[Read more…] about The Fox and The CockA Fox caught in a trap asked a passing Cock to get a stick so he can get out of the trap. Smart Cock brought the farmer who had the stick. Bye Bye Fox.
Sweet talk doesn’t always work.
The Ploughman and Fortune
[Read more…] about The Ploughman and FortuneA Countryman found treasure and gave thanks to the ground. Fortune came asking why he thanked the ground when Fortune would have been otherwise blamed.
Everyone is more or less master of his own fate.
The Wolves and The Sick Ass
[Read more…] about The Wolves and The Sick AssWolves hearing an Ass was sick came to the stable and asked about her health. The young Ass told them her mother was better than they hoped for.
Don’t believe all rumors.
The Fox in The Well
[Read more…] about The Fox in The WellA Fox fell into a well and could not get out. A Wolf came by and started to ask questions and feel sorry for the Fox. Fox would rather have had a rope.
Stick to the subject in order to get things done.
The Bees, The Drones, and The Wasp
[Read more…] about The Bees, The Drones, and The WaspDrones took over a hive. The Bees objected and asked the Wasp to judge the issue. The Wasp asked each side to build a comb. Bees did, Drones not. Bees won.
Pretenders will be found out.
The Man and The Weasel
[Read more…] about The Man and The WeaselA Man caught a Weasel who pled for his life based on his catching Mice for the Man. In truth, the Weasel caught mice for his own needs/pleasure. To bad.
Some take credit for things they do for themselves.