I'm going to Orlando to see Jason Isbell tonight so I won't be around. I'll go ahead and post the thread and hope that someone will bump it at approximately 9pm Eastern time; 5pm in North Pole, Alaska.
Discussion 14: My Pretty Pony
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Have fun, man. I learned recently that Jason Isbell is from Alabama and I may know some of his distant relatives. His grandfather was a pentecostal preacher and my friends are of this particular faith. Anyway, it's an interesting connection. I'll try to see if they have checked their family lineage.
"My Pretty Pony" is one of King's best stories. He may not be remembered for it but I think he should.
Totally agree, and being one of the older Tet, it is more relevant than ever.
....I have been fascinated with his take on time since I landed this book back in the day......
This is my favorite story in the collection. It is all at once nostalgic and bittersweet and it definitely hits home. It brings out all the feelers.
This is probably my favorite SK short story. I can see it so clearly. I wrote a screenplay for my Dollar Baby but could never raise the money to go into production. Maybe someday...
The show was fantastic. One of my favorite bands, The Drive-By Truckers is mostly from Alabama (and Jason used to be a member of the band in the early to mid 2000s.).
As far as the story, I didn't have time yesterday so I'm going to have to read that one tonight. (I have read it once before but it's been a loooong time ago)
Glad you had a good time. Enjoy the re read-- it is one of those "special" SK stories.
Tonight at 9pm Eastern Time; 3am in Lichtenstein, we will discuss Sorry, Right Number.
That's ok, think TacoOOPS!!! This discussion is tomorrow night, not tonight.
WRT My Pretty Pony, I seem to be missing something. It’s not bad but I wouldn’t call it his best.
