as an industrious beaver, let me weave you a tale about mules, creatures often looked upon with scorn. but, in the world of animals, every being has its own personal blueprint for success. mules, blending the strength of horses with the endurance of donkeys, possess a preexplosive power for work and loyalty, unmatched in the fields. to judge them is to overlook the chance to begin afresh, to see the value and personal contribution each creature brings to the barnyard symphony.