This document provides an overview of the beginning of a medieval simulation game being played by the author. It introduces King Finrod and Queen Idril of the royal family, along with their new daughter Eowyn. Two other noble families, the Capps led by Favian and the Roths led by Caius, are also introduced. A peasant family, the Gables consisting of Gilbert, Anne and their newborn son Charlie, completes the introduction of the main characters. The rotation ended with Gilbert rescuing Lady Roth from a fire at her estate.
The Kingdom of Avonlea Chapter 3 A RKC MysteryMusic7
King Finrod of Avonlea prefers to hold court from the deck of his ship, Nargothrand, rather than in the great hall. He trusts the advice of Ocean Shahan, a longtime servant. Queen Idril is expecting another child with the King. Isabella Greaves assists the royal family by overseeing household duties during the Queen's confinement. The Queen gives birth to twins - daughter Galadriel and son Thorin, who is heir to the throne. Lady Roth schemes to have her daughter marry the new Prince in hopes of gaining power and prestige for her family.
Noun Town is filled with different people, places, and things. The story follows characters like Jane and Ken as they go to places in Noun Town like Popper Pond and interact with things like fruit, dinner, and bikes over the course of their day.
Jack and the beanstalk (as told by Adam Robbins)Sam Robbins
Jack trades his family's cow for magic beans with an old man, which grow into a giant beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a castle in the clouds inhabited by a giant. Jack steals a magic harp, hen, and bag of gold from the castle while hiding from the giant. Jack climbs down and chops down the beanstalk, causing the pursuing giant to fall to his death.
Jack sells his mother's cow for magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a beanstalk that reaches above the clouds. Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a castle inhabited by a giant. A fairy tells Jack that the castle belonged to his father and that he must retrieve a golden goose and a magic harp from the giant to win it back. Jack is captured by the giant's wife but hides in her wardrobe.
Jack trades his family's cow for a single bean from a wealthy man. The bean sprouts overnight into a gigantic beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant at the top. The giant eats Jack's mother. Jack washes himself so the giant cannot smell him, climbs back up, and collects gold while the giant sleeps. Jack realizes bathing helped hide his smell from the giant.
Jack lived with his mother on a farm. They sold their cow Daisy for magic beans which grew into a giant beanstalk. Jack climbed the beanstalk and found a castle containing gold and other treasures belonging to his father. However, he was pursued by a dangerous giant. Jack retrieved treasures on multiple trips up the beanstalk, but had to cut it down before the giant caught him. Jack and his mother then lived comfortably with the magic items Jack found.
The Royal Kingdom of Celestia Chapter 16MysteryMusic7
Beatrice is struggling with depression after giving birth to a daughter, ignoring the baby and leaving her crying on the floor. Meanwhile, Fanny has a son named Kugo with her husband Yasutora in Aridia. Esther also gives birth to a son named Richard. In Celestia, Lord Lampright visits his friend Lord Brampton in Aridia and is there for the birth of Brampton's daughter Allana. Brampton and Lampright discuss having their families travel together in the future.
This document provides an overview of the beginning of a medieval simulation game being played by the author. It introduces King Finrod and Queen Idril of the royal family, along with their new daughter Eowyn. Two other noble families, the Capps led by Favian and the Roths led by Caius, are also introduced. A peasant family, the Gables consisting of Gilbert, Anne and their newborn son Charlie, completes the introduction of the main characters. The rotation ended with Gilbert rescuing Lady Roth from a fire at her estate.
The Kingdom of Avonlea Chapter 3 A RKC MysteryMusic7
King Finrod of Avonlea prefers to hold court from the deck of his ship, Nargothrand, rather than in the great hall. He trusts the advice of Ocean Shahan, a longtime servant. Queen Idril is expecting another child with the King. Isabella Greaves assists the royal family by overseeing household duties during the Queen's confinement. The Queen gives birth to twins - daughter Galadriel and son Thorin, who is heir to the throne. Lady Roth schemes to have her daughter marry the new Prince in hopes of gaining power and prestige for her family.
Noun Town is filled with different people, places, and things. The story follows characters like Jane and Ken as they go to places in Noun Town like Popper Pond and interact with things like fruit, dinner, and bikes over the course of their day.
