The pig was in the midst of reiterating his prayer for an umpteenth time when God’s gruff voice broke in on his consciousness.

     “What do you want, pig?”

     The pig was startled. At first, he was speechless, but then he managed to stammer, “Is… is that You, God?”

     “It’s Me. What do you want?”

     “O Lord, I want to be a horse,” said the pig, excitedly. “Please make...