"To Build a Fire" by Jack London.
Don't let the space bugs bite!
Kaylee ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 56: ...we need the writers.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
tommyrot - Jan 16, 2008 12:13:24 pm PST #3699 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Daisy Jane - Jan 16, 2008 12:15:04 pm PST #3700 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Yep. My sister's CS roomate was facinated by her, but L, having never grown up in the church was all, "Yeah, whatever."
A beloved great uncle was the First Reader for his Christian Science congregation for many years, but he applied the teachings only to himself. He'd suggest to others that they go to the doctor, and I can't imagine him thinking that other people's illnesses were somehow their fault. His faith was something that guided him alone. He was also 100+ when he died, so it worked for him.
I know there was stuff with G's sister having cancer and no one telling him. I can't even imagine what it was like finding out LB had a severe illness and him coming from that background.
Daisy Jane - Jan 16, 2008 12:16:31 pm PST #3701 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
"To Build a Fire" by Jack London.
That's an excellent one! What about "The Rocking Horse Winner?" "An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge"?
Steph L. - Jan 16, 2008 12:19:17 pm PST #3702 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
What are some of your favorite short stories?
I've always loved "The Necklace" by Maupassant and "The Lottery" by Jackson. Others?
"The Yellow Wallpaper."
javachik - Jan 16, 2008 12:21:11 pm PST #3703 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
"Horsie" by Dorothy Parker. At least I think that's the title. That one breaks me in half.
java, one or both or all of us should be around for most of the weekend. When were you thinking of? Want to hang out a bit or go get some coffee or just take Matilda out for a walk as well, or just do you just have time for a grab-n-go?
Hang outage would be great, if you have time. I'll write to your profile addy.
Glamcookie - Jan 16, 2008 12:22:16 pm PST #3704 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
The Tell-Tale Heart
§ ita § - Jan 16, 2008 12:22:38 pm PST #3705 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
There are a shitload of sci fi short stories I love, but I don't remember titles. Pick a couple Ray Bradburys at random, and you'll hit something. Asimov too.
Oh! Roald Dahl. I love his work too.
Liese S. - Jan 16, 2008 12:22:50 pm PST #3706 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oooh, those are all great. What about "Paul's Case" or "A Jury of Her Peers"?
Liese S. - Jan 16, 2008 12:23:19 pm PST #3707 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I love short stories. They may be my favorite vehicle.
Cashmere - Jan 16, 2008 12:23:50 pm PST #3708 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
What are some of your favorite short stories?
Johnny Mnemonic. Mimsy Were the Borogoves. Nightfall by Isaac Asimov.