryear makes things interesting. And you can never go wrong with a Kiss mobile 🤣

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  20. Scandal and gossip are absolute musts in life. That’s why we have conspiracy theories… to fill in gaps and lull.
    Thanks for the trip back, John. I love history, big and small.

    A Kissmobile?
    Now you’re talking!
    💋💋💋💋

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