Comments on: A hippopotamus in the room http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2005/11/21/a-hippopotamus-in-the-room/ musings, thoughts, and writings of Barbara W. Klaser Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:02:54 -0500 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2005/11/21/a-hippopotamus-in-the-room/comment-page-1/#comment-1287 Sarah Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:07:44 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/?p=226#comment-1287 I won't embarrass myself by telling how many years went by while El Cucuy who lived under my bed lurked there waiting to grab me by the ankles. I learned that by proactive planning (stashing a flashlight in my nightstand) I could anticipate the horrors and subdue them (only a fluffbunny after all). So I imagine the worst, try to prepare for it, and then trust that all will be well. I won’t embarrass myself by telling how many years went by while El Cucuy who lived under my bed lurked there waiting to grab me by the ankles. I learned that by proactive planning (stashing a flashlight in my nightstand) I could anticipate the horrors and subdue them (only a fluffbunny after all). So I imagine the worst, try to prepare for it, and then trust that all will be well.

]]> By: violetismycolor http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2005/11/21/a-hippopotamus-in-the-room/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 violetismycolor Wed, 23 Nov 2005 04:55:17 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/?p=226#comment-1286 I love that story. I love the idea of seeing a hippopotamus in your room. Great story. I love that story. I love the idea of seeing a hippopotamus in your room. Great story.

]]> By: Barbara W. Klaser http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2005/11/21/a-hippopotamus-in-the-room/comment-page-1/#comment-1285 Barbara W. Klaser Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:25:30 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/?p=226#comment-1285 That's right, Superman's cape was made out of a blanket. Hmmm. That’s right, Superman’s cape was made out of a blanket. Hmmm.

]]> By: Eric Mayer http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2005/11/21/a-hippopotamus-in-the-room/comment-page-1/#comment-1284 Eric Mayer Tue, 22 Nov 2005 22:45:56 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/?p=226#comment-1284 Oh my. What did you do with the blanket? You've never heard of the magic invisible killer hippos? The only thing that'll stop them is a red blanket. They hate red blankets. If you throw a red blanket over them they just sit there in horror but once it's off.... Great story! If you forget that you realized it wasn't a hippo, you actually do know what it feels like to sit up all night with a hippo in your room. Not many of us have had that experience. Are you certain you didn't just cajole and reason the hippo into turning into a red blanket? Or perhaps you have powers you aren't aware of. At least the power to turn nocturnal hippos into red blankets. I'm not sure if a power like that would qualify you for any superhero clubs. Oh my. What did you do with the blanket? You’ve never heard of the magic invisible killer hippos? The only thing that’ll stop them is a red blanket. They hate red blankets. If you throw a red blanket over them they just sit there in horror but once it’s off….

Great story! If you forget that you realized it wasn’t a hippo, you actually do know what it feels like to sit up all night with a hippo in your room. Not many of us have had that experience.

Are you certain you didn’t just cajole and reason the hippo into turning into a red blanket? Or perhaps you have powers you aren’t aware of. At least the power to turn nocturnal hippos into red blankets. I’m not sure if a power like that would qualify you for any superhero clubs.

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