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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “i before e”
The desire for something different led to punching the Latte button instead of plain coffee. Had to stand back as the machine did its work. Much hissing and bubbling produced a tall glass of delightful milk foam and a layer of golden nectar. Someone called out my name, so I knew it was ready. While […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Frustration
I open the book His Revenge randomly to page 143 and, without looking, point to the page. The word closest to my finger is frustration. Frustration by John W. Howell © 2024 “Don’t say it.” “Don’t say what?” “Express your frustration with this situation.” “Okay. You just said it, so I don’t have to.” “I […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Peace/Piece
The message on the coffee machine’s screen is very clear: No coffee until we are clean. Throwing hands up in the air, all peace seems lost until the second message flashes: It only takes two minutes; press start. Grabbing a piece of courage, pressing start saves the day. There is some noise, and then […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Communicate
Today, I randomly opened the book My GRL to page 241, and without looking, my finger landed closest to the word ‘communicate.’ Communicate by John W. Howell © 2024 “So what did you say?” “I said that is no way to communicate.” “What happened then?” “He reached in his pocket and pulled out a little […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – ‘School’
The essence of the gods slowly makes its way into my cup. Being old school, there is no reason to move or engage in mental activity without that first sip of Columbia’s second-most favorite export. The cup is full, and the first sip is consumed. Thoughts turn to the alarm clock. It is set for […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Answer”
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 45 and, without looking, placed my finger on the page. The word closest to my finger is “answer.” Answer by John W. Howell © 2024 “Is that your final answer?” “What do you mean, ‘final answer?’” “I mean that you can’t change your […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Hap.”
Happiness is a strong cup of coffee to get the blood moving and the brain in gear. Thank you to my magic potion machine for delivering a cup of the hot steaming stuff with no delay. The functioning brain meant reaching for the clock would not be wasted. The clock is set for August 23, […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Nothing”
Today, I randomly opened the award-winning book Eternal Road—The Final Stop to page 259 and placed my finger on the page without looking. The word nearest to my finger is ‘nothing.’ Nothing by John W. Howell © 2024 “What are you thinking?” “Nothing.” “Oh, come on. Your face tells a different story.” “What do you […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Shirt
My coffee machine has started to develop an attitude. After punching the brew button, my fingers start drumming on the countertop. Indeed, you would think the machine could appreciate withdrawal symptoms when they manifest. Instead of sympathy, a message comes up on the touchpad. It says, “Keep your shirt on, this quality brew takes time.” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Ship”
While waiting for the delivery of my life-giving elixir, my mind wandered to some information sent to me by award-winning author and friend Gwen Plano. She sent. Coffee and tea intake were associated with long-term cognitive changes in older adults, two prospective studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) suggested. Among 6,001 Health and Retirement […]
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