Untethered Anger

Stanley’s walk to the bowling alley is a short one, although, it’s long enough to be a pleasant escape from the constant chatter that is everpresent within the house. There always seems to be so much chaos at Elysian Fields but the nights with Stella make it worth the while. While he’s walking Stanley whistles… Continue Reading Untethered Anger

Fear in hindsight

How does “The Rainy River” by Tim O’Brien show the interplay between fear and foresight when individuals make life-altering decisions. Standing at a crossroad where both directions lead to uncertainty is an experience that one can barely imagine until they are presented with such a decision. There is the knowledge that both pathways lead somewhere… Continue Reading Fear in hindsight