Just Curious

[Wisteria]

You’ve done well, young man, Mr. King. As a Boomer, myself, I’m proud to be part of that group who experienced what may never happen again. I “see” and “feel” things, myself, but I’m not crazy or schizophrenic. Your images and sounds reverberate within me. I love your writing, and its ease in reading. Your kids must be proud of you, and your wife terrific. Kudos to living life your way. Good job!

 

[blunthead]

Hi, and welcome, Wisteria. Love the username, btw. Have it engulfing my house. In the spring it's the most beautiful thing in the world. Which sK books have you read so far? Which are your faves?

 

[FlakeNoir]

Good to have you here, Wisteria.

 

[MadamMack]

You’ve done well, young man, Mr. King. As a Boomer, myself, I’m proud to be part of that group who experienced what may never happen again. I “see” and “feel” things, myself, but I’m not crazy or schizophrenic. Your images and sounds reverberate within me. I love your writing, and its ease in reading. Your kids must be proud of you, and your wife terrific. Kudos to living life your way. Good job!

That is one cool-azz post! Welcome to the Board!

 

[Dana Jean]

Welcome to the board.

 

[Neesy]

Welcome Wisteria

 

[Lina]

Welcome!

 

[king family fan]

Welcome. glad you joined us.

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[Spideyman]

Welcome to the SKMB. It's been so nice seeing positives posts from newbies. Keep posting!

 

[MadamMack]

So pretty, looks like a lady bowing.

 

[Shasta]

Welcome to the board!

 

[Wisteria]

Oh, gosh, thanks for the welcomes. I don't generally go on forums, so it was a surprise to see this. "Blunthead" asked which books I like best. Honestly, I'm not good at remembering titles (it's true), so I'd have to go through the lists. Regardless, each story is unique, yet the genre and themes are similar, the writing smooth, and the easy "chatting" style is engaging.

I just finished "Bag of Bones," (I don't go in any particular order - depends on what my used bookstore has in stock - lol). I could relate to some of the more metaphysical aspects (long story - but this is Stephen's site), and I've noticed similar themes in other books. I've had my own experiences with other-worldly things, and I liked the holographic (see-through) "spirits" juxtaposed with "ectoplasmic" spirits (I've seen both). That's the only reason I stopped by - I was just curious what this was about, and if he or anyone he knows also has that "thing" to them.

Being the same age as he is, I can relate to what he said about the past (sorry to see many of our iconic figures passing now), and being from the eastcoast, originally, I can easily imagine New England. That's kind of it. Guess I'm not too interesting on a forum and I don't propose at all to "know" anything about either him or his family - just that I think he made some good choices, and I'm happy for his success.

Oh, my gosh, I just saw all the emoticons (it's a huge amount) -- I wonder if anyone has written an entire post just using those (it IS possible!). Thanks again.

 

[FlakeNoir]

 

[mustangclaire]

Welcome. Stick around.

 

[blunthead]

Dammit, beat me to it.

 

[blunthead]

 

[kingricefan]

I want! I want! I want!

 

[blunthead]

I want! I want! I want!

It's like this: "American wisteria" doesn't spread, while "Chinese wisteria" will one day take over the world. I have the Chinese variety in various locales around the house. It's very, very invasive, and while it's always the most beautiful thing I've ever seen at the first of Spring, that's the only time it blooms all year; meanwhile, it's taking over. You have to stay right on top it, which is difficult due to the tenaciousness of it's root system. I promise you that a sprout of Chinese wisteria 10" long cannot be removed from the ground root intact by hand. And if you run over it with the mower it only gets mad, and proves it by now spreading to several more places.

So look for and buy the "American" version.

 

[kingricefan]

It's like this: "American wisteria" doesn't spread, while "Chinese wisteria" will one day take over the world. I have the Chinese variety in various locales around my house. It's very, very invasive, and while it's the most beautiful thing at the first of Spring, that's the only time it blooms all year; meanwhile, it's taking over. You have to stay right on top it, which is difficult due to tenaciousness of it's root system. I promise you that a sprout of Chinese wisteria 10" long cannot be removed from the ground root intact by hand.

Ah, that's just 'wistful' thinking.