"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I donÂ’t much care where--" said Alice.
"Then it doesnÂ’t matter which way you go," said the Cat.
"--so long as I get SOMEWHERE," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh, youÂ’re sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."
Lewis Carroll
(Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 6)
Unlike Alice, Tiny Teacher Toby Turtle knows just where he is going. He knows when he will get there because he knows that the school is just 152 steps from his home. He also knows that 152 is his age (in human years) and so that makes it very easy to remember. He is diligently counting his steps.. when he finishes making 152 steps, he will be at Turtle School where he will teach all the other little turtles how to count so they will not lose their way in this life!
And by the way..... Tiny Teacher Toby Turtle has 42,000 students and they are each eating a cookie!
Created for Teapot Tuesday Challenge 152
This is my first time participating in the Teapot Tuesday Challenge. Thank you for inviting me!
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Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 6:08 PM
Marie, this is precious! Love the story and your gorgeous background!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: August 26, 2007 Location: NE Indiana - Amish Country Posts: 9431
Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 6:18 PM
Terrific scene with Toby. I'm sure he'll reach the school and be a good teacher...we sure could use him on Teapot Tuesday. So glad you stopped by to share your wonderful creation. Welcome.
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Sat, Jul 02, 2011 @ 4:32 AM
Your card made me smile when I saw it. Cute, cute story too. Glad you brought a teacher to help Mrs. Stump the Grump.
------------------------------ Grace My Blog "Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you." - Mother Teresa
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132012
Sat, Jul 02, 2011 @ 4:44 AM
Toby Turtle looks great making his slow and steady way to school. I hope he doesn't lose track of his 152 steps, but I am sure if he keeps going he'll arrive safely.
Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Sat, Jul 02, 2011 @ 5:58 AM
WOW! What awesome coloring - that turtle is wonderful!
Thanks for joining with a great teaparty card and equally great story to go with it. Tuesdays are a favorite!