Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Approach

~ John W. Howell

 

Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 67. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “approach.” This is the prompt today.

Approach by John W. Howell © 2026

“Nice approach. Now let’s see you sink that one.”

“You know it makes me nervous when you are watching.”

“How can I help but watch. I’m right here.”

“Maybe you could just turn around and look the other way.”

“That is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. It can’t make that much difference.”

“But it does.”

“Why?”

“Well, I know you will be evaluating my technique.”

“Technique?” Oh, come on now. I’ve watched you sink hundreds. I don’t recall a technique.”

“So you say.”

“I’m serious. If you asked me to explain your so-called technique, I would be at a loss for words.”

“Could you humor me then?”

“And turn away?”

“Yes.”

“Oh, all right. I was going to offer some advice, though.”

“Like what?”

“Once you sink that bird, tuck it under a log. You can then come back for it.”

“That is a great suggestion. Where’d you learn that?”

“You know that old gator who hangs out in the West swamp?”

“Grumpy old fart?”

“That’s the one. That’s his approach to saving the game. He taught me that.”

“Well, okay. Thank you. Never mind the turnaround. Here I go. I know just the log.”

“When you come back, we’ll lie out in the sun.”

“I’d like that. See you soon.”

53 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Approach”

  1. I have to agree. When you are being watched, it throws the entire process off. I knew golfers who couldn’t drive the ball if anyone in their group was watching, crazy! And there are a host of other examples of individuals who look like total dunces when they are being watched. The New York Jets, for example . . .

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