To begin with, lets start from yesterday, the only day I can look down at clearly, and extract few details which are worth noting.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), who was in the Federal Army till 1865, was involved in the Amercan Civil War, fought several other battles, and later in his career took to writing. Yesterday, I came across his writings for the first time, and read few of his stories: 'Beyond the Wall', The Boarded Window', 'A Horseman in the Sky'.

The best one, if asked to choose, would be 'Beyond the Wall.' He is a fine descriptive writer, maintans excellent flow and pace. A line worth remembering, from Beyond the Wall, is :" Love is a delicious dream; why should I bring about my own awakening?"