Skaggs addresses the practice of story telling as it relates to a group of previously unacquainted people. She analyzes the ability of sharing a human experience, such as traveling mishaps, has toward forming meaningful bonds and friendships. Skaggs also discusses folklore in terms of stories that are interconnected with people and serve as a connecting element. Created by Rachel Skaggs while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 course, winter 2006.