Tale Spinner Gifts

'When did I first start rambling? Well, it's a long story...'

Fish talking about fisherman

Woman over garden fence: 'I've invented some new gossip I'd like circulating.'

'R.I.P. Van Winkle, just sleeping.'

'Who needs a measuring tape when you've got an imagination?'

'Read me something that will keep me awake.'

'He may not be a great angler but you have to admire his honesty.'

I guess Grandpa was once a wise king, too. He always says he does his best thinking on the throne.

'But did I give up. No, out came the sun and dried up all the rain, and your great-great granddad went up that spout again.'

Engraving on tomb of the unknown writer - The END.

"I can't ask you about history anymore. My teacher thinks I'm a pathological liar."

'Ollie, it's me! Some rich guy repeated one of my cockamamy tales and I sued him for intellectual property theft.'

'Because he was the one who had to milk her. That's why Jack traded the cow for a handful of beans.'

"Take heed, young stranger - these here be dangerous waters...."

"I'm the writer, executive producer, and star of my fibs."

Writers Block: "Day 24 and still no typewriter!"

"Once upon a time-and-a- half..."

"Always exaggerate. It makes life seem more interesting."

A Trend In Children's Literature Is Discerned

'I must admit, this family reunion hasn't really lived up to my expectations.'

Cave huntsman exagerating his conquest

fairy tales

George Washington's sister was always getting him into trouble.

'You look like a lady with a story to tell.'

'Your book is quite dull, so we're marketing it as a bedtime story.'

Every App tells a story.

Fish Tall Stories

Old boatmen impressing children with made up stories about having been a smuggler

Grimm's Fairytales - Title Page

I was able to get you a 2-book deal.

"You know how it is, one minute I'm selling insurance in South Dakota and the next minute I have a hook for a hand. How about you?"

" - This might work, but management will never approve it . . ."

Someday, I'll have your great grandad tell you his pheasant hunting stories.