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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – ‘Record’
Waiting for my coffee to begin its journey from the bean hopper through the press and down the twin spouts, my thoughts turn to how nice it is to be in my own place. The aroma of the coffee filling the mug causes a reflection on how great the simple things of life […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Wine/Crackers
You know the drill. I open a book to a random page and then, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger will be the prompt. Today I opened Eternal Road to page 111. There are two words under my finger; wine and crackers. So let’s go with […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Acronym”
My blinking SOS with my eyes had no effect on the clerk. WTF went through my brain as the clerk handed me my temporary membership card. Making faces and rolling my eyes did nothing to alert the clerk that my condition was SOL. Jessica grabs my arm and pulls me away from the desk. “Let’s […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Rock.”
Jessica continues to hold the gun on me. I ask her kindly if she might be willing to aim it at the big guy driving the car. She chuckles and gives me a smile that says, “Fat Chance.” A look out the windshield lets me spot a coffee shop on the next corner. I […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – ‘Asleep’
The idea is to open a book randomly and, without looking, point to the page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger is the prompt. Today we opened The Eternal Road on page 147. The word closest to the pointing finger is ‘asleep.’ Asleep by John W. Howell © 2023 “Who can tell […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Starts with “AB”
A guy about 300 pounds and six foot four unties me while Jessica stands, pointing a gigantic handgun at my nose. “Okay, wise guy, “she says. “You said you knew where the statue is, so now’s your chance. Get up, and let’s go.” She waves the gun in the direction of the door. The big […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Sight/site”
Jessica Rabbit has two messages for me last time. The first was delivered. It had to do with the prompt. that week. When we were last together, the question came out of my mouth. “And the second?” My head is pounding, trying to convince my still-bound hands to get coffee. Tied to a chair […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – “Expression.”
Here’s how it goes. I open a book to a random page. Without looking, I point to a place on the page. The word or words closest to my finger is the prompt. Today the book is The Last Stop, page 201, and the word “expression.” Expression by John W. Howell © 2023 “Please hold […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Glances
What this prompt is all about is opening a book to a random place and without looking point to a page. The word or words closest to the pointing finger is the prompt. I opened The Last Drive to page 67 and the word “glances” was closest to my finger. Glances by John W. Howell […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Left Alone”
We finally reach the destination to meet with the boss. Being left alone with duct tape wrist binders, a black cloth bag over my head, and no coffee has me a bit rattled. Trying hard to pick up any sounds that could give me a hint of my whereabouts proves fruitless. There are no […]
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