[Read more…] about The Man, The Boy, and The DonkeyA man tries to take the advice of many different people regarding his donkey and ends up with the worst of the deal.
Please all, and you will please none.
The Boy and His Mother
[Read more…] about The Boy and His MotherA Boy about to be executed for stealing went to his Mother and bit her ear. He then accused her of abetting his first crime which later led to the gallows.
We are made by our teachings in youth.
A Shower of Puddings
[Read more…] about A Shower of PuddingsA youth wished for food from the sky and it fell in such quantity that he had problems showing that even good things come with some trouble.
The Boys and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Boys and The FrogsBoys playing by a pond began to throw rocks at Frogs, killing several. Frogs cried out they should stop as sport to the Boys was death to the Frogs.
Play for one may be death to another.
The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass
[Read more…] about The Miller, His Son, and Their AssA Miller and his Son had an Ass. They tried to change how they moved as they met people along the road. They lost the Ass while trying to please everyone.
You can’t please everyone.
The Rope Dance
[Read more…] about The Rope DanceA Boy was learning to dance on a Rope but objected to the long pole he had to carry. So, he threw it down and quickly followed. Lesson learned!
Some must learn the hard way.