I am Back and Now There is a Dead Centipede on my Desk
it is GOOD to be back :) on returning i noticed a dead centipede on one of the desks in the attic … not being such a big fan of ( dead ) insects, i was a bit digusted at first, but then the centipede reminded me of something: do you know the fable of the centipede and the toad?
well, there was a centipede that danced so beautifully with its many legs. everyone admired the centipede. but there was also a toad, jealous of the recognition the centipede received for its dance. so the toad came up with a devious plan. it approached the centipede and asked:
“dear centipede, i am one of your greatest admirers. the way you dance is as mesmerizing as it is beautiful. so, i was wondering, how exactly do you dance?”
the centipede stopped its dance, looked at the toad, looked at its many legs, thought about the question, thought VERY hard, but could find no answer. bedazzled by perplexity, the centipede forgot how to dance …
sad to see you stop dancing but thank you for reminding me of this dilema, centipede! i will try to honor it.
( see also The Centipede’s Dilemma )