Response to Fiction Packet One

I like most of the stories in the fiction packet.  Morning News was interesting to me and made me think of what I would do if told I was going to die soon.  I wonder where he drew the inspiration for this story, if he knew someone who was ill.  

Survivors was a grim story.  A homosexual couple each dying of AIDS and one man realizes he wants to die first so he doesn't have to deal with the aftermath of his partner's death and spend his last days on earth burdened.  I think both of these works are shockingly honest.  When faced with death, how would any of us react?  Probably not much differently, even if we like to think so.

Wallet made me laugh.  The old man's scheme to catch a thief reminded me of one of those old silent black and white films.  

So far, I am really enjoying the fiction segment of this course.  All of these short stories were enjoyable to read and I'm impressed that the authors can create such vivid, complete stories in just a couple paragraphs.