Per Linda G. Hill: Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 31st and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “scratch an itch.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
Since my back was very itchy yesterday and still a little itchy this morning, that is all I can think about — scratching that itch! lol
“Forgiving ourselves for being imperfect frees us from the silent prison of shame.” — The Buddhist Monks on the Walk For Peace
Posted for Linda G. Hill’s One-Liner Wednesday and JusJoJan26.
It’s hard to believe that the movie “Labyrinth” was released nearly 40 years ago. I’ve seen the movie twice and remember enjoying it both times. I still have the t-shirt. It’s a size small, which I have not been that size in decades, so that may give some idea of how long I’ve had/preserved this particular t-shirt.
Posted for Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan26.
Today’s prompt is courtesy of Cale. Thank you, Cale! Please be sure to visit Cale’s blog to read her posts and say hello. And follow her while you’re there if you’re not already.
“We interrupt this transmission of our normal programming for breaking news. Ten minutes ago, we have learned that cats around the nation have begun speaking. We are attempting to learn whether this has happened in any other parts of the world.”
The anchor looked nonplussed as he silently read the sheet of paper in his hands. “We are switching to one of our correspondents in New York City. Robert, can you hear me?”
“Yes, George.” Robert turned toward the cameraman. “Hi, this is Robert Manor, and I am standing among eight cats that say they have some demands they want to convey to the human race.”
The camera swung down to spotlight three calico cats, one Siamese, one long-haired cat, and three short-haired cats. One calico stepped forward and motioned with its paw for the microphone to be lowered. Robert hesitated, then held the microphone in front of the cat’s nose.
“Starting today, you humans, are to start addressing us as Your Highness. Your pets, as you have been calling them, shall let you know what honorific you are to address them as. Many of you have been aware that you are our servants. Some of you have only joked about being our servants, and some of you outright deny your status. This ends now.
“Clerks will be appointed to keep track of cats around the world. They will record any complaints made by the cats against humans. Those humans will be dealt with as the cats in that particular precinct see fit.”
The station cut back to the anchor. George has a headphone held against one ear. “We are getting reports from all around the world. It appears that the cats in Australia — in particular, the feral and free-roaming cats, are swarming through the cities, destroying gardens, birdbaths, and spraying on outdoor furniture. Residents are stating that they have heard the cats screaming, “Death to humans”.
“In Istanbul, Turkey, the story is quite the opposite. Our correspondent in Istanbul, has reported that the cats have been thanking the residents. The cats have asked the residents to show the world how cats should be treated.”
One of the cameras in the studio swung away from the anchor to follow a Persian cat strut across the stage.
Many humans watching the broadcast, wondered if this was the strangest end-of-the-world-as-they-knew-it scenario, or was it just some freak out there playing with AI. If it was real, would this become a form of utopia they never imagined before, even in science fiction, or would this be the dystopia that so many feared?
Written for Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan and Fandango’s One-Word Challenge.
A sign of altruism — Walk for Peace.
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Today’s word for Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan26 is altruism.
“Our prompt today is brought to us by Rohini. Thank you, Rohini! Please be sure to visit Rohini’s blog to read their posts and say hello. And follow them while you’re there if you’re not already.”
Here’s a few JusJoJan26 notes/jots I wrote, but hadn’t posted on WP on their dates.
JusJoJan26 – Jan. 1st – Mindfulness
I will meet today with mindfulness and peace.
JusJoJan26 – Jan. 10th – Opinion
Why is the erroneous opinion, based on something that was proven wrong, taken as fact by so many in this country?
JusJoJan26 – Jan. 12th – Chewy
I have been making a jot everyday, but keep forgetting to make a note on WP. Today’s jot is short and simple.
When I hear the word chewy, two things come to mind. Meat or fish that got cooked too long, and is therefore chewy — and I envision Chewy from the Star Wars franchise.
For Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan26.
As I stumble into and through the start of 2006, I attempt to remember to celebrate the little joys that exist in my life, and the world I live in.
Posted for Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan (Jan. 8th & 9th) and the Ragtag Daily Prompt (exist).
After my panic attack last night, I’m so glad today has been much nicer.
Posted for Linda G. Hill’s One-Liner Wednesday and JusJoJan26.
I made the intentional decision today to stay away from social media for the day.
Posted for Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan26.
According to Stormagedden, the Dark Lady of All, this is what my arms are made for.
Posted for Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan – Arms
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