“Are there others on your farm Grandpa?”
“Like on all farms, ‘happiness is only real when shared’1 Granddaughter. Most of the inhabitants that stay for a while are animals and farmhands. We also have a fair number of visitors, some announced and some not, all deserving hospitality.”
“Do all animals and farmhands on the farm bring you happiness?”
“Some do and some do not. Most do, but not all the time.”
“How do you manage problems on the farm?”
“I have learned a technique I call POUT.”
“How does POUT work?”
“Let me tell you a story. Some time ago, your Aunt Ethis came to the farm. We decided to prepare a meal to celebrate her visit. We went to the chicken coop to collect eggs but realized that our chickens had been lazy and had ...
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