Jack and the beanstalk (as told by Adam Robbins)Sam Robbins
Jack trades his family's cow for magic beans with an old man, which grow into a giant beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a castle in the clouds inhabited by a giant. Jack steals a magic harp, hen, and bag of gold from the castle while hiding from the giant. Jack climbs down and chops down the beanstalk, causing the pursuing giant to fall to his death.
Jack sells his mother's cow for magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a beanstalk that reaches above the clouds. Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a castle inhabited by a giant. A fairy tells Jack that the castle belonged to his father and that he must retrieve a golden goose and a magic harp from the giant to win it back. Jack is captured by the giant's wife but hides in her wardrobe.
Jack trades his family's cow for a single bean from a wealthy man. The bean sprouts overnight into a gigantic beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant at the top. The giant eats Jack's mother. Jack washes himself so the giant cannot smell him, climbs back up, and collects gold while the giant sleeps. Jack realizes bathing helped hide his smell from the giant.
Jack lived with his mother on a farm. They sold their cow Daisy for magic beans which grew into a giant beanstalk. Jack climbed the beanstalk and found a castle containing gold and other treasures belonging to his father. However, he was pursued by a dangerous giant. Jack retrieved treasures on multiple trips up the beanstalk, but had to cut it down before the giant caught him. Jack and his mother then lived comfortably with the magic items Jack found.
The Royal Kingdom of Celestia Chapter 16MysteryMusic7
Beatrice is struggling with depression after giving birth to a daughter, ignoring the baby and leaving her crying on the floor. Meanwhile, Fanny has a son named Kugo with her husband Yasutora in Aridia. Esther also gives birth to a son named Richard. In Celestia, Lord Lampright visits his friend Lord Brampton in Aridia and is there for the birth of Brampton's daughter Allana. Brampton and Lampright discuss having their families travel together in the future.
Jack and his mother were running out of food after his father passed away. Jack's mother sent him to sell their cow Molly in town. On the way, Jack met a man who traded magic beans for the cow. Jack's mother was upset by the trade. The next morning, a beanstalk grew from the beans. Jack climbed it and found a giant's house with a golden goose and harp, which he took. The giant discovered Jack and threatened to take the items back.
Summary: A boy sells trades his old milk cow to an old man for some magic seeds. The old man promises Jack he'll be rich. Jack climbs up the beanstalk and finds two golden eggs. He hears a loud sound and then climbs back down. What happens next?
Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English author known for children's stories. Her most popular work was The Secret Garden, published in 1911. The story follows Mary Lennox, a spoiled and unpleasant orphan, who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire. Mary discovers a hidden and locked garden on the estate and works to restore it with the help of her new friends, Dickon and Colin. Through exploring the garden and bringing it back to life, the three sickly children find joy and health.
Jack and his mother were poor, so Jack took their cow to market to sell it. On the way, Jack met an old man who offered magic beans in exchange for the cow. Jack's mother threw the beans out the window, but overnight a beanstalk grew into the clouds. Jack climbed it and discovered a castle belonging to a giant. He stole a hen that laid golden eggs and escaped down the beanstalk. Jack returned and stole a harp that could play by itself. As the giant chased Jack, his mother cut down the beanstalk, causing the giant to fall to his death. Jack and his mother then lived happily and wealthy.
This document summarizes events from 1950 to 1959 using a family biography format. It describes the family moving from Wyoming to Idaho and Arizona during this period. Key events included the births of Melanie in 1953 and Colleen in 1955, Phyllis going to college, selling the ranch and buying a new property, trips hunting and to see family in Idaho, and Phyllis getting married in 1958. It also provides context about the family's horses and lifestyle during this time period.
The document summarizes a proposed 32-page illustrated children's book called "Bax: The Adventures of a Down-and-Out Desert Dog". The story follows Bax, a stray terrier mutt in the American Southwest, as he searches for a loving home over the course of a day. During his odyssey, Bax encounters various desert creatures and people. The book is aimed at children ages 3 to 8 and features colorful illustrations. It also includes contact information for the author and illustrator.
Oleander takes a job as a security guard to earn money for his family's new grocery store. He is tired of working in the garden. The store is a success and earns enough to be purchased. Oleander meets a man named Amin and kisses him. He later uses a potion to become human. As a human, he leaves his newborn daughter Lilac behind to be raised by his mother so he can live independently.
