This afternoon I was digging through dusty piles of old term papers and slides from my photography classes (damn, I did good work back then) and came across an Aree style "The Tortoise and the Hare" composition I wrote for English 1A. The professor only gave me a B on that paper because I failed to fulfill the task of a compare/contrast, but it was a story I needed to write at the time. It's a story that needs to be remembered today as well as I find myself all filled with impatience and indignation at wheels that turn too slowly and people who don't listen.
"Tortoise learned that hares are what they are and that they will never change because they don't have the foresight to see the end. She learned that compassion and tolerance for the hares of life will help them dash through their days with a sense of purpose.
On the other hand, Hare learned that she should never judge another by appearances. What may seem slow and stupid may actually be the smartest way to win the race."
A good solid lesson and words to live by.
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