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Legolas · 03-11-2002, 06:14 PM

Yes! Several years ago, I think it was on a Tuesday, I was walking through town when I decided to enter the little shop which had always been there, yet I'd never entered before.
Needless to say, I found just the thing I was looking for (Herman, my orange rubber ducky). I thought it was yellow at the time, but all the yellow came off as soon as he hit the water. So, I took Herman back, only the shop was nowhere to be found.
Finally, I fell to the floor, crying, clutching Herman and Oliver to my heart (Oliver's a true yellow, I think) and silently I cursed the shop owner.

Which was when a black mist rose from Herman's plastic mouth and cursed me in return.

Now, every time I read a book, there are two categories. The first one is filled with all the boring and average books, and part of the curse is that it takes time to read them through. The other half is far, far worse, as that affects the good books. Each time I read a good book, I end it much sooner than I'd wish.

But then a white mist billowed forth from Oliver, and I found the one effective tactic to combat the curse (and save money besides). It is called: rereading.

So now, even though I'd finish many books in one session if I wouldn't put a stop to myself (when it's 5 a.m. and you've read all night, your body will ally with you and help you break free from the book...), a good book is worth reading twice (at least)

Uhm.. yes.

03-11-2002, 06:14 PM	#9
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 41 Posts: 5,459	Yes! Several years ago, I think it was on a Tuesday, I was walking through town when I decided to enter the little shop which had always been there, yet I'd never entered before. Needless to say, I found just the thing I was looking for (Herman, my orange rubber ducky). I thought it was yellow at the time, but all the yellow came off as soon as he hit the water. So, I took Herman back, only the shop was nowhere to be found. Finally, I fell to the floor, crying, clutching Herman and Oliver to my heart (Oliver's a true yellow, I think) and silently I cursed the shop owner. Which was when a black mist rose from Herman's plastic mouth and cursed me in return. Now, every time I read a book, there are two categories. The first one is filled with all the boring and average books, and part of the curse is that it takes time to read them through. The other half is far, far worse, as that affects the good books. Each time I read a good book, I end it much sooner than I'd wish. But then a white mist billowed forth from Oliver, and I found the one effective tactic to combat the curse (and save money besides). It is called: rereading. So now, even though I'd finish many books in one session if I wouldn't put a stop to myself (when it's 5 a.m. and you've read all night, your body will ally with you and help you break free from the book...), a good book is worth reading twice (at least) Uhm.. yes.