The Sheep and the Pig That Made a Home
A Norse Folk Tale ONCE upon a time there was a Sheep, and he started out into the world to build himself a home. First he went to the Pig and he said:“There is nothing like having a home of your own. If you are of my way of thinking, we will go into the […]
Our Plywood Cabin
By Gary Jackson The father asked his son “Mr. Lazy, would you say grace before our meal”. The son replied “No, I don’t want to”. So the truck driver delivering lumber to build our cabin offered the blessing. Dad had ordered a truckload of lumber and other supplies. In the late afternoon this truck backed […]
Belling the Cat
Adapted from Aesop LONG ago all the Mice came pattering from fields and pantries to hold a council meeting. They sat around under a washtub with a candle for a light and very solemnlyasked: “What shall we do to keep ourselves safe from Pussy? She hides in secret places and suddenly springs out on us […]