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Comment on Evasion by Days of War, Nights of Love « McViking.Org

Days of War, Nights of Love « McViking.Org — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:41:08 +0000

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Comment on Round Ireland With A Fridge by McViking

McViking — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:43:13 +0000

Haven’t read that one, but the title alone sounds like it would be well worth checking out. And, man, good to hear from you!

Comment on Round Ireland With A Fridge by markus

markus — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:05:39 +0000

looking fwd to whatever you put out there, man. in terms of other mediocre-ly written but interesting stories, have you tried “the sex lives of cannibals”? great fun. just sayin’. -m

Comment on Best American Essays 2005 by The Best American Short Stories 2007 « McViking.Org

The Best American Short Stories 2007 « McViking.Org — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:21:31 +0000

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Comment on Travels With Charley by Ken

Ken — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:26:34 +0000

I read that one several years back. He briefly mentions Abingdon, so he went through VA during the book.
I need to read it again!
Ken

Comment on Travels With Charley by McViking

McViking — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:26:08 +0000

You’re on. I probably won’t get to do much more wandering for the next few months, but maybe this summer. Ireland again? Senegal? Who knows?

Comment on Travels With Charley by doughnutboy

doughnutboy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:03:04 +0000

perhaps dad just grew tired of traveling, however, i’m still fascinated how the kelly children will jump aboard a trip without hesitation. next time you’ve got the bug for a journey, let me know. i’ve got a few trips in the works already. i’m definitely going to check out this book. i just finished the story i was reading and was stumped on my next venture, so this will do nicely.

Comment on Travels With Charley by Bughead

Bughead — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:00:33 +0000

That part was one that upon my second reading I realized I’d forgotten it. So now after being more attentive to that bit I particularly remember it. Yes, there really is no ending the story being written at the homeplace and you may have to leave mid-sentence if you want to start another story.

Comment on Travels With Charley by McViking

McViking — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:21:53 +0000

Right, you’re thinking of the scene before he leaves where his boat almost gets crushed by the storm. I hadn’t really thought about it in the context of the world daring him to leave, but you’re right. There’s always stuff that needs doing at home, but you have to be willing to leave some of it undone and unattended if you ever want to get anywhere.

Comment on Travels With Charley by Bughead

Bughead — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:13:03 +0000

Ooh! One of my very favorites. I don’t even remember when I first read it, but I’ll agree that it goes fast and it’s a pleasure to accompany Steinbeck on his journey. If I remember correctly there’s a pretty dramatic start, the kind that dares the traveler to leave home bravely or go sit in a corner. Steinbeck of course presses on and the weather is generally better for the rest of the trip. And, again if I remember correctly, the contrast between meeting new people and spending time with friends long-unseen is an interesting comparison. It was definately an enticing read for me.