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Future Fables

‘The Seasonal Scurry’ by George Walker

Oct 5, 2023
George Walker, senior scribe at Aesop, shares a playful tale about a scurry of squirrels facing suspicion and unease as the arrival of a new resident brings curiosity and divide. Tensions rise, rumors circulate, and a grey squirrel loses his stores and memory. However, the power of kindness prevails as the scurry comes together to share their stashes and create a feast.
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  • The squirrels in the story find joy and connection in playfully deceiving each other, highlighting the power of camaraderie.
  • Despite initial suspicion and distrust, the scurry chooses kindness and unity over animosity, fostering a new tradition of sharing food stores with the injured grey squirrel.

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Winter Approaching and Annual Tradition

As winter approached, the scurry of squirrels anticipated the need to gather and store food. They engaged in the annual tradition of pretending to be clueless about the impending winter in order to gain a head start in stocking their larders. The squirrels found delight and camaraderie in playfully deceiving each other about their actions.

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