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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Cash”
I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 175. With eyes closed, A finger pointed to the page, causing my finger to fall close to the word”cash.” That will be the prompt. As a reminder I will be offline March 12th through the 19th. Tempeste and Twiggy return on March 20. Cash by […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Watch
The coffee machine leaves a message to watch the time after pressing my order. The 10 oz coffee order is pressed and the cup is filled in ten seconds. A message comes back that the machine will try for a new record tomorrow. With a shoulder shrug and a sip, the clock is the next […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible -Finger Point Prompt – “Face”
I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 205. With my eyes closed I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger was “face.” That is the prompt today. Face by John W. Howell © 2024 “That was an about face.” “What do you mean?” “You said you would support me […]
Stream of consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Mouse
An explanation is in order. Last week, there may have been some confusion around the fact that the coffee machine communicated with me. To be clear, the machine does not talk. She sends messages through a mounted menu screen. The screen also has a touch pad, so no external mouse is needed. It wouldn’t […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Complicated
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 147. I closed my eyes and pointed to the page. The word readable nearest my finger was “complicated,” which became our prompt. Complicated by John W. Howell © 2025 “It’s complicated.” “I’m sure it is, but tell me.” “I’d rather not.” “Why?” “Because you […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “In Person”
Finally back to a normal schedule, it was good to see the coffee machine in person. She wanted to know where I had been. Rather than go through a long story, the simple answer was,”Out.” Never to be left in the dark the machine asked,”Where?” My response stopped the discussion right then and there, “Reproductive […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Steps”
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 45. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger was “Steps,” which became the prompt. Steps by John W. Howell © 2024 “We need to make a list.” “A list? What for?” “Lists help with organization by […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt –
One of the more difficult tasks here at the house is keeping the coffee machine in line. Although it is not alive there are suspicions that deep within it’s bowls rests an alien being. It coud be simply AI instaled at the Swiss facory but knowing the Swiss there would be a warning displayed somewhere […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt –
Today, I randomly opened my latest Detour on the Eternal Road (Now available on Amazon) to page 205. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger was “Thinking.” Thinking by John W. Howell © 2024 “I was thinking.” “A new activity for you.” “Very funny. I’m serious.” […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Pack/Peck/Pick/Pock/Puck
Waking up to WordPress’s elimination of the Classic editor made a cup of coffee more vital than ever. The machine didn’t disappoint, and the first cup was thrown back like a shot of cheap whiskey. The second cup brought to mind a workaround. I found that clicking on the notification bell before opening a […]
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