From Prince To Pauper
By JOE SIXPACK Once upon a time (I love stories that start that way), a great king wanted to honor an old childhood friend. He gave his friend a large estate and a princely title. By his royal decree, the king made it so his friend and all his descendants would enjoy the princely title, estate, and wealth in perpetuity. Imagine suddenly being created a prince!But rather than being forever grateful, the new prince and his wife became proud. They tried to establish their own kingdom and rebel against the king. They failed in their rebellion, but the king mercifully spared their lives. However, the king took back all he’d given them and they became mere subjects again.When the children…Continue Reading