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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 – Brushed
I opened the book My GRL randomly to page 191 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “brushed.” Brushed by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, how long did that take?” “It seemed like ten days, but it was only two. He is now fully brushed.” “That sounds […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Speedometer
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 199 and, without looking at the page, I pointed. The word nearest my finger is ‘speedometer.’ Speedometer by John W. Howell © 2024 “How fast are we going?” “Looking at the speedometer, we are standing still.” “Yeah, but the trees are rushing by, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “tack/tech/tick/tock/tuck.”
Coffee can’t come soon enough. There should be a way to start an IV while still in bed. In that way, stepping on legos, stubbed toes, tripping over footstools, and all manner of mayhem might be avoided. Such is impractical, so one must go through the minefield to reach the golden elixir. The first […]
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 […]
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.” […]
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