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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Jumble.”
The words on the coffee maker’s touchscreen are a jumble of disassociated letters. It appears as if the machine is having some kind of breakdown. My only thought is to reboot it and see if there is any improvement. The plug is pulled, and an almost imperceptible sigh is released deep inside the black box. […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Punch
Today I randomly opened Our Justice to page 53 and pointed to the page with eyes closed. The word “punch ” was closest to my finger, our prompt today. Punch by John W. Howell © 2025 “Go ahead. Take a swing.” “Oh, come on. I’m not going to punch you.” “But that’s what you said.” “Yeah, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Drink
With brain pounding and mouth drooling my coffee drink is finally ready. A sip of the life affirming elixir is interrupted by the invasive sound of Westminster chimes signalling some idiot can’t read the sign above the doorbell that reqads in large letters DO NOT RING THE DOORBELL. Twiggy and Tempeste have gone […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Shower
Today I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 229. With eyes closed I pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to the word “shower.” That is our prompt. Shower by John W. Howell © 2025 “So what did the weatherman say?” “We should experience a shower today.” “It looks like more than a […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Margaritas
Today I opened My GRL to page 121 and with my eyes closed pointed to the page. My finger landed near the word margaritas. This is our prompt today. Margaritas by John W. Howell © 2025 “You know if you drink too much of that, you might fall.” “Yeah, but it tastes so good.” “Me, […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Walk”
It is a long walk from the bedroom to the kitchen. Well, let’s say it seems like a long walk when the caffeine-deprived brain is screaming behind the eyeballs for immediate relief. To quiet the banshee inside my head, I choose two cups of that second export from Colombia. A finger touch is all […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “That Time”
A ton of rain last night. The lightning was spectacular, with what could be called friendly thunder. It more or less rolled like some songwriters describe. It brought to mind that time when a heavy downpour and wind took out the tent in the backyard. A quick check confirmed that the tent was still […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Straw
The Saturday choice of coffee is extensive. In order not to be too spoiled, the special coffee is reserved for the weekend. Usually, a cappuccino is the choice, but today, something else is on the mind. Let’s see. The options include flat white, latte, latte macchiato, espresso, double espresso, or plain coffee. Well, plain […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Stood”
Today, I opened Circumstances of Childhood to page 123. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and nearest my finger was the word “stood.” This is the prompt for today. Stood by John W. Howell © 2025 “I never knew what this monument stood for.” “Well, just read the inscription.” “So many words.” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Favorite Place
My favorite place is the kitchen. I do a lot of work there, and it is the home of my beloved coffee machine. It sits in its mysterious blackness on its haunches, just waiting for the order to strike. One touch of the power button is like waking up a sleeping dragon. The stretches, […]
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