Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Naught/Knot/Not

March 28, 2015March 27, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 29 Comments

It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday again. Linda Hill has come up with a prompt that should be fun. The prompt is Naught/Knot/Not and can individually used or all three together. If you would like to join in the pain fun go here to learn more. http://lindaghill.com/2015/03/27/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-2815/

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Naught/Knot/Not by John W. Howell © 2105

“What is that thing?”

“It’s a rope. You can see that can’t you?”

“Because of its color I thought it might have been a snake.”

“Colored? Oh, I see the green and brown.”

“Yes. So what are you doing with that rope?”

“It’s not just any old rope either.”

“Oh yeah. What makes it out of the ordinary.”

“Not out of the ordinary amazingly special.”

“I give up. What makes it so special?”

“No matter how you do it the rope can’t be tied in a knot.”

“That’s nonsense. Give it to me.”

“Here you are. Try making a knot.”

“Look I have made a triple bowline-on-a-bite with two half hitches.”

“You sure? Give it a shake.”

“Wow, look at that. The knot fell right out. There is no knot.”

“I told you. Want to try again?”

“No that was my best shot. Here take it back. What do you call that kind of rope anyway?”

“It’s called a Naught Knot Not rope.”

“Who in the hell named it that name?”

“Look up top at the intro. Who do you think?”

“Linda right?”

“Right.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – I/Aye/Eye

March 21, 2015March 20, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 8 Comments

Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again. This week’s prompt is I/Aye/Eye. If you want to join, in go here for the rules. http://lindaghill.com/2015/03/20/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-2115/

“Where have you been?”

“I had to go to the store why?”

“I missed you and I was yelling all over the house.”

“I told you when I was leaving.”

“You did?”

“Aye. I said I’m going to the store and is there anything you need?”

“Now I remember. I asked for something for this dry eye.”

“I asked the pharmacist what to get for a dry eye.”

“What did they say?”

“She said you need drops for the dry eye.”

“Drops for the dry eye?”

“Aye. Here they are.”

“Thank you. Let’s see two drops in each eye.”

“So we are good?”

“Aye, I have what I need for my eye.”

“This is another prompt isn’t it?”

“Aye smart guy who got the drops for the dry eye.”

“Let me guess. Rhyming words right?”

“Not even close.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Pat/Pet/Pit/Pot/Put

March 14, 2015March 13, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 30 Comments

Stream of Consciousness Saturday again. This week’s prompt is Pat/Pet/Pit/Pot/Put, and the writer can use all or part of them. If you want to join, the torture fun go here and read up on the rules: http://lindaghill.com/2015/03/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-1415/

“So what are we doing today?”

“I just came from HQ and I have the assignment.”

“Okay, what is it?”

“You’re not going to like it?”

“Since when have I liked any of them?”

“Yeah I know what you mean but this one’s a doozy.”

“Lay it on me. Can’t be any worse than the others.”

“Swell, don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.”

“Tell me already.”

“Pat/Pet/Pit/Pot/Put.”

“You’re kidding.”

“Nope, that’s what came down.”

“Crap. The prompt is going to take some planning.’

“Well, remember there is none of that allowed.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Double crap.”

“You want to get on with it?”

“Okay here goes. Pat had a pet he named Peter. He kept him in a pit and ah..”

“Yeah what?”

“Uh. One day he got into some pot.”

“Who got in the pot? Peter or Pat?”

“You are not making this any easier. Peter got in the pot.”

“Okay, then what?”

“Um, then Pat had to put Peter in the pit with only the pot.”

“I think you are almost there. Big finish now.”

“Pat’s Pet is put in a Pit with Pot.”

“Take a bow.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt Go

March 7, 2015March 6, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 11 Comments

Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt is “Go” which can be used in any manner the writer chooses. If you would like to learn more visit Linda Hill at http://lindaghill.com/2015/03/06/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-715/ Here is my interpretation of “Go.” Hope you like it.

Go by John W. Howell

“Where does this one go?”

“I think it will go over here.”

“Okay if you say so. I think it will go here better.”

“That may well be but I’m paying you to move furniture not tell me something will go better somewhere else.”

“Okay you’re the boss. I just know from moving thousands of people it will go better here.”

“So put it there then and I’ll see if it will go.”

“How does it look? Tell me it doesn’t go here.”

“I think it will go there.”

“Ah, I feel vindicated. I said go here, and you agree.’

“Don’t get carried away. Go get the next piece.”

“We going to discuss where it will go?”

“I don’t think the go discussion is one I want to continue.”

“Go on. You know I made a good suggestion.”

“Go get the next one and we’ll see.”

“That is a condition I can live with today. I’m going to go.”

“What are you looking at. Go.”

Go, go, go. Doesn’t anyone stay anymore?

Stream of Consciousness Saturday

February 28, 2015February 27, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 18 Comments

Stream of Conscious Saturday time again. This week’s prompt is Acquaint/and or Friend. The writer gets to interpret this prompt as they wish. For all the information and to join in go to http://lindaghill.com/2015/02/27/special-edition-friday-prompt-for-socs-february-2815/ Here is my contribution to the prompt.

“So which is it?”

“Which is what?”

“That guy you were talking to when I came up.”

“Yeah, he is a guy.”

“No I mean is he a friend or just an acquaint?”

“I guess he would be considered a friend.’

“Why is that?”

“An acquaint is someone you introduce to someone else. I didn’t introduce him to anyone.”

“Yes, I noticed he ran off when I came up.”

