“The Open Window” by Saki is a “slice-of-life” story of irony that is typical of Saki. The narrative of Saki’s stories are masterfully crafted to invoke a sense of British charm. Many of his characters are blunt, yet charmingly witty. As we will see through the analysis of the plot, this story is a striking ...
Do you suffer from cynophobia? Although it sounds like a mouthful, cynophobia is simply a clinical term for the fear of dogs. This problem is not uncommon and can be a source of significant discomfort for those who suffer from it since the love of dogs is so firmly ingrained in our society. Often a ...
Most children are drawn to puppies. They are so precious, tame, and accept lots of love. Even the most adorable of puppies can send kids on the run when it is overly playful or aggressive. Kids are also often afraid of large dogs, which may be gentle, but are intimidating just because of their size. ...
For those of you who are Star Trek fans like me you might well remember an episode entitled “The Thaw” where the starship Voyager receives a distress call from an unknown settlement and responds. When Voyager arrives, the crew sees remnants of an environmental catastrophe on the planet’s surface and begins to investigate. They soon ...