George Washington was a young boy who was very fond of his hatchet. One day, he used his hatchet to chop down his father's favorite cherry tree. Later, his father discovered the chopped tree and demanded to know who did it. When asked directly if he knew who cut down the tree, George told the truth and admitted that he did it, even though he knew he would get in trouble. His father was proud that George was honest instead of lying to protect himself.
Katie, Tom, and Ben play hide and seek in the park and eat snacks, leaving their trash in the bushes. This leads the village to become littered with rubbish. When the children return home, their bunnies Sir Henry IX and Queen Vicky I are missing. Katie finds the bunnies in the old oak tree, which complains to her about the state of the village. Katie convinces the villagers to clean up, and they throw a party to celebrate their now tidy village. They discover the bunnies in the tree have multiplied, with five new baby bunnies.
The four siblings - Okenite, Olivine, Carnallite, and Pyrope - have fled their home of Belladonna Cove to escape their pursuer Black Star. Olivine uses her power to transport them to the remote town of Riverblossom Hills for safety. Okenite worries that Pyrope's growing abilities as the Diviner may draw unwanted attention, and that Carnallite's rebellious nature could cause trouble settling into their new home. Olivine is hopeful the town's isolation and community will allow them to disappear, but Okenite remains concerned Black Star may still track them down as he has other members of their alien-descended family in the past
This document provides an overview of Cherokee history, culture, religion, and mythology. It discusses the Cherokee's origins and contact with Europeans. It describes Cherokee clan structure, important figures like Sequoyah, and religious beliefs. It also summarizes a Cherokee myth about people transforming into bears and using a bear song to summon them for hunting. The document aims to convey key aspects of traditional Cherokee life.
Holly and Derek have their hands full raising their twin boys Chance and Carson along with their twin girls Gillian and Gabriella. Holly is constantly tired from caring for the four children with little help. They hire a nanny and maid to assist. The family also faces challenges like a home burglary and repo man taking possessions due to unpaid bills. Holly considers going back to work once the kids are in school to have adult social interaction and fill her days. The twins all grow up without parties due to the parents' exhaustion and busy schedules.
The document appears to be a collection of photos from 1977 of a grandparent's farm, including pictures of family members like the father, Leslie, and Billy. There are also photos of others on the farm like Terry and Ken joking about being future farmers, a picture of Billy sleeping, and a photo of the mother filling bottles with a cigarette in her mouth.
Benjamin sees soldiers in green uniforms and wants to join the military to defend Israel. At Shabbat dinner, his grandfather and father tell stories of defending Israel as members of Hashomer and Haganah. Ten years later, Benjamin packs to join the modern Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). At his last Shabbat dinner, his family says goodbye with pride as he begins his service to protect their homeland.
My Grandparents, John and Carrie Nelson ofFryksändeB Y M.docxgilpinleeanna
My Grandparents, John and Carrie Nelson of
Fryksände
B Y MYRTLE J. FAGENSTROM AND EUNICE HOLMGREN
FROM MYRTLE'S BOOK "MEMORIES"
The immigration
Grandfather John Nelson, Sr., was a
tailor in Sweden. When his daughters
sewed new dresses, they would get
their dad to make the buttonholes.
Grandpa said he never would have
left Sweden if he could have bought
a sewing machine.
When he sold his property in Swe-
den, he was somehow swindled out
of his money so he had to borrow
money to get to America. I remember
Uncle Victor telling t h a t it was
grandpa's main desire to get out of
debt before he died. He just made it.
The Nelsons left Vermland, Swe-
den, in June of 1869, with four child-
ren, all under eleven years old. They
thought their children would have
greater opportunities in America.
They didn't realize then what hard-
ships they would meet in this land.
When they reached Christiania,
Norway, they had to stay there two
weeks waiting for a boat, but were
finally on their way in a sailing
vessel. It made good time as long as
the wind was in their favor. They
even passed a steamship one day.
Then the wind died down and they
couldn't move. That same steamship
passed them and they never saw it
again. They were on the ocean for
nine weeks, the same time as the
Pilgrims. Grandma was pregnant
and sick most ofthe time, so Grandpa
prayed that she wouldn't die so he
would have to have her thrown over-
board. Lena, who was the oldest,
cried and was consoled with the
promise that she could have all the
white bread she wanted when they
got to America. She was skeptical and
said in Swedish, "Like fun I will."
(Vackertforja.)
