Long ago, a hardworking washerwoman lived with her only son, a 21-year-old young man. Every day, they carried heaps of dirty clothes to the river, diligently washing, drying, folding, and delivering them on time. Their services were trusted not only by the villagers but also by the royal palace, including the king himself. Each morning, Read more…

Once upon a time, there was an astrologer who charged a nominal fee from the people who approached him to learn about their future. He would rattle half a dozen cowrie shells in his cupped palms and throw them on a square piece of clothing with mystic charts imprinted on it. He would then study Read more…