Aesop's Fable - May Newsletter

The Fox Without a Tail
Fox had been caught in a trap. After much painful tugging, Fox escaped but left his beautiful bushy tail behind him.

Fox Without a Tail kept away from other foxes, for he felt they would all make fun of him and crack jokes and laugh behind his back. But it was hard for him to be alone, so he crafted a plan to solve his trouble.

Fox called a meeting, saying that he had something of great importance to tell. When all foxes arrived, Fox made a speech about foxes who came to harm because of their tail. One had been caught by hounds when his tail had become entangled. One was weighed down in the brush. And Men hunt foxes and cut off tails as prizes. With such proof of danger, said Fox, he would advise every Fox to cut off his tail.

When he had finished talking, an old Fox arose, and said, smiling:

“Master Fox, kindly turn around for a moment?”

When poor Fox Without a Tail turned around, there arose such a storm of jeers and hooting, that he saw how useless it was to try any longer to persuade the foxes to part with their tails.

Distrust advice from someone who stands to gain

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Mother's Day is May 9

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This is a True Story Theatre Event to allow community members the opportunity to tell their stories of identity, hear those of others, grow compassion and understanding across difference, and learn how to effectively stand up against the obvious and subtle forms of bias and bigotry we encounter in Holliston. This series is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Holliston Cultural Council and the partnership and support of Holliston's own independent book shop Aesop's Fable. This is everyone's chance to impact direct change in consciousness and awareness in our community. Click here to learn more and to register for the event.

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