Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Genuine

~ John W. Howell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 187. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “genuine.”  This is the prompt.

Genuine by John W. Howell © 2025

“Yeah sure. Tell me again where you found this?”

“Like I said, it was by a tree, and I was just looking around, and it caught my eye.”

“How did it  ‘catch’ your eye?”

“Just look at how brilliant it is. Who would miss that?”

“Do you know how rare it is to find one of these?”

“I know that’s why I was so excited to show it to you.”

“Well, you did the right thing. We first have to determine if it is genuine.”

“How do we do that?”

“The easiest way is to rub it against a tooth. If it feels smooth, it probably is genuine.”

“You say probably. Can’t you be certain?”

“We have to do a couple of other tests.”

“Like?”

“The smell test. One sniff and I can tell the real thing from some kind of imitation.”

“Okay, then what?”

“The final test is taste.”

“Taste?”

“Yup. We put our tongue on it and then try to remember what the taste was of a one-carat treasure.”

“Since I found it, shouldn’t I be the one to determine if it’s genuine?”

“Usually, but I have more experience and can be very objective.”

“Alright, I trust you. Go ahead and tell me if it is genuine.”

“Umm smells right.

“Uh huh.”

“Feels smooth on the tooth.”

“So far, so good.”

“Yum tastes like I remember.”

“Hey, don’t eat the whole thing.”

“Eh, what’s up, Doc. By the way, caret is spelled carrot. Have a nice day.”

 

 

52 thoughts on “Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Genuine”

  9. I was thinking “rabbit” when I read your first “carat,” but of course I wasn’t sure until I’d reached the end. Well played, good sir. Well played!

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  10. Love how you bring us along, each of us trying to guess at what the twist will be. Somehow, carrot was far from my mind! As always, you know how to bring a smile to our faces!

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