The Vine Above His Head One warm afternoon, a fox wandered into a vineyard and stopped beneath an arbor heavy with ripe grapes. The fruit hung in generous clusters, catching the afternoon light just high enough to promise a satisfying […]
The Paw No One Noticed There is an old fable about a traveler who came upon a lion lying quietly by the side of the road. The lion was not hunting. He was not roaring. He simply could not walk. Most travelers […]
Before The Milk Reached Home There was once a milkmaid who walked along a country road with a full pail balanced carefully upon her head. It was a beautiful morning, and with every steady step her thoughts wandered a little […]
He Could Not Name The Animal A blind man was once handed a young animal and asked to identify it. The creature was small enough to fit comfortably in his arms. It shifted and squirmed beneath his hands while a group […]
A House Filled With Soot There is an old fable about two craftsmen whose work could not have been more different. One was a charcoal-burner. His days were spent tending slow-burning piles of wood until they became charcoal. His […]
The Heart Remembers Every Mile A hunter owned a hound who had served him faithfully for many years. In his youth, the dog was everything a hunter could hope for. He was swift through the forest, fearless in the […]
Not Every Open Door Becomes A Refuge The hare was proud of how many friends he had. There was the horse, swift enough to outrun almost anything. The bull, powerful enough to frighten most dangers away. The goat, clever and […]
