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Josef
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I rewrite Aesop’s Fables for fun and post my thoughts on whatever catches my eye. Say hi.
I was thinking other geometric shapes like the cube but get crazy and do a rhombus or whatever
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 AM
This is really cool. Can you do other shapes?
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 AM
The Pig snorted a laugh, “You’ve sniffed it out, Dog! Her love exalts me, spurning any who harm my kind or defile my flesh."
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oho! be careful arguing with someone more quick witted as they can turn insults into strength
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 AM
He called a physician, who recommended an elixir made from the lungs of a goat. “As luck would have it,” the Man said, “I already have a goat.”
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Be wary of counsel offered by the covetous
January 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The Donkey, trusting the Goat, agreed to the scheme. However, the feigning proved folly, for the Donkey stumbled and suffered a serious injury.

The Man was concerned for the Donkey, which he relied on for so much.
January 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM
He told the Donkey, “You work so hard carrying heavy loads, running the mill, and traveling long distances, yet the Man adds more to your back, whips you, and pushes you further each day.”

The Goat suggested that the Donkey fall into a ditch and feign injury, so he might get a chance to rest.
January 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The Ape was quickly ensnared whereupon the Fox called out, “How do you intend to rule with such foolishness?”
January 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Fox, envious of the Ape, decided upon a scheme, announcing “I have found a delicious treat and saved it for your coronation,” and escorted the Ape to a hunter’s lure.
January 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Have you read ‘The Fox and the Ape’?

The thoughtless creatures and irrational animals gathered to elect a new King. The eager Ape performed a dance to delight and entertain, receiving much acclaim.
January 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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oho! Helping all without regard to their worthiness will often have you labeled as a fool.
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM
On the far shore, the Dog wondered how he might show gratitude, but the Ferryman rushed to aid another traveler staring wide eyed at the river’s churn.

“No need for guilt, it seems,” the Dog grumbled. “This man is clearly mad from his endless trade.”
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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There are sometimes rewards for those monitoring powerful quarrels.
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 PM
A Fox, watching the clash from afar, seized the opportunity to dash in and snatch the untouched prey.

Unable to chase the Fox as she scampered off with the meal, they cried out together, “How wretched and foolish are we, that our quarrel should benefit a Fox!”
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Spoilers:
He smiles at the end
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM