Petite Parables

Petite Parables are original short-short stories I have written and post here for your enjoyment. Like Divine Doggerel, they may have little to do with my services, but they will give you a flavor of my sense of humor. Happy reading. I welcome your reactions.

Backslider’s Paradox

John sighed as he drove away from his local meeting with Workshops Anonymous. He thought about how he always felt a little better after he went, but after a day or two he was usually depressed again. He looked in … Continue reading

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The Untold Story of Bes

Bes is the Egyptian god of humor. He is a fat, bearded dwarf; ugly to the point of being comical, often depicted sticking out his tongue and holding a rattle.  Bes has a lot going against him, even for a … Continue reading

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Most Things Are Almost Possible

And then there was God the Almost, who allowed most things to be most of what they could have been and ended up almost loved by almost everyone. God the Almost, GothA, had no knowledge of God the Greatest because … Continue reading

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