They had bought tickets to Cokato,
Minnesota, but when they got to
Minneapolis, found that the railroad
ended there. A bachelor who was liv-
ing in a dugout let Grandma and the
children stay there while he and
Grandpa joined the gang to extend
the railroad. It took sixteen weeks
from the time they left Sweden until
they reached their destination.
After making their home in Cokato
for six years, they decided to move to
Swift County where they home-
steaded five miles northeast of Kerk-
oven. The Indians had been chased
out of Minnesota and there was much
hardship and many massacres.
A new home in
Kerkhoven, MN
When they settled on their last farm.
Grandpa chose the highest spot of
land on which to build a two-storey
house. Folks laughed and asked if he
was building a hotel. Grandma wove
her own rag rugs on a large loom. The
girls sewed these strips together and
used straw for padding so they had
"wall-to-wall carpeting." Curtains
were made from yards of white
cheese cloth. The more you could
drape on the floor, the more stylish
you were. Mattresses were filled with
straw, emptied, and refilled every
Saturday. Each spring their summer
kitchen was freshly papered with
newspapers. To make their own
candles, they had tallow on top of
water in a boiler, fastened strings to
a stick, and hand dipped them. They
had plenty of milk, crea ...
Ceferino Giménez Malla was a Spanish man of Roma heritage born in 1861. He lived much of his early life as a nomad before settling down and becoming a respected trader in animals. Ceferino was a devout Catholic and active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, often helping the poor and sick anonymously. During the Spanish Civil War in 1936, Ceferino was arrested for defending a priest and refused to renounce his faith while imprisoned. He and 19 others were executed by firing squad on August 9, 1936, leading to his beatification in 1997 for being a martyr.
World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elveshenry watson
When Donovan was twelve years old, his village was raided by barbarians; his father killed, his mother taken, and he and the other village boys nearly suffered the same fate. But the raiders made the mistake of taking their captives through the Elven woods. The Elves killed the slavers, but mysteriously decided to spare the boys; instead, the boys were trained in the ways of the Elven Rangers under the tutelage of the beautiful Alayna. Over the years, the boys proved to be a valuable asset to the Elven king, but never more so than when young princess Brandela is taken hostage by a different Barbarian tribe. Donovan sets out to bring back what he assumes will be a haughty princess, but he never expects to fall in love with her!
World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elveslorenzmaris
In the World of Ryyah, adventure and romance are intertwined when the highly skilled young man, Donovan, in a quest to avenge a brutal act of wrongdoing, risks his own life to rescue the Elven Princess Brandela. Embarking on a dangerous trek, each displays the loyalty, courage, and heroism praiseworthy of future generations. World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elves is the first book in the six-part epic, The Elven Age Saga.
This summary provides an overview of the document in 3 sentences:
The document describes the narrator's father's occupation as a silver fox farmer in rural Canada, including how he raised and killed the foxes for their pelts. It also discusses the narrator's role in helping care for the foxes by carrying water to their pens and cutting grass between the pens. The foxes were fed horsemeat from old horses that were no longer useful on farms.
This 3 sentence poem summary is:
The poem describes the narrator sitting by a pond at night, observing the natural sights and sounds of cattails swaying, fireflies sparkling, frogs jumping into the pond, and various nocturnal animals like owls, foxes, and hares interacting, while contemplating the beauty and mysteries of nature and creation. The narrator finds peace sitting silently with nature at the pond from eight hours past noon onward.
The narrator went to a pond at eight hours past noon, where they found various animals enjoying the night sounds and sights under the light of the moon. The narrator sat by the pond, watching as a frog jumped gracefully into the water while owls and bass sang its praises. As crickets sang and a fox met a hare to chat like old friends, the narrator sat in silence with nature, pondering philosophical thoughts about the world and existence.
Coloring Page: The Creation of the World: Vegetation AppearsMyWonderStudio
God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh day. On each of the first six days, God created a different part of the world - light, sky, land, plants, stars, animals and finally humans. God saw that everything He had created was good.
Jack and his mother were running out of food after his father passed away. Jack's mother sent him to sell their cow Molly in town. On the way, Jack met a man who traded magic beans for the cow. Jack's mother was upset by the trade. The next morning, a beanstalk grew from the beans. Jack climbed it and found a giant's house with a golden goose and harp, which he took. The giant discovered Jack and threatened to take the items back.
