Episode 12: "The Prince Has the Mumps" by Richard Connell

Warning! This is a children’s story, but here are a few choice words. A Prince is on bedrest which means he can’t do what he loves most about the job, making appearances in front of his adoring fans! As the young Prince tries to feel well enough to assume his responsibilities, he quickly comes to understand what it means to be Royalty, and just how clueless he’s been. This story is a direct representation of life today. It tackles the concept of someone going beyond to make sure they’re fulfilling the role of the job, just to realize that no one before has ever been as diligent. The disillusionment that follows. The annoyance and adjustments made. Maybe even the resignation that the effort isn’t being rewarded, so they might just be better off doing the bare minimum. Have you ever felt this way? Do you have a certain time that you think about when listening to this story? Let me know! I hope you enjoy!Like, Comment, or Share if you liked this episode.Goodnight,Rachael The music for this podcast was provided by Miles Agean. Check out his album, Alpenglow, on Apple Music & Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withrachaelpodcast.substack.com