Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 45 and, without looking, placed my finger on the page. The word closest to my finger is “answer.”
Answer by John W. Howell © 2024
“Is that your final answer?”
“What do you mean, ‘final answer?'”
“I mean that you can’t change your mind once you commit.”
“Um, maybe I better think a little linger.”
“I haven’t got all day.”
“Okay, okay, I just need a second.”
“Time’s up.”
“I said a second, not a split second.”
“Very funny. Come on, is that your final answer.”
“Yes. For heaven’s sake. That is my final answer.”
“Well, congratulations. You have completed the test.”
“Test? What test?”
“The test to see if you have what it takes to be part of this great organization.”
“Part of? Wait a minute. All I did was come in here for lunch.”
“I know, and now you are one of us.”
“I just said yes to your question. I didn’t know there was any more to it than that.”
“Oh, cricket. The world is a wondrous place, and on every highway, important questions need answers. You did well.”
“I’m sure I don’t understand what you just said, nor will I understand it.”
“It doesn’t matter. You said yes, and that’s all that counts.”
“I still don’t understand the importance of the question, ‘Do you want fries with that?’ I will just trust that my sandwich will be ready soon.”
“Life is more than a sandwich, cricket. I pray you see that one day. That’ll be eight fifty.”
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John! There are people and places… (?)
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And stories. Thanks, Joy.
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The cult of fries.
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Sounds like a secret society.
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Fries would make the sandwich more of a meal, but would take more time.
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Another philosophical goodie, Tim. 😁
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Oh, for a second there I thought we stepped into an episode of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire! Maybe that would have been better as we would know what it means to be right! $$$.
Be ready for the next question in that fries club…do you want ketchup with those fries?
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Ha ha ha. As it turned out is was a little short of Millionaire. Of course, having a a swami as a server is a change up.
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My goodness, I read it twice and think I need another cup of coffee. One thing for sure, life is much more than a sandwich. Very clever, John. Enjoy the fries. 😂
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Thank you, Gwen. 😁
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Better be an amazing sandwich and come with a drink for that price.
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I agree.
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Good grief. And yet doesn’t life often feel that way? Why keep things simple if we can complicate them? Nicely done, John!
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Yes, complicated is more fun.
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For sure. 😀
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Awesome way to meet your challenge. My twisted mind went to answer the question “would you like sweet potato or curly fries?” 🤣 And I think I’ll just pass on the ketchup this time.
[talk about ironic…I was just reading that page last night!] 😉
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That is ionic and spooky, Monika. Curly fries. Love them. I hope you are enjoying the story.
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It’s been a fun read.
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Good to hear.
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I discovered that this is ‘Just Because Day’ and it seems Cricket is having one!
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So true. Thanks GP.
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When I was in a social work master’s program, a joke made the rounds (and probably had been making the rounds for millennia). Question: In a perfect world, what would a social worker ask you? Answer: Do you want fries with that? 😉
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Good one, Marie.
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Before you Answer … Be sure you know the question!..
another great little dialogue John .. Have a great rest of your week 🙂 xx
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Yes one has to know the question, Sue. Thanks for the nice words. Have a great week as well.
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You too John.. 🙂 xx
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That is a fun game and it was a fun dialogue
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Haha! Those pressing questions about fries. I say yes nearly every time.
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I do too. Thanks, Pete.
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In the future, I think you’d be well-advised to avoid that restaurant! A) they’re weird; B) they’re over-priced … who pays $8+ for a sandwich???; C) They’re weird!
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I hate to tell you but at McDonalds, according to their menu, a quarter pounder with bacon and cheese is $7.49.
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Say WHAT??? That’s highway robbery … and their food isn’t even good!!!
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Lol! I’d say yes to the fries, but not sure about being part of the organization. Sounds sketchy to me. 🙂
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It does sound sketchy.
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Ha Ha, good one, John!
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Thank you, Debbie.
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You got roped into that alright. Never skip the fries, especially if they’re sweet potato😉
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Good rule.
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Life is better with the right sandwich. And I guess the ‘right sandwich’ depends on the day.
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So true. The right sandwich can make or break a day for sure.
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Sho nuff
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I’ll be sure to steer clear of that eating establishment. Too much hassle for a sandwich!
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I would stay away too. 😁
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