“Now that’s not true. He had to get to the store.”

“To buy what? A mask?”

“For heaven’s sake. Why are you so sensitive?”

“Sensitive? When a good friend of mine is talking to a guy, and the guy takes off before an acquaint is made I don’t think, it is sensitive to wonder what is going on.”

“Why are you using the word acquaint instead of introduce or introduction?”

“It’s in the prompt. Now who’s sensitive?”

“The prompt? You mean this is a story?”

“Yes a story.”

“A prompted story?”

“Yes.”

“Shit.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday

February 21, 2015September 20, 2021 ~ John W. Howell ~ 12 Comments

Stream of Consciousness Saturday Prompt, today is “relative/relativity” and the writer can do whatever comes to mind with these words. (Thank heavens for some of us weak brained) If you would like to know more about how to participate visit, Linda Hill at http://lindaghill.com/2015/02/20/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-february-2115/ Here is my contribution this week.

Relative/Relativity by John W, Howell ©

“So what are you studying at the college?”

“The theory of relativity.”

“Oh, the famous Einstein theory.”

“No I don’t think so.”

“Yes of course he developed the Theory of Relativity expressed in the formula E equals mc squared.”

“Boy that doesn’t ring a bell.”

“Been sleeping in class?”

“No dad. I’m telling you we are not studying Einstein.”

“Well then what are you studying?”

“You know how hard it is on all of us during the summer.”

“You mean trying to see everyone and keeping them happy.”

“Yes precisely. We are using quantum physics to develop a visit matrix that can be used to keep every one of the relatives happy and us from going nuts.”

“So your theory of relativity deals with real relatives.”

“Yes it does. It is relative to the relatives.”

“Good job.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Attach/Attached

February 14, 2015September 20, 2021 ~ John W. Howell ~ 18 Comments

Stream of Consciousness Saturday means a story from my brain with no looking back. I can correct typos but no changing things around to meet my needs. What you read is how it was produced. This week’s prompt is “Attach/Attached” and can be used in any way the writer wants. Of course, with the big draw of Valentine’s Day today, the temptation is to put up something about love. If you would like to see the rules and maybe participate here is the link to Linda Hill’s blog: http://lindaghill.com/2015/02/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-february-1415/ I’m not falling for the love stuff and am going to take the hard road. Hope you like it.

“So where do I attach this thing?”

“I already attached it to the hook here.”

“Well, then what is this end doing?”

“I think it’s a different cable. Put it down.”

“No, I can see it is part of the one you put on the hook.”

“Oh. For heaven’s sake give it to me.”

“Here. What are you doing?”

“Putting it on the same hook.”

“Cool. You are really smart.”

“Gee thanks.”

“You have a boyfriend?”

“No do you?”

“Ha, ha very funny. No, I’m not attached. You ready to give this a try?”

“I guess so. Our homework assignment says we have to hold this for a full hour.”

“I don’t think it’s a problem do you? We just have to lift it by the cable attached and hold it in the air.”

“How long have you been enrolled in superpower school?”

“One term. Before this, I was attached to Jor-El for a few years.”

“I hear he’s tough.”

“How about you?”

“Worked as Wonder woman’s assistant. I was her political attaché.”

“Nice. You ready?”

“Yeah, piece of cake.”

“You know the hook is attached to the Earth and we have to hold the whole thing up right?”

“You go man. I’m right here with you.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday Prompt -Mixed Emotions

February 7, 2015February 6, 2015 ~ John W. Howell ~ 19 Comments

Today’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt is a study of opposite emotions and was inspired by The BEE who is running a month-long blog hop in the spirit of love called Love is in Da Blog with a week one prompt of Adore/Despise. I will try to demonstrate opposite emotions in dialog while drinking this glass of water. (do not try this at home) If you would like to see the whole story and how others handle the prompt her is the link: http://lindaghill.com/2015/02/06/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-february-715/

“So will you give to the heart fund sir?”

“Get away from me you little beggar.”

“But sir you will help someone if you give.”

“I’m not going to tell you again. Get away from me, urchin.”

“Aw sir, you don’t mean that. You look like someone with a blessed soul and a big heart.”

“How would you know about my soul you dirt bag?”

“I am a person of spirit and I can see your soul.”

“Oh brother. I’ve heard everything now. And what about the heart, gypsy?”

“Looking at your soul I imagine a heart big enough to match.”

“You think nice words will convince me to give, idiot?”

“Hmmm I think you may be right.”

“Ah ha. The first intelligent thing you’ve said, bandit.”

“I think these two gentlemen will need to remove your heart without your permission.”

“W-what?”

“Just think of the good your heart will do for someone. Peace be with you. Take him boys.”

Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt

December 6, 2014December 5, 2014 ~ John W. Howell ~ 16 Comments

The Stream of Conscious Saturday Prompt this week is “Present.” It can be used any way the author chooses. If you would like to know more here is the link; http://lindaghill.com/2014/12/05/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-december-614/

Here is my interpretation. I hope you like it.

“So where are we?”

“We are right here. What is the matter with you?”

“Where is here? Are we in the present or the past?”

“What the hell are you talking about? We are sitting in this Starbucks drinking frightfully expensive coffees supposedly living it up.”

“I just had a flash I have been here before.’

“Yeah, we all get those. It is called Deja vu. Means a sense you have been here before.”

“Well, I have.”

“Have what?”

“Been here before. Just last week I had a pumpkin latte right here.”

“I thought you said you had a flash.”

“I did. I think it was the caffeine.”