Classic for the Ages

The story has been written, dear reader.

And with so many volumes penned through-

out history, the hero and heroine escaped

in the nick of time. Everyone loves an ex-

citing tale which ends happily ever after.

Things didn’t work out so well for Captain

Ahab, as you know. Still, it remains a classic

to this day. I suppose then, it’s all about lessons

learned, and for those who can relate or see
themselves in the characters portrayed.

I for one was sympathetic, and took sides with

Moby Dick, The Great White Whale. As a child,

I had two friends named “Dick.” Of course there

were the stories about Dick and Jane. And every-

one of a certain age remembers the famous crime

fighter, Dick Tracy.

It has been my experience that if you call some-

onen “a Dick,” however, you’re liable to get your

block knocked off. Funny how a small indefinate

article like “a” can make such a profound differ-

ence. That’s a whole other story which doesn’t

end well either. I’ll save that one for another day.

Suppose using “Richard” is always a safer bet.

Chris Hanch 10-15-19