Category Archives: Maeta’s Fables

Retirement Living (An Amoral Fable)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by sputterpub

Goofus and Gallant are old now. They each had a different idea of when middle-age began and where the transition to old age would be, but by the time they were 64 they had to agree they were no longer … Continue reading →

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Maeta’s Fable: Retirement Plans

Posted on January 2, 2013 by sputterpub

As expected, Goofus and Gallant got jobs after college. Goofus stashed his liberal arts degree in the bottom of the footlocker he used as a coffee table, and went to work in a succession of retail situations. His favorite stint … Continue reading →

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Maeta’s Fable: Learning to Lie

Posted on November 13, 2012 by sputterpub

When Goofus and Gallant were seven years old, they were both pretty good with their yo-yos. Each could walk the dog, and Gallant had already mastered half a dozen other tricks. Goofus wasn’t as successful with the fancy stuff, but … Continue reading →

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Maeta’s Fable: Changes

Posted on November 6, 2012 by sputterpub

It was no surprise how parallel their lives seemed. Goofus and Gallant were the same age, lived in the same neighborhood, and experienced comparison whatever they did. So there came a time in their lives, as they edged into their … Continue reading →

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Maeta’s Fable: Hard Work

Posted on October 22, 2012 by sputterpub

Goofus and Gallant were given exactly the same items to acquire. It isn’t that surprising – their mothers had always been close friends, and the two women agreed about some of the snacks they liked to include in their pantries. … Continue reading →

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