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Nov
2012

Humanity Vs Bestiality

The graphic novel series ‘Sweet Tooth’ by Jeff Lemire should not be mistaken merely as a simple man versus monster…

21
Nov
2012

Sounds Like Poetry

From the movie ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, is this simple tribute, arranged in a poetic form. Sam asks, ‘Why do you always…

21
Nov
2012

The Great Dictator’s True Purpose?

I think Charlie Chaplin’s movie, ‘The Great Dictator’ is really just his excuse to deliver what is one of the greatest inspirational speeches…

21
Nov
2012

Super Short Story (130): Paper

Super Short Story (130): Paper As she was attached to wrapping the gift only with wrapping paper, she couldn’t see…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (129): Perfection

Super Short Story (129): Perfection In the vast reaches of the universe, he imagines there ought to be another version…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (128): Protection

Super Short Story (128): Protection He continues overprotecting his phone’s screen, as if it didn’t have a protector film on,…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (127): Away

Super Short Story (127): Away Because she kept thinking he’s the one who got away, he didn’t really get away…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (126): Baby

Super Short Story (126): Baby She thought about her ruined friendship, ‘Why throw out the baby with the bath water…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (125): Sign

Super Short Story (125): Sign She discovered two conclusive astrological truths – No matter what sign you are born of,…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (124): Heels

Super Short Story (124): Heels She found it bizarre how some other women seem to like walking around quickly and…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (123): Late

Super Short Story (123): Late Even though he was already here, as he kept apologising for being late, and explaining…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (122): Love

Super Short Story (122): Love She thought… ‘If I wouldn’t fall in love with myself, why should I expect anyone…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (121): Schedule

Super Short Story (121): Schedule In the days before online schedules were available, she never knew whether to walk briskly…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (120): Distance

Super Short Story (120): Distance He appreciated that the cleaner he frequently encounters in the restaurant never saw himself to…

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Nov
2012

Super Short Story (119): Dare

Super Short Story (119): Dare Although he was given a ‘truth or dare’ challenge, the dare was to tell the…

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Nov
2012

Sam & Sara #389: Eating Animals

Jonathan Safran Foer’s book title does not imply animal-eaters only eat animals and do nothing else. It is a way…

15
Nov
2012

The Existential Spider-Man

Interesting quotes from ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’: Uncle Ben: You’re a lot like your father. You really are, Peter, and that’s…

15
Nov
2012

What Is Holy?

Interesting dialogues from the movie ‘Verbo’: Sara: Our history teacher told us something. A big mess in the Church a…

15
Nov
2012

Just Soldier On?

Thoughts while watching the movie ‘Valkyrie’ the second time, this came to mind: Soldiers who do not obey orders are…

15
Nov
2012

What Ego Trip?

What Ego Trip? It’s bizarre that some animal-eaters actually believe lifelong veganism is a possible ego trip. If it is…