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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Complicated”
Today, I readomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 147. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest to my finger is “complicated.” This is our prompt today. Complicated by John W. Howell © 2026 “It’s complicated.” “All I asked was how come you two are not together.” “And […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “May your…”
“ May your day be wonderful” is the message on the touchscreen of the coffee machine. For the life of me, I can’t imagine why the machine has started to provide motivational messages. The last software download must have led to the idea that we humans can change our emotional state at will. Oh well, […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Content”
Today, I randomly opened The Eternal Road – The last stop to page 253. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is “content.” That is our prompt. Content by John W. Howell © 2026 “Well, you look content.” “Makes you jealous, doesn’t it?” “Not really. I have had enough […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Sweet”
The coffee machine sits quietly waiting for its first command of the day. A touch of the two coffee images on the touchscreen brings the sweet sound of beans grinding. In 14 seconds, the magic elixir that quells the evil caffeine withdrawal pain pours into the cup. The first sip quiets the sound […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “First”
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 151. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger was “first.” That is our prompt today. First by John W. Howell, © 2026 “When did you first see him?” “The first time? Let me see. I […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Contrast”
To contrast a standard coffee maker to this one is like comparing a steam locomotive to a bullet train. The locomotive gets the job done over time, but the bullet train delivers results immediately. So with that praise of the coffee machine, the two-button press delivers a double coffee in seconds. The first sip stops […]
Tuesday – A Little Personal – Finger Point Prompt –
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 259 and, with eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to the word “everyone.” This is our prompt today. Everyone by John W. Howell © 2026 “All right, everyone, listen up.” “Oh, here we go. Mr. Know-it-all is taking over.” “He always takes […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Neat” #SoCS
The neat part of having a coffee robot is the availability of that soothing syrup, available night or day, 24/7. Having to wait for an extended brewing process for more than one minute might mean the difference between calmed neurons or a catastrophic brain bleed. The first sip stops the auto production line cacaphony […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Privacy”
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 225. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “privacy.” That is our prompt today. Privacy by John W. Howell © 2026 “Could you please leave?” “What’s the problem?” “I just need some privacy.” “I don’t get it.” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “tan/ten/tin/ton/tun”
A simple Saturday would include a calm cup of coffee, peace, and quiet. Of course, around here, the coffee is available, but peace and quiet? A touch of the two-coffee button sets in motion a chain of events destined to see me admitted to a special care facility or an order for a tun of […]
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