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that there are many things to be learned in life. This book captured
my attention by trying to figure out just what it is that Spider Robinson
is trying to pass on to the reader. I have come to the conclusion that
the author is trying to portray real life situations with a little twist to
keep the reader interested. There is a lesson to be learned from
each story. Each visitor that passes through Mike Callahan's bar is
teaching the people who are already there a lesson and there is
In the Centipede's Dilemma I learned that apperance really
dosen't matter. Dink Fogerty led the whole bar to believe that he was
incapable of even throwing a dart but then he, dispite his image, used
telekinesis (mind over matter) to project the darts into the dartboard
with tremendus accuracy. You cannot just sleep on your opponents
in real life situations. You must look beyond your opponents
apparent capabilities to be a contender in any game, espically the
game of life. If you don't you will surely get stepped on throughout
your life. If the people at Callahan's didn't catch on to Dink'
. . .
even if they play you for some cash. There are
things in life that you must be ready for and I think that this book
helped open some windows for me to prepare for the worst and hope
for the best. All you
have to do in certain situations is kill them with kindness. Mike felt bad for the since they
were so nice about everything and nobody ever gave them a
chance. The Callahan Chronicals is a great way to learn about
life in a relatively enjoyable way. He
had seen a man like this before and he ended up blasting four men
with a gun. They were all ready for a prank since
there was serious money on the line. Fogerty wasn't all that bad
though, any bird that can keep their glass filled with gin all the time
would be a good companion for mostly anyone. You also must be
careful because that joke can turn foul and hit you right back in the
face. I have learned to look for things like this now and
will not get decieved eaisly in my lifetime.
The people at Callahan's did no such thing though. He was just living by his own rules and he could
not change. The men planned to drink heavily and pull
the old fake vomit gag. I
wouldn't like it done to me so I will stick to the golden rule.
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