“The first human who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.” —Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis
Just finished “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean. The second chapter is an absolutely masterful description of the fire that destroyed the LA public Library some years ago. I got so caught up in her description that I totally lost sight of the destruction. . .fabulous/nasty stuff, fire. . .
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 5 years ago
“The first human who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.” —Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis
LeftCoastKen Premium Member about 5 years ago
Actually rather funny…
Patjade about 5 years ago
No touch fire again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-BcAJEwHU
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member about 5 years ago
I’ll let someone else be the early adopter; I’ve gotten burned before.
h.v.greenman about 5 years ago
Once burned, twice shy
InTraining Premium Member about 5 years ago
and with that fire inside the cave… he will soon discover “the cloud”…!
The Reader Premium Member about 5 years ago
Swiftly followed by the invention of warning labels.
1953Baby about 5 years ago
Just finished “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean. The second chapter is an absolutely masterful description of the fire that destroyed the LA public Library some years ago. I got so caught up in her description that I totally lost sight of the destruction. . .fabulous/nasty stuff, fire. . .
sandpiper about 5 years ago
Experience: the greatest teacher – if you live
constantine48 about 5 years ago
Horror writers are still getting lots of mileage out of mirrors.
the lost wizard about 5 years ago
Uhhh. Fire hot.
Jml58 about 5 years ago
Burnt child shuns fire.
Isaac Chen about 5 years ago
“Back in my day, we didn’t have fire!”
Jim Kerner about 5 years ago
Do you know how to start a fire? You rub two Boy Scouts together! I should know. I was a Boy Scout. No. I wasn’t used to start a fire.