Carnaby was the farm hand who worked for Farmer Umbridge when the harvest season arrived. Whenever anyone came to the Farmer Umbridge for any instructions, he would say, “Ask Carnaby.” One day, this became a problem. The tailor sent a parcel for the Farmer’s wife. Without checking, Farmer Umbridge said, “Ask Carnaby.” Carnaby took the […]
“Do you know that Marcus was a Roman Emperor?” Mark asked his mother, eating his breakfast in the farm kitchen. Mrs Hobart said, “Imagine!” and went on kneading the dough. “I am the Emperor!” announced Mark. “If your highness has finished breakfast,” said Mrs Hobart, “go out and play!” Mark went off grumbling! He took
The Marfa Ghost Lights have been observed near US Route 67 in Texas, United States; they are glowing orbs the size of footballs in white, blue, yellow and red colours. They have been ascribed to paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, UFOs, or will-o’-the-wisp, etc. However, scientific research suggests that most of them are the atmospheric
Farmer Bowles and Mrs Bowles had come home with a small bundle. The milkmaid and the cook had been talking. “It’s a girl!” exclaimed the cook, “She’s ever so sweet. They call her ‘Penny’!” Everyone was thrilled! A baby growing up on the farm was a great experience. Each of the creatures wanted to do
Lulu had just been purchased by Farmer Wren and brought to the farm. She was a very superior sheep! She looked at the pen and sniffed. “This place is not so good as the one where I was earlier,” she announced. No one paid any attention. “That had some very pleasant sheep and the pen
The animals were cosily settled in for the night in the barn, the stable, the chicken coop and the pens. But suddenly, some disturbance erupted. “Shoo! Shoo! Out!” One by one the animals became restless and soon everyone was awake. “What’s the matter?” “What’s happening?” “What’s that noise?” “Who’s in the stable?” Hearing the sounds,
Farmer Golding had a palomino horse named Nat. He did not like to waste time gossiping with all the farm creatures but spent his day working, having his meal and standing silently while everyone jabbered. The creatures had named him No-Nonsense Nat! But one day, they found Nat standing near the fence, looking dreamily around
Leopold played the violin beautifully. But he needed to practise somewhere quietly as he was preparing to go to a music college. He came to the countryside and found the best place near a stream that ran outside Farmer Bingle’s yard. It had willow trees and was so beautiful that he settled down to play.
Mammatus Clouds are pouch-like cloud structures and a rare example of clouds in sinking air. They are usually sighted after the worst of a thunderstorm has passed. When precipitation-enriched air is carried upwards, it loses momentum and begins to spread out horizontally beneath anvil clouds. This air being heavier sinks towards the earth. The sinking
Mr Alger bought the farm and settled in quite happily. But he needed someone to look after his two daughters: 7-year-old Susan and 3-year-old Maggie. And so one morning, Miss Fern arrived. She wore a grey suit, sensible shoes and glasses, and her hair was tied in a tight bun. “She seems very tough!” commented
Farmer Barton’s orchard had a wonderful harvest of apples that year! Green, golden and red, they hung from the branches looking delicious! He had called more people to help him with the apple picking. And all the creatures on the farm were enjoying themselves, for so many apples had fallen that they got their share
In the 17th century, King Charles II ascended to the throne in Scotland and refused the Covenanters the right to freely practise their religion. Sir George Mackenzie, Lord Advocate appointed by the king, carried out the most bloody religious persecutions against the rebel Presbyterian Covenanters. The rebels were subject to deportation, inhumane torture, starvation, exposure
Orfy sat on a beam in the barn and seemed to sleep most of the day. He was a barn owl and went out hunting at night. “We wonder what he does all night and what he eats?” told the other animals and birds, “All he does is sleep!” But one day, Orfy came back
“I’m a horse!” announced Reg, “I am a noble animal! I go to war!” Bud, the donkey, snorted, “You are not used when Christmas comes and the scene of Jesus’ birth is put up in the church! I am always there, and so are the cows and the sheep!” They had been arguing about this
Farmer Bertram had got a new van with a trailer. He had an old van, a tractor, a horse buggy and a donkey cart. Now, he had a problem. “Where should I park this van and trailer?” he wondered. The farm creatures were very worried. Would he put it in the barn or the stable