I think this is pretty spot on, J.J. Especially the part about our minds filling in the blank, which is what always gets me in trouble. After a really disturbing horror movie, the shadows in my own home can be scary as hell because I can't quite make out what's inside them. My mind frantically constructs the possibilities—most are ridiculous, of course—and it usually draws from my most immediate memory, which of course, is overwhelmed by images from the horror movie I just watched! Or the book I just read.
Not only was this an interesting read but I also remember you posting questions that I assume were research for this post. Yet another benefit of being on a platform like this - research participants just a Notes post away.
Waxwing Creek is on my list. I'll get to it shortly!
I think this is pretty spot on, J.J. Especially the part about our minds filling in the blank, which is what always gets me in trouble. After a really disturbing horror movie, the shadows in my own home can be scary as hell because I can't quite make out what's inside them. My mind frantically constructs the possibilities—most are ridiculous, of course—and it usually draws from my most immediate memory, which of course, is overwhelmed by images from the horror movie I just watched! Or the book I just read.
Not only was this an interesting read but I also remember you posting questions that I assume were research for this post. Yet another benefit of being on a platform like this - research participants just a Notes post away.
Waxwing Creek is on my list. I'll get to it shortly!
Exactly! Thanks for checking it out, and thanks for adding Waxwing Creek to your list. I appreciate it.