I Raised My Hands, Trying To Shush

I'm Cursed With This Puritanical Streak That Makes Me Want Everything To Be About Something. It's A Terrible Affliction.

You See, When Medicine Works, It Is Blessed Science, And When It Fails, It Is Witchcraft. - Polidori

It's Somewhat Disquieting That The Same Parents And Educators Who Are Horrified By The Notion Of Child Soldiers Have Bestowed Upon 'the Hunger Games' A Double Mantle Of Critical Praise And Global Bestsellerdom.

Let Me Get You All Some Punch,” I Said. “you're Leaving Us?” Said Isabel, Sounding Panicky. “i'll Be Right Back,” I Promised. “if Anyone Comes Near You, Just Scream And Run.

I Turned Around And Headed Back To The Stairwell, Planning To Go Downstairs And Buy A Chocolate Bar From The Vending Machine. Maybe It Would Fall On Me And End My Misery.