Let me put this place-card here. Tery may be experiencing net issues. Thoughts on the story.................................
Discussion--The Celebrated Jumping Frog by Mark Twain
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I enjoyed the story. Felt the gambler was prime for being taken. Boasting how he gambled on just about anything! Twain can spin a good tale.
Thank you Spidey. Forgot about that darn time difference.
I love Twain's casual language, really down-home. It's one reason I refer to SK as a a modern-day Mark Twain. The idea of pouring the shot down the frog's throat...!
I wondered if maybe he was Australian
This is a neat little parable and shows why Twain is so beloved. His essay on Queen Victoria's diamond Jubilee parade was fascinating, too. I have the complete Twain now. For 99 cents. Gotta love e-books
I love Twain's casual language, really down-home. It's one reason I refer to SK as a a modern-day Mark Twain. The idea of pouring the shot down the frog's throat...!
I wondered if maybe he was Australian
This is a neat little parable and shows why Twain is so beloved. His essay on Queen Victoria's diamond Jubilee parade was fascinating, too. I have the complete Twain now. For 99 cents. Gotta love e-books
Fun little story matter-of-factly told.
You know how they say you should never leave your drink unattended?
I now know, never leave your frog unattended. In each case, someone's getting screwed.
You know how they say you should never leave your drink unattended?
I now know, never leave your frog unattended. In each case, someone's getting screwed.
I laughed when Smiley couldn't help himself and bet against Parson's wife getting better.
you are most welcome, Tery.Thank you Spidey. Forgot about that darn time difference.
I love Twain's casual language, really down-home. It's one reason I refer to SK as a a modern-day Mark Twain. The idea of pouring the shot down the frog's throat...!
I wondered if maybe he was Australian
This is a neat little parable and shows why Twain is so beloved. His essay on Queen Victoria's diamond Jubilee parade was fascinating, too. I have the complete Twain now. For 99 cents. Gotta love e-books
I couldn't help but think of the singing frog in the Looney Tunes cartoon. Oh, you want me to perform now? I think not. 
That is a good catch.I couldn't help but think of the singing frog in the Looney Tunes cartoon. Oh, you want me to perform now? I think not.
Why does my notifications say i was mentioned in this post?
Please note: the reading discussion group will take a break until Wednesday October 24, due to board closure.
Wayoftheredpanda had suggested : “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe.
Will tag him after re opening to see if this is still the plan.
The Black Cat
Wayoftheredpanda had suggested : “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe.
Will tag him after re opening to see if this is still the plan.
The Black Cat
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I had started a new post about the next group read , and accidently replied to Tery in same post. Have edited it. The post tagging you is #13 above. Sorry for the confusion.
Yeah I’ll still do the black cat but I have no idea how to organize these things.
No worries-- on the 24th just start a thread in Bred Any Good Books Lately. We usually meet at 8PM eastern time
Discussion--- The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe.
Here is a link to the story The Black Cat
"Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog" (its original title) and "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" -was not aware of this....old dog learned summpin'!....
....this was his first big "hit", which I read longer back than I care to recall, but I do remember I went through a Twain phase, and he never let me down....could always put a grin above my chin.....
....this was his first big "hit", which I read longer back than I care to recall, but I do remember I went through a Twain phase, and he never let me down....could always put a grin above my chin.....