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Martin the Cobbler. on Nov 21, 2010 MARTIN THE COBBLER: Martin has been faithful to his cobbler's bench in spite of some deep personal disappointments. A chance encounter with a customer inspires him …More
Martin the Cobbler.
on Nov 21, 2010 MARTIN THE COBBLER: Martin has been faithful to his cobbler's bench in spite of some deep personal disappointments. A chance encounter with a customer inspires him to reach out to those in need, He is able to settle a dispute between an old lady with a bag of apples and a young ragamuffin who has attempted to "borrow" one of her apples. Later he invites a street-sweeper who is half-frozen to join him for some hot tea. Finally a young mother is given a warm shawl to keep both her and her infant warm. Martin comes to the realization that sharing is always in season. Author: Leo Tolstoy (Russia); Narrator: Alexandria Tolstoy (daughter of Leo); Award: First Prize "Children's Film" at Ottawa International Animation Film Festival. For more information see www.billybuddfilms.com
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"Where Love Is, God Is"
A Short Story
by Leo Tolstoy
www.holytrinitynewrochelle.org/tolstoychristmas.html
In a certain town there lived
a cobbler, Martin Avdéitch by name. He had a tiny room in a basement, the one window of which looked out on to the street. Through it one could only see the feet of those who passed by, but Martin recognized the people by their boots. He had lived long in the place …More
"Where Love Is, God Is"
A Short Story
by Leo Tolstoy

www.holytrinitynewrochelle.org/tolstoychristmas.html
In a certain town there lived
a cobbler, Martin Avdéitch by name. He had a tiny room in a basement, the one window of which looked out on to the street. Through it one could only see the feet of those who passed by, but Martin recognized the people by their boots. He had lived long in the place and had many acquaintances. There was hardly a pair of boots in the neighborhood that had not been once or twice through his hands, so he often saw his own handiwork through the window. Some he had re-soled, some patched, some stitched up, and to some he had even put fresh uppers. He had plenty to do, for he worked well, used good material, did not charge too much, and could be relied on. If he could do a job by the day required, he undertook it; if not, he told the truth and gave no false promises; so he was well known and never short of work.