It’s Sunday afternoon and the summer haze hangs heavy throughout the house, dulling me to lethargy. Relief is found in your calm, measured narration which is, as ever, reminiscent of a crisp winters evening. Another wonderful selection, effortlessly narrated. Thank you.
@@tomsdottir Thank you for your kind response. I purposefully committed to my writing hobby this time last year. During that time, I am fortunate enough to have been published in two anthologies. I enjoy writing stories that I would wish to read myself - short, odd horror tales that, hopefully, stay with you for some time and resurface in your minds eye when you least expect them …
I'm saying this half way through the story, but I am reminded of things I would overhear older black women say before I was about 16 years old. They would talk about poisoning their husbands if they went over the line they had drawn for themselves. They would talk about poisoning a man slowly. They were fine with ole hubby having a side woman as long as he bought his money home first and kept things under wraps so as not to embarrass her. They didn't mind much that he'd be gone from Friday till late Saturday night.They would forgive a man who beat her sometimes, but not all the time. I would even hear my own mother talk about doing this to my father. So far, this tale is bringing those old memories back.
Shirley's personal unhappy domestic experience transcends race or economic barriers. Those cogent observations were what -what still makes- her writings resonate. Be safe and well, Big Earl. E.E.F.
I appreciate your comment Cherokee Gypsy. Generally, I record the F.F. audios a couple of weeks in advance of posting them. That way I can file them away and then later listen to them with a more objective ear. I think Jackson's stories especially lend themselves to reading aloud. She's my fav author. There's no need to "amp" what she does with a clever line reading or any effect with music. The pace of the stories is always evident. Sometimes when re-editing the audio, I will lengthen a pause. But truthfully, Shirley does all the work with her wonderful words. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
Thanks, Brian. As always Jackson's stories do not come across as somewhat deliberately intended to simply shock. She's the genius who understands the human condition. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 She's good, but she's no Mike Kamens. Sure, The Lottery is a classic, but if the last line had been "...and then the weasels were upon her." it would have outsold the Bible.
I was actually quite taken up by the thought as I listened, and my mind was racing along with the story. By the end, I wanted to kill her husband as well, and go to a movie. Ms. Jackson was such a talented storyteller, and I can always feel the smirk on her face as she wrote certain parts along the way. What a wonderful gift.
Wow! 😨 I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle decades ago, and never got over the horror of it. I approach anything by Shirley with extreme caution. LOL
Rosie- There's a marvelous biography of S.J. by Ruth Franklin (in case you didn't know) that details her life and some of the writings that weren't always horrible. It's called Shirley Jackson - A Rather Haunted life. E.E.F.
@@ramelarmievallejo3877 There's a thin line between rationality and insanity. I was just looking at the morning news. Why does Russia need to decimate the Ukraine? E.E.F.
As someone who suffers from bad intrusive thoughts this was both humorous and unnerving at how familiar the feeling is.
It’s Sunday afternoon and the summer haze hangs heavy throughout the house, dulling me to lethargy. Relief is found in your calm, measured narration which is, as ever, reminiscent of a crisp winters evening. Another wonderful selection, effortlessly narrated. Thank you.
Are you an author? You write beautifully!
@@tomsdottir Thank you for your kind response. I purposefully committed to my writing hobby this time last year. During that time, I am fortunate enough to have been published in two anthologies. I enjoy writing stories that I would wish to read myself - short, odd horror tales that, hopefully, stay with you for some time and resurface in your minds eye when you least expect them …
Great voice and reading. Five stars
As someone who once suffered from intrusive thoughts (though not of the homicidal variety, mercifully), I can relate lol.
I'm saying this half way through the story, but I am reminded of things I would overhear older black women say before I was about 16 years old. They would talk about poisoning their husbands if they went over the line they had drawn for themselves. They would talk about poisoning a man slowly. They were fine with ole hubby having a side woman as long as he bought his money home first and kept things under wraps so as not to embarrass her. They didn't mind much that he'd be gone from Friday till late Saturday night.They would forgive a man who beat her sometimes, but not all the time. I would even hear my own mother talk about doing this to my father. So far, this tale is bringing those old memories back.
Shirley's personal unhappy domestic experience transcends race or economic barriers. Those cogent observations were what -what still makes- her writings resonate. Be safe and well, Big Earl. E.E.F.
We don’t have big sturdy ashtrays like that in this house ... (married for twelve years)
@@trishbirchard1270 Oh damn! I remember those things. Mom was good at throwing those! She could have been a big time baseball pitcher.
Beautiful narration.
A grim, succinct tale, that points us towards some unfortunate truths.
Wonderful, wonderful! Brilliant narration, just perfect!
I appreciate your comment Cherokee Gypsy. Generally, I record the F.F. audios a couple of weeks in advance of posting them. That way I can file them away and then later listen to them with a more objective ear. I think Jackson's stories especially lend themselves to reading aloud. She's my fav author. There's no need to "amp" what she does with a clever line reading or any effect with music. The pace of the stories is always evident. Sometimes when re-editing the audio, I will lengthen a pause. But truthfully, Shirley does all the work with her wonderful words. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 Thank you again, dear sir! Most enjoyable! I stand and applaud 👏
I BOW to you @@cherokeegypsy2617 I will take the applause, as I work in a vacuum .
You're the best Mr. French, kicking myself for just now finding this channel' now!!! Love it!!!
Well, IT'S ABOUT TIME! Welcome aboard, Patricia. You have a lot to catch up on here on F.F. Cheers. E.E.F.
Mr French really is my favourite orator
Here I was thinking the act of _contemplating_ murder is going to be some sort of innocent escape valve. Damn, woman. 😳
That was a truly unnerving read. Well done, as always.
Thanks, Brian. As always Jackson's stories do not come across as somewhat deliberately intended to simply shock. She's the genius who understands the human condition. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
🎃I wonder if my wife has the same thoughts? 🤔...I had better not tell her that I didn’t like the Tuna Casserole!
Nicely done 👏 Poor Aunt Shirley was terrifying, wasn't she?
Perhaps the scariest author on this channel. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 She's good, but she's no Mike Kamens. Sure, The Lottery is a classic, but if the last line had been "...and then the weasels were upon her." it would have outsold the Bible.
As someone with OCD, this was a very unnerving tale! I hate intrusive thoughts.
I was actually quite taken up by the thought as I listened, and my mind was racing along with the story. By the end, I wanted to kill her husband as well, and go to a movie.
Ms. Jackson was such a talented storyteller, and I can always feel the smirk on her face as she wrote certain parts along the way. What a wonderful gift.
Wow! 😨 I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle decades ago, and never got over the horror of it. I approach anything by Shirley with extreme caution. LOL
Rosie- There's a marvelous biography of S.J. by Ruth Franklin (in case you didn't know) that details her life and some of the writings that weren't always horrible. It's called Shirley Jackson - A Rather Haunted life. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 Thank you! I'll ck it out.
Disturbing! Why does a sane woman do this?
@@ramelarmievallejo3877 There's a thin line between rationality and insanity. I was just looking at the morning news. Why does Russia need to decimate the Ukraine? E.E.F.
I thought there was a going to be a twist and he poisons her tea 🍵 🤔.
yeah i was thinking that too😂