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fw: a band leader of nomads

updated tue 12 oct 04

 

Diane Palmquist on mon 11 oct 04


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> To all my potter friends!
Diane
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> Band Leader of Nomads
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> In the great desert lived a band of nomads. Their leader, Benny, had risen
> to his rank due to his magnificent beard. His people believed a man's
> strength and courage came from his beard. Thus, the man with the biggest
> beard was their chief.
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> After leading the band for many years, Benny decided he wanted to shave.
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> asked the elders for their advice. They were shocked. They reminded him of
> the ancient warning that the leader who shaved would be turned into
> earthenware.
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> Benny scoffed at that, and cut his beard. As the final whisker was cut, a
> huge dust storm came up. When it cleared, there stood a man-sized clay
> vessel. The elders knew the legend must be true.
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> Their conclusion? "A Benny shaved is a Benny urned."
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