For those of you who are Star Trek fans like me you might well remember an episode entitled “The Thaw” where the starship Voyager receives a distress call from an unknown settlement and responds. When Voyager arrives, the crew sees remnants of an environmental catastrophe on the planet’s surface and begins to investigate. They soon […]
Tag Archives: Fear of Dogs
Do you suffer from cynophobia? Although it sounds like a mouthful, cynophobia is simply a clinical term for the fear of dogs. This problem is not uncommon and can be a source of significant discomfort for those who suffer from it since the love of dogs is so firmly ingrained in our society. Often a […]
“The Open Window” by Saki is a “slice-of-life” story of irony that is typical of Saki. The narrative of Saki’s stories are masterfully crafted to invoke a sense of British charm. Many of his characters are blunt, yet charmingly witty. As we will see through the analysis of the plot, this story is a striking […]
Most boys are drawn to puppies. They are so precious, gentle, and receive lots of love. Even the most adorable puppies can send kids running when they are too playful or aggressive. Children are also often afraid of large dogs, which may be gentle, but they are only intimidating because of their size. . Then […]