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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Chill
The message on the control pad was clear in its meaning. The lone word, “Chill,” meant coffee would be delayed. Drumming fingers on the kitchen counter does no good whatsoever. An eternity passes until the slow drool of lifesaving elixir begins from the twin spouts. Finally, I take a first sip, which comes just as […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – Position
Today, I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 115. Without looking, I pointed at the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “position.” Position by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, what position do you play?” “I pretty much play them all.” “You’re kidding.” “No, I figured if I was going to […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Mug
The coffee machine has the day off. Here’s what happened. Daughter went to Costa Rica and brought back some coffee. The coffee was already ground, so using the machine to brew a cup was not impossible, but it was close to it. A French Press was conscripted into action. Boiling water, tablespoons of coffee, and […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Voices
Today, I opened Eternal Road- The last stop randomly to page 119. Without looking, I pointed to the page. The word “voices was nearest my finger/ Voices by John W. Howell © 2024 “Did you hear that?” “What?” “Voices.” “Where?” “All around.” “I don’t hear anything.” “OMG. THEY ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY.” “Calm down. There […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Word that starts with Kn”
One knows when the machine is going to function correctly. There are no knocks or pings, and the aroma begins immediately. This knowledge comes from years of experience relying on machines for life-affirming elixir. Today is good in that the liquid pours from the twin spouts like it is happy to see me. One sip […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Contemplation
Today, I opened Our Justice randomly to page 151. I pointed to the page with my eyes closed, and the word contemplation was closest to my finger. Contemplation by John W. Howell © 2024 “You’re quiet.” “Yeah.” “Is it a contemplation, or are you not feeling well?” “A little of both, I suppose.” “Aw. What […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Clip
A note on the coffee machine held in place by a clip made a heart-stopping announcement: THE MACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER. This is the message from hell. There is no signature and, therefore, no avenue of appeal. How can the machine be out of order? What manner of trickery is this? Who is responsible? […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Recognized
Today, I randomly opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 177 and pointed to the page with my eyes closed. Under my finger is the word ‘recognized.’ Our prompt. Recognized by John W. Howell © 2024 “Why the clown mask. You going to a party?” “I don’t want to be recognized.” “By whom?” “That guy standing […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Fork
Waiting on the nectar that sustains all life. I’m not sure why it is taking so long, but to investigate, a fork is put into play to remove the inspection hatch plate. All seems normal until it appears the start button has not been pushed. This demonstrates the need for the glorious liquid before doing […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Hot Water
I randomly opened the book His Revenge to page 109. Without looking, I pointed to the page, and the closest word to my finger was a tie between hot and water, so I used both. Hot Water by John W. Howell © 2024 “What are you reading?” “A fascinating book about scientific experiments.” “Really. You […]
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