More of Aesop. Those fables do come in handy when time and family commitments, not to mention tiredness, prevent me from reading or writing anything lengthy. Nevertheless, enjoy. A tale as old as time, involving an overzealous cat, a community of beleaguered mice, and a peg. Let's delve into the delightful absurdities and underlying wisdom … Continue reading The House of Mice and the Pretentious Cat
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A Fowl Mistake: Aesop’s Feathered Fortune
Another of Aesop's fables, beloved for their brevity and moral clarity, have taught children and adults alike the consequences of greed, laziness, and other human vices. One such tale, The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, stands out as a particularly feather-brained example of avarice leading to ruin. Let's ruffle some feathers as we delve … Continue reading A Fowl Mistake: Aesop’s Feathered Fortune
A Sour Pursuit: The Fox & The Grapes
Yet another fable. I can't help it. In the grand tapestry of Aesop’s Fables, The Fox and the Grapes stands out like a vine in a vegetable garden, flaunting its fruity dilemma and the quintessential human experience of dealing with disappointment. This tale, often summarised in a few lines, is ripe for a humorous yet … Continue reading A Sour Pursuit: The Fox & The Grapes
The Mouse and the Mousetrap: Rodent Rationality and Barnyard Bystanders
What's this? Another fable? Yes. Well, I'm working my way through them. Some time ago, I found myself in the unenviable position of evicting an unwelcome tenant - or perhaps tenants - from our garage. A mouse, or maybe several, had taken up residence among the clutter. Rather than resorting to the traditional, lethal mousetraps, … Continue reading The Mouse and the Mousetrap: Rodent Rationality and Barnyard Bystanders
The Man & The Image
Here’s another one of Aesop's fables for today, as I slowly savour my way through these timeless tales. Quite literally, these stories are bite-sized morsels, yet each one is packed with a feast of wisdom and insight. Aesop's fables have been around for ages, dishing out wisdom with a side of animal antics and clever … Continue reading The Man & The Image
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