Bill W

Yes, it's very easy to see how the Middle English meaning of the word sot to mean fool would be appropriate, since many drunks actually act like fools or act foolish.

sot is generally considered an old fashion word and people who drink too much are more often referred to as a lush or a wino.

And don't forget Jesus' parables, such as the Prodigal Son, the Rich man and Lazarus, and the Wise and Foolish Builders.

I loved Aesop's Fables, which were merely parables, such as the Fox and the Grapes, and the Tortoise and the Hare. I think that since they featured animals they were more interesting to me when I was a kid.

Yes, it would be interesting if the shaman or his son ran across another skinwalker that had migrated to their reservation. And the group was more than surprised that the shaman and arranged for them to meet his son.

Not quite that old. I'm only 75.

That's a good question and one that even the shaman couldn't answer. Maybe we'll find out as the story progresses, and then again, maybe this question will remain unanswered.

To be honest, I spent many, many hours researching all of those things to make sure I had them correct. Writing a story isn't just sitting down at a keyboard and typing, and thank you for noticing. And I might be as old as your great grandmother was when she was doing that as well.

I find it inconceivable that someone wouldn't know the meaning of this word, since it's used so often.

It's more like a new suit and you wouldn't wear that to somewhere inappropriate.

Even though you think someone would never do something, it doesn't hurt to check - just to be sure. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter.

Don't expect him to run out and do it right away. He'll be taking it slow for a while.

So far, you are the only one to mention that you've spotted a contraction that the shaman used. You get a gold star. Yes, they get to head home now, but what will happen next?

No, I wanted to put you to the test. And I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and wondered how Devin and Mac were going to use these skills.

@Al Norris Al, you got most correct, but these four I've put the correct answers. 2 and 3 were also correct to an extent.

I didn't say all the words had to be used, but a baby opossum is called a joey. And I think you saw that video on is The Proof Is Out There.

I'm sorry to hear about your problem with comprehension. Does the same problem affect you when you have to remember things at work? Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter before you forget it.

Chapter 36 – Leaving New Mexico After we woke up the next morning, I immediately wanted to find out what the shaman had planned for us to do. “What animal are we going to work on now?” I asked. “None, Grasshopper, because I think we should all eat something first. I am certain you are all hungry, so we will talk about this after we have eaten breakfast.” As soon as he mentioned eating breakfast my stomach rumbled, so I had to concede he was right. “Ok, but I ca

If you like mysteries and a good thriller, then I would recommend this story to you. There are a lot of flashbacks as Austin in trying to deal with his fear of thunder and lightning storms, as the title suggests, but you'll find clues in those flashbacks that will help you understand some of the emotions and better understand the final outcome of the story.

Compelling and suspenseful. I love the way you cloaked Austin's life in mystery and used the storm to mask them behind an impenetrable wall that he was trying to break through. Reyansh is the boyfriend I think we all would have loved to have - so loving, so caring, and so thoughtful - even when Austin got upset with him, Reyansh was trying to proceed in Austin's best interests. I'm glad that Austin was finally able to get some of the answers he was seeking, although he became upset with his deceased adoptive parents as well. In my opinion, they hadn't kidnapped him, and instead rescued him from a very unhealthy situation. I do hope, however, that someday Austin will inform the authorities about his recollections, so in case Tyler is still alive he can still be brought to justice for what he'd done. Thank you for this wonderful and fascinating story. I truly enjoyed it. I see where others thought it disjointed and hard to follow, but maybe it was due to my erratic brain, but I find that it's how the mind works when you're trying to deal with fearful or stressful situations. The flashbacks were informative and held clues, and I love the way you put this together. I may be alone in this, but I thought the story was very realistic and well done.

The term doff could also be used to mean 'to thrust aside', such as 'to doff the chamber pot'. In other words to toss the contents out the window.

One suggestion is that this originated from a late Middle English contraction for 'to do off' and don is a contraction for 'to do on'. Another suggestiion is that it comes from the Middle English word 'doffen', meaning to 'take off'.

I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, Terry, and you're correct. The quills and bird bones have a great deal in common.

This is a touching, insightful, and sometimes humorous tale about a guy whose relationship is in trouble, and its status is signified by a tea cup. We can scratch our heads and identify with him, since many of us have been through a similar situation, and we can either agree or disagree with the outcome. Either way, this is a well written and interesting short story which I recommend everyone should read.

Adi, I know I'm Johnny come lately, but I want to add my two cents. I could definitely identify with your protagonist and throughout the first part of the story I could feel his pain and despair. Fortunately, Andy was a good listener, and when she did speak she seemed to say the right things to get him thinking. I'm glad he came to a realization and left the teacup behind, to let us know the relationship is over. As far as the saying 'tempest in a teapot', I'm not sure if it's something the younger generation is familiar with or is in their vocabulary. As for us older folks, it made perfect sense, although we may have been oblivious to the fact that you were about to use it. It was perfect and I loved this stoy. Well done!