The Grasshopper and the Ants

Here's one of my favorite fables! I think it has a great lesson for our youth.

Meet the Grasshopper--he's dressed sharp and is playing music and having a great time:

Now check out these wretched ants, toiling away all day:

The Grasshopper explains his happy-go-lucky philosophy of life to the Queen Ant.
I think he's getting through to her!

When winter comes, look who's sitting pretty, being waited on hand and foot. Good for you, Grasshopper!"Some more chocolate chip cookies would be nice..."