Today, I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 251 and pointed to the page without looking. The word closest to my finger is “call.”
Call by John W. Howell © 2024
“There is a call for you.”
“For me? I don’t know anyone who would call.”
“Well, it is obvious that it’s for you.”
“I am really confused. Who would be calling me.”
“Why don’t you answer the call and find out.”
“It could be someone selling something, that’s why.”
“Oh, come on. You can just say no, right?”
“You would think, but I’m a pushover regarding sales pitches.”
“How about I go with you, and if it is a pitch, I’ll tell them no.”
“You would do that for me?”
“Of course.”
“Since it is Thanksgiving time, I just want to say I’m thankful for you.”
“Aw, that is sweet.”
“Okay, let’s go answer the call.”
“On second thought, maybe we should just stay here.”
“Why a change of mind?”
“There is something strange about that call.”
“Like what?”
“The quack sounds artificial. Listen.”
“Yeah, I hear what you mean. Wait a minute. Do you think duck season has opened?”
“I’ll bet you are right. You better lay low.”
“How about you?”
“I don’t think goose season is open yet. If it is, though, I think the turkeys have more to worry about.”
“Let’s just stay here.”
“Good plan.”
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Fun tale.
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Thank you, Craig. 😊
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Yes, a quacking phone call should be ignored, unless you’re a duck. 😃
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Tim.
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Put up Wabbit season signs. Foolproof and time-tested plan.
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They should get on it fast. Thanks for the suggestion, Charles.
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Duck conversations always quack me up.
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Good one, Lois. 😂
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Sci-fi novels taught us that AI will imitate people so well that human and androids will be hard to tell apart. Is AI imitating ducks now? Is nothing safe?
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Some hunter out there is using a duck call and these two finally caught on.
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Oh! I didn’t catch that part 🙃
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You are not alone. Most thought it was some kind of AI. 😁
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Haha! Yes, best ignore those types of calls!
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Yes indeed. Thanks, Dale.
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LOL I’ve missed your prompts so much. You’re so humorous. 😀
P.S. I’m glad you put Bluesky up to share to because I just joined. I like that there is another platform.
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I like there is another platform too. I ‘m just getting used to it though. Thanks for following.
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This got a laugh from me and I hadn’t even gotten to the twist yet!
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So glad, Noelle. 😁
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Loved it! 🙂
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Nice start to the day.
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Music to my eyes. Thanks, Jacqui.
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I always like to see creatures outwit the hunters.
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I do too. I’m not a hunter but realize others enjoy it. It’s just not for me so anytime I can put one over on a hunter I enjoy it.
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I have to take care not to say it too loudly around here, though.
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Yeah. Elmer Fudd might be listening.
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Exactly.
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I’m in agreement with getting one over on the hunter. Very entertaining.
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Lots of fun, John. I think ducks, geese, and turkeys should all lay low for a little white longer. 🙂
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Glad you liked it Diana. 😁
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haha, I agree, stay put! 🦆
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Yup
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Good plan not to answer that call, John 🙂
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I thought so too. 😊
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😂 A lot more concerning than a telemarketer!
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Yes. A lot more concerning. 😁
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Yes! 😁
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“Unknown Name”
Good to avoid that one. Have a nice holiday, John.
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Good thing he has Quack ID
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Artificial quack sounds, that is scary. Our dog Rollo was so afraid of natural duck quacks that he ran all the way home.
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😁 I can see it. Poor Rollo
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First of all… I love this kind of game* – I have to say it’s really fun to write with a help of random words 🙂
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I do two stories a week with random words, so I agree.
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And whoever called… is gone 🙂 until they’ wanted to sell something 😅😅
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Indeed. Hate robo calls.
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Very Christmas-like story 🙂 😀 we like 🔥🩷
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Thank you, Ray.
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If this is an example of keyboard composition that you mentioned, excellent job. Your blog looks interesting and I look forward to reading more.. Pat
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Thank you so much for the visit, Pat. I look forward to reading more of yours as well.
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Haha! I loved this, John. Happy almost Thanksgiving, and big hugs.
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Fun story, John, and good to lay low! My boss is a duck hunter, and every time he tells us that it was a good weekend during duck season, I cringe for the ducks! Happy early Thanksgiving!
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With hunting season and the big storm, it’s definitely not a good time to be any kind of ‘flyer.’ 🤣
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Time to walk. 😁
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The Ducks seems to have have quacked themselves out…. Are you sure it wasn’t a gobble gobble? from that Turkey in the Kitchen?
Happy Thanksgiving John… And thank you for all the Calls, you make to Dreamwalker’s 🙂 xx ❤
( And no need to answer this one.. Just Enjoy your Thanksgiving ) xx ❤
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Thank you, Sue. I always feel welcome at your place and it is wonderful to be there. 🤗
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Thank you John that’s very nice to know xx 😊😍
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