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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Clothes
So I opened The Last Drive randomly to page 271 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is clothes, which is our prompt today. Clothes by John W. Howell © 2023 “Well, sir, we can certainly measure your waist, but I think it will still be an extra, extra large.” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Pick a number”
Thinking of the heat possibilities for the next ten days, the slow dribble of coffee and rising steam leads me to consider ice cubes in the brew. Shaking off the thought and taking the first sip causes the concern over hot stuff in the summer to fly out the window. Yes, it has been above […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Glasses
You know the drill. Randomly open a book to a page and, without looking, put your finger on the page. The word or words closest to your finger is the prompt. Today, we have opened The Last Drive to page 91, and the word is ‘glasses.’ Glasses by John W. Howell © 2023 “Do you […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “One/Won”
Serenity is having a cup of coffee and time to think of important matters. The machine has given up its addictive brew, and now, with feet up, the time seems right for those important thoughts. The first sip of nectar stimulates the brain into action. The first thought: One cannot live by bread alone. […]
Tuesday- Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Showing”
Here is how it works. I open a book to a random page and without looking point. The word or words closest to my pointing finger is the prompt. Today I opened Eternal Road – The last stop to page 191 and found “showing” under my finger. Showing by John W. Howell © 2023 “Your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 “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 […]
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