You may know the old fable, Hercules and the Carter: A man was carelessly driving his cart along a road when the wheels sank so deeply into the mud that his oxen came to a stop. The carter slumped in his seat and called upon Hercules for help, crying louder and sinking deeper every moment. At last… Continue reading Friday’s Fable: The Muse and the Writer
Category: Friday Fables
The Plodder and the 3-Day Novelist
You may know the old fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare": A hare was always boasting about his speed and mocking the slow and clumsy walk of the tortoise. One day the tortoise answered back, "You may be swift, but I can beat you in a race." “Good luck, slowpoke,” the hare replied. The tortoise immediately… Continue reading The Plodder and the 3-Day Novelist
Friday Fable: A Writer, her Delete Key, and their Story
You may know the old fable, A Man, his Son, and their Donkey: A man set out on a trip with his son and their donkey. His son sat up on the donkey while the man walked beside them. They were happy on their way. As they passed through town, a man said: “That healthy… Continue reading Friday Fable: A Writer, her Delete Key, and their Story
Friday’s Fable: The Would-be Writer
You might know the old slave's tale, "The Milkmaid": A girl was on her way to market carrying a jug of milk on her head. As she walked, she began to daydream about the money the milk would bring her. “With the money I make from the milk, I’ll buy a basket of eggs," she thought.… Continue reading Friday’s Fable: The Would-be Writer
Catherine Austen 