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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Shake.”
The coffee machine required a shake to allow the beans to enter the hopper. Sometimes they get hung up at the opening, and the grinder goes nuts trying to figure out where the beans have been hiding. This is knowledge obtained by having a heart-to-heart talk with the AI in charge. The AI explained that […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Exclamation!”
Wow! The speed of the coffee delivery this morning was nothing short of outstanding. It appears the coffee machine has developed a way to sense the urgency of the need for caffeine. It responds at a speed necessary to prevent a total collapse of the host. It is very logical for AI to continually […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Union
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 97. With eyes closed I pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger was union. Union by John W. Howell © 2025. “Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today to witness the beautiful union of this male and this female. If anyone has […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Jam.
This morning is cappuccino morning. The machine receives its command, and the grinding, whirring sounds bring joy to the heart. There it is—a beautiful 8 oz cup of frothy goodness. One sip and a wipe of the foam mustache prepare one for the clock. The clock is set for April 11, 1925. The location is […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Him the Wedding
I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 229. Three words were closest to my finger when I pointed at the page with my eyes closed. The words were “him the wedding.” I will give this a try as a prompt. Him the Wedding. © 2025 “When is the big day?” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Pat”
The coffee machine, as has become a familiar pattern, informs me of a malfunction. This time, the cappuccino operation is temporarily disabled for repairs. Since that was not on my mind this morning, the news has no impact on me. The coffee button starts the process. In checking the date for April 5th, 1925, the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Exterior
I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 61. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “exterior,” which became the prompt. (Excuse the blurred book content. I didn’t reset the camera, so my hand is the prominent feature.) Exterior by John W. Howell © […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt Awe/Aww
The coffee machine gives me a message that it needs to be cleaned. It is an automated process that only requires me to drop a cleansing tablet into the appropriate hopper when prompted. Knowing full well until the machine is cleaned, there will be no coffee. So the button is pressed, which starts the twenty-minute […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Skeptical
Today I opens Detour on the Eternal Road randomly to page 167. With eyes closed I pointed to the page and the word skeptical was closest to my finger. Skeptical by John W. Howell © 2025 “Not sure I believe you.” “Why so skeptical?” “Just look at that thing.” “What do you mean?” “it looks […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt –
The coffee machine detects the reality of being away for a while. She asks about the nature of my coffee drinking for the past week. Hemming and hawing did not forestall the answer long. The confession of drinking coffee brewed elsewhere brings a silent rebuke from the machine. “I hope you have a doctor […]
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