It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and we have a new logo. John Holton is the genius behind its design. This week’s prompt is “cash” and Linda Hill says we can use it as a noun, verb or anything we want. If you would like to learn more here is a link into the Twilight Zone where you’ll certainly be on your own.https://lindaghill.com/2016/08/12/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-august-1316/
Cash by John W. Howell © 2016
“Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.”
“No, you’re not. You don’t even look like Johnny Cash.”
“I really would like to be Johnny Cash, though.”
“Well, that black outfit sure gives the illusion.”
“Yeah, too bad I can play the guitar.”
“You don’t need to do that. There a plenty of guitar players. All you have to do is sing.”
“I’m afraid I can’t do that either. Listen. ‘I hold out for the tie that binds, I walk the line”‘
“You are certainly right about the non-singing part. Maybe if you just stood in the dark with that black hat and outfit, someone may think you are Johnny Cash.”
“You think so?”
“No. Had you going there didn’t I.”
“Okay, so I’m no Johnny Cash. Who can I be then?”
“Why don’t you try yourself?”
“How would I earn money that way.”
“Ever think of working?”
“Uh. There’s that word again. Why does everyone think I should work?”
“I think most of us are tired of handing you cash when you beg.”
“Beg? I don’t beg. By the way, you wouldn’t have a couple of bucks you could lend me do ya?”
“No.”
“Aw, come on. I have not eaten in days, and I just need a little food so I can go job hunting.”
“You’re begging.”
“Seriously? No, I’m not. I’m just giving you the rationale for handing me some coin so I can cash it in on a burger.”
“Then what?”
“Then what what?”
“After the burger then what?”
“I’ll see if the burger joint is hiring.”
“Right. I can see you doing that after your burger. You’ll take a nap is what you’ll do.”
“How do you know?”
“How many burgers have I funded.”
“Oh, maybe a few.”
“Like hundreds and after each one you have a nap on the bench.”
“You know what?”
“What?”
“You’re right. I need to get a grip. Don’t give me the burger cash.”
“What? wait. Here take the money.”
“No, I need to take charge.”
“Please take the money.”
“Well, I hate to see a person beg. Okay. Thanks.”
“You’re good you know that right?”
“I know.”
Ah, another end of the week. We have been waiting anxiously for the equestrian events to begin at the Olympics. We are not much for the other sports but do love to watch horses compete. We enjoyed fifteen years of watching daughter in competition, and I guess it never leaves the blood. Today’s JohnKu talks about passion. I hope you like it.
