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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Complicated
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 147. I closed my eyes and pointed to the page. The word readable nearest my finger was “complicated,” which became our prompt. Complicated by John W. Howell © 2025 “It’s complicated.” “I’m sure it is, but tell me.” “I’d rather not.” “Why?” “Because you […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “In Person”
Finally back to a normal schedule, it was good to see the coffee machine in person. She wanted to know where I had been. Rather than go through a long story, the simple answer was,”Out.” Never to be left in the dark the machine asked,”Where?” My response stopped the discussion right then and there, “Reproductive […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Steps”
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 45. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger was “Steps,” which became the prompt. Steps by John W. Howell © 2024 “We need to make a list.” “A list? What for?” “Lists help with organization by […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt –
One of the more difficult tasks here at the house is keeping the coffee machine in line. Although it is not alive there are suspicions that deep within it’s bowls rests an alien being. It coud be simply AI instaled at the Swiss facory but knowing the Swiss there would be a warning displayed somewhere […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt –
Today, I randomly opened my latest Detour on the Eternal Road (Now available on Amazon) to page 205. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger was “Thinking.” Thinking by John W. Howell © 2024 “I was thinking.” “A new activity for you.” “Very funny. I’m serious.” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Pack/Peck/Pick/Pock/Puck
Waking up to WordPress’s elimination of the Classic editor made a cup of coffee more vital than ever. The machine didn’t disappoint, and the first cup was thrown back like a shot of cheap whiskey. The second cup brought to mind a workaround. I found that clicking on the notification bell before opening a […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Stories”
Today, I randomly opened a proof copy of soon to be published Detour on the Eternal Road to page 150. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word “stories” was closest to my finger and is the prompt. Stories by John W. Howell © 2024 “Come on, Dad, tell me one of […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “it’s the little things.”
It is the New Year, and the coffee machine has been working overtime on special coffee requests. With a visit of Son and daughter, there were lattes, flat whites, and dark black coffees. It’s the little things that make a visit so lovely. The machine had a few days off, so it delivered my cup […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – My Year
The coffee machine has decided to take some time off for the holidays, which finishes my year perfectly. Since AI is new to me, there was no way to negotiate any other outcome. This morning’s coffee is being made in a French Press. We are in the four-minute waiting period, which seems like four hours. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Wish
Linda Hill’s prompt today is ‘wish.’ Here is what she says about it. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “wish.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy! If you want to see other posts on this prompt, go to Linda’s blog. Here is the link https://lindaghill.com/2024/12/20/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-dec-21-2024/ I can only think of […]
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