You can’t say asses in church unless you are speaking of donkeys.

Anyone can see that an ass laden with books remains a donkey. A human being laden with the undigested results of a tussle with thoughts and books, however, still passes for wise.

Donkeys and elephants represent us politically. Why? Because snakes and roaches would be too obvious.

While everyone adjusted themselves and their packs, Donna sniffed curiously at Louie’s nose. Her attitude suggested she might want to make friends with the giant dog; Lou couldn’t resist the temptation. Once Donna lured Louie...