As far as I can tell this story is a "Don't forget the old ways, but don't be bound by them." style. Time marches ever onward, the old myths, legends, treatments, and methods shouldn't be forgotten. If only so we can continue to use what has worked in the past, discard those that don't, and improve those that need it.
It's a quite good book. It was an homage of sorts to his friend Manly Wade Wellman. His collection of short stories titled John the balladeer is on my list of favorite books
Greetings, Mentlegent! For the Rhyhtm that is Algo A clever tale of the old ways, and mortality. Doesn't have a satisfying resolution, though. Of course, given what the story DOES say and do, not sure I'd want to see that resolution.
Very well done. The story used some actual folk tales and what was supposed to be ancient healing and white magic. A good man turns from the temptation of the devil, and also admits his sorrow at his son's death, which may have been due to his being stubborn. A well written story!
A sad sad tale! Old scratch eh? That's a name i 've not heard in a long time. No I never lie! I'll tell you the truth , clear and stark. Acceptance... that's your part. You think you know what the world is, how it works and why, you think you have wisdom. The world is an onion. Layers and layers and layers beneath that one. All stacked one on top of the other. The core, the root, you cannot understand the root. I can barely fathom it. I have some dim idea, but true understanding eludes me. The Rules are but a game you invented , I just play along. What else am i going to do children? Scold you for your foolishness, tell you things are not as you think? Time enough to discover that on your own. I wont take you childish joy away , not without a really good reason. Stubborn foolish children you may be, but we chose to watch over you and defend you; even the kneelers that know not what they worship. The ones that malign us. Call us names and attribute motives to us, motives that are as silly as your games.
The Old Man was right about why he shouldn't take Scratches' deal. But funny thing is, humans have figured out how agriculture works on three separate occasions. If we can do that. Then we can relearn the rules if need be the hard way.
Where I live, you got 2 different types of "other" people (no offense intended). There are people who are just simply very spiritual: herbalists, uniquely superstitious or embraced a 'new age' lifestyle. The second group are people who live in the old ways. They have many names. Brujas, wiccans, shamans. They aren't ignorant idiots. They are smart people educated in the world around them like everyone else. Yet, there is something different about them. They know Old things that are not talked about anymore. They can see and hear things that most others can't. They always have unexplainable and scary stories to tell if you ask them. Sometimes I wonder if they're just different in the head or schizophrenic and this is simply their way of coping and dealing with their poorly wired minds. Other times I wonder just how much stuff is out there that we abandoned for the sake of the hard-lined sciences. After all these years, there is still a lot of stuff that Science can't explain.
Awesome story. Reminds me of the Jack Tales growing up. Reading the comments I see that’s a southern thing. Ol’ Scratch hasn’t been forgotten down here.
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As far as I can tell this story is a "Don't forget the old ways, but don't be bound by them." style. Time marches ever onward, the old myths, legends, treatments, and methods shouldn't be forgotten. If only so we can continue to use what has worked in the past, discard those that don't, and improve those that need it.
there is a book named "Ole Nathan" it is a good read and well worth the time. it explains Nathan's journey and ending.
By David Drake.
It's a quite good book. It was an homage of sorts to his friend Manly Wade Wellman. His collection of short stories titled John the balladeer is on my list of favorite books
I like that the witch's purse was used correctly.
Minus the witches and ol scratch. That's an "orthodox" thing.
Greetings, Mentlegent!
For the Rhyhtm that is Algo
A clever tale of the old ways, and mortality. Doesn't have a satisfying resolution, though. Of course, given what the story DOES say and do, not sure I'd want to see that resolution.
Damn what a story
"witches are of the devil" 🙄
Interesting story though.
Good story
3 mins in
I always love the folk stories or ones that emulate then... Really nice story about positive persistence's even in the face of a terrible situation..
Very well done. The story used some actual folk tales and what was supposed to be ancient healing and white magic. A good man turns from the temptation of the devil, and also admits his sorrow at his son's death, which may have been due to his being stubborn. A well written story!
For the talented author!
For the brilliant voice actor!
For the algorithm. May it produce great numbers that the entertainment may continue.
A sad sad tale! Old scratch eh? That's a name i 've not heard in a long time. No I never lie! I'll tell you the truth , clear and stark. Acceptance... that's your part. You think you know what the world is, how it works and why, you think you have wisdom.
The world is an onion. Layers and layers and layers beneath that one. All stacked one on top of the other.
The core, the root, you cannot understand the root. I can barely fathom it. I have some dim idea, but true understanding eludes me.
The Rules are but a game you invented , I just play along. What else am i going to do children? Scold you for your foolishness, tell you things are not as you think? Time enough to discover that on your own.
I wont take you childish joy away , not without a really good reason.
Stubborn foolish children you may be, but we chose to watch over you and defend you; even the kneelers that know not what they worship.
The ones that malign us. Call us names and attribute motives to us, motives that are as silly as your games.
The Old Man was right about why he shouldn't take Scratches' deal. But funny thing is, humans have figured out how agriculture works on three separate occasions. If we can do that. Then we can relearn the rules if need be the hard way.
Reminds me of growing up with my grandmother's family from the swamps in Florida, and my Grandfather's people from the back hollers and the rez in NC.
Where I live, you got 2 different types of "other" people (no offense intended). There are people who are just simply very spiritual: herbalists, uniquely superstitious or embraced a 'new age' lifestyle. The second group are people who live in the old ways. They have many names. Brujas, wiccans, shamans. They aren't ignorant idiots. They are smart people educated in the world around them like everyone else. Yet, there is something different about them. They know Old things that are not talked about anymore. They can see and hear things that most others can't. They always have unexplainable and scary stories to tell if you ask them. Sometimes I wonder if they're just different in the head or schizophrenic and this is simply their way of coping and dealing with their poorly wired minds. Other times I wonder just how much stuff is out there that we abandoned for the sake of the hard-lined sciences. After all these years, there is still a lot of stuff that Science can't explain.
Awesome story. Reminds me of the Jack Tales growing up. Reading the comments I see that’s a southern thing. Ol’ Scratch hasn’t been forgotten down here.
Good story, makes one think. For the Skald and his family
Another fantastic narration. Thank you for all the good work.
For the Algorithm11!
indeed, the algorithm needs text
To please the algorithm is all
Is this the lost human colony who think nanite are magic
What a great story.
My bad, had akready had my finger on thumbs up, before i saw?
Yippee
Not a fan of the fantasy stories, but this one has heart and soul, not the usual airy fairy nonsense.
Whats with the sad stories? You doing ok?
Good practices in these parables, stay on the path while walking in woods, dilution of food poisoning, don't give in to grief
Thank you for the reading
for the AlGoRiIThM
For the algorithm
19th, 31 July 2023
I smell onion ninjas
And this to shall pass.
Second that
He should write a book of his knowledge. What To Do If You Cross the Fae.
This one was so sad.
Great story
Algorithm
no matter how hard of day i have, when i get home and listen to the great story telling, all seems better. thank sir
neat
Excellent story! Thank the author!
A departure from your normal stories and quiteca nice one. Thank you for sharing this in the old storytelling spirit.
Doc
For the Algorithm, for the Author(s), for the Holographic Voice!
Solid solemn tale
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For the Algorithm the story and the voice