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“He needed sun and soil and wind to remain a man.”

Work

In this novel, a mysterious entity known as the Way Station serves as a gateway for time travelers. The story delves into the complexities of time manipulation and the impact it has on the characters' lives, set against the backdrop of a dystopian society. more

Author

Clifford D. Simak

Clifford D. Simak was an American science fiction writer known for his unique literary style and profound insights into the cosmos. His works often blend philosophical and scientific elements, exploring the meaning of human existence and the mysteries of the universe. more

“In an editorial headlined “The King Is Dead,” The New York Times noted, “Even among the hierarchy of great motion-picture stars, of whom there were many in the happy years of his ascendance, he was acknowledged supreme. Perhaps he was not the most skillful and subtle in the way of technique. Perhaps he did not possess the polish of some of the latterly imported British stars. But what Gable had in a measure that no other star quite matched—or projected as ferociously as he did—was a true masculine personality. Whatever the role, Gable was as certain as the sunrise. He was consistently and stubbornly all Man….People everywhere—men, women and small boys—admired Clark Gable. He was a conspicuous symbol of the rugged American throughout the world.”

Masculinity King Eulogy American Rugged Individualism Clark Gable

Book:Clark Gable: A Biography

Source: Clark Gable: A Biography

“I think I better head to bed. Who won?" I squinted at the board. It was blurry, the little pieces swimming around it like they were chasing one another. I hiccupped again. "Me?" "Actually, you owe me two thousand dollars and a house on Tennessee Avenue." Katie laughed, starting to remove the Scottie dog, top hat, and thimble from the board. I yawned, my eyes flickering shut as I took spontaneous one-second naps between blinks. Somewhere in the back of my head, I realized I was being a mess, not at all the brilliant, responsible fiancé Chase wanted me to be. Screw him. I owed him nothing. As long as his family was having fun. "I hope you like fixer-uppers and accept coupons, Katie, because I'm broke as all hell," I snorted out. "That's all right. It's just a game." Katie folded the board and tucked it back into the box as she hummed to herself. She was so agreeable and docile. The opposite of her older brother. Almost like he'd hogged every drop of ferociousness in their DNA pool before he was born. "Yeah, well, I'm flat-out broke in real life too." I snickered. Time to go to bed, Miss Hot Mess Express. I stood up on wobbly feet. My knees felt like jelly, and there was a strange pressure behind my eyes. Knowing I'd be coming face-to-face with Chase made me break out in hives. I'd tried to postpone our reunion as much as I could, hoping --praying, really--he'd fall asleep before I got back to the room. "Not for long." Lori laughed. I laughed too. Then paused. Then frowned. "Wait, how do you mean?" "Well"--Lori offered me a one-shouldered shrug, picking nonexistent lint from her dress pants as Katie put the Monopoly box away--"you're going to marry Chase, honey. And Chase is ... well endowed." Katie choked on her soda, while I used every ounce of my self-control in order to not break into giggles. "Oh, Lori, you have no idea,”

Broke Monopoly Well Endowed

Book:The Devil Wears Black

Source: The Devil Wears Black

“Beograd je najbolje mesto da se sačeka autobus za Zemun.”

Bus Beograd Autobus Kapor Momo Kapor Zemun

Author:Momo Kapor

“« En sortant, il trouva son ami devant le rideau en berne d'une libraire. - Je suis désolé de te l'annoncer mais ce n'est pas la première librairie qui met la clé sous la porte. Et ça ne sera pas la dernière. - Une librairie qui ferme, Hervé, c'est un phare qui s'éteint, laissant les hommes dériver, s'échouer ou se fracasser contre les récifs d'une époque. - Tu ne peux pas dire, simplement : " Ça me fait mal au cœur de voir cette librairie fermée? ” - Je pourrais, mais ça ne serait pas suffisant. Gageons qu'un magasin de vêtements va vite prendre sa place, consacrant le triomphe de l'apparence. »”