Summary: A boy sells trades his old milk cow to an old man for some magic seeds. The old man promises Jack he'll be rich. Jack climbs up the beanstalk and finds two golden eggs. He hears a loud sound and then climbs back down. What happens next?
Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English author known for children's stories. Her most popular work was The Secret Garden, published in 1911. The story follows Mary Lennox, a spoiled and unpleasant orphan, who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire. Mary discovers a hidden and locked garden on the estate and works to restore it with the help of her new friends, Dickon and Colin. Through exploring the garden and bringing it back to life, the three sickly children find joy and health.
Jack and his mother were poor, so Jack took their cow to market to sell it. On the way, Jack met an old man who offered magic beans in exchange for the cow. Jack's mother threw the beans out the window, but overnight a beanstalk grew into the clouds. Jack climbed it and discovered a castle belonging to a giant. He stole a hen that laid golden eggs and escaped down the beanstalk. Jack returned and stole a harp that could play by itself. As the giant chased Jack, his mother cut down the beanstalk, causing the giant to fall to his death. Jack and his mother then lived happily and wealthy.
This document summarizes events from 1950 to 1959 using a family biography format. It describes the family moving from Wyoming to Idaho and Arizona during this period. Key events included the births of Melanie in 1953 and Colleen in 1955, Phyllis going to college, selling the ranch and buying a new property, trips hunting and to see family in Idaho, and Phyllis getting married in 1958. It also provides context about the family's horses and lifestyle during this time period.
The document summarizes a proposed 32-page illustrated children's book called "Bax: The Adventures of a Down-and-Out Desert Dog". The story follows Bax, a stray terrier mutt in the American Southwest, as he searches for a loving home over the course of a day. During his odyssey, Bax encounters various desert creatures and people. The book is aimed at children ages 3 to 8 and features colorful illustrations. It also includes contact information for the author and illustrator.
Oleander takes a job as a security guard to earn money for his family's new grocery store. He is tired of working in the garden. The store is a success and earns enough to be purchased. Oleander meets a man named Amin and kisses him. He later uses a potion to become human. As a human, he leaves his newborn daughter Lilac behind to be raised by his mother so he can live independently.
George Washington was a young boy who was very fond of his hatchet. One day, he used his hatchet to chop down his father's favorite cherry tree. Later, his father discovered the chopped tree and demanded to know who did it. When asked directly if he knew who cut down the tree, George told the truth and admitted that he did it, even though he knew he would get in trouble. His father was proud that George was honest instead of lying to protect himself.
Katie, Tom, and Ben play hide and seek in the park and eat snacks, leaving their trash in the bushes. This leads the village to become littered with rubbish. When the children return home, their bunnies Sir Henry IX and Queen Vicky I are missing. Katie finds the bunnies in the old oak tree, which complains to her about the state of the village. Katie convinces the villagers to clean up, and they throw a party to celebrate their now tidy village. They discover the bunnies in the tree have multiplied, with five new baby bunnies.
The four siblings - Okenite, Olivine, Carnallite, and Pyrope - have fled their home of Belladonna Cove to escape their pursuer Black Star. Olivine uses her power to transport them to the remote town of Riverblossom Hills for safety. Okenite worries that Pyrope's growing abilities as the Diviner may draw unwanted attention, and that Carnallite's rebellious nature could cause trouble settling into their new home. Olivine is hopeful the town's isolation and community will allow them to disappear, but Okenite remains concerned Black Star may still track them down as he has other members of their alien-descended family in the past
This document provides an overview of Cherokee history, culture, religion, and mythology. It discusses the Cherokee's origins and contact with Europeans. It describes Cherokee clan structure, important figures like Sequoyah, and religious beliefs. It also summarizes a Cherokee myth about people transforming into bears and using a bear song to summon them for hunting. The document aims to convey key aspects of traditional Cherokee life.
Holly and Derek have their hands full raising their twin boys Chance and Carson along with their twin girls Gillian and Gabriella. Holly is constantly tired from caring for the four children with little help. They hire a nanny and maid to assist. The family also faces challenges like a home burglary and repo man taking possessions due to unpaid bills. Holly considers going back to work once the kids are in school to have adult social interaction and fill her days. The twins all grow up without parties due to the parents' exhaustion and busy schedules.
The document appears to be a collection of photos from 1977 of a grandparent's farm, including pictures of family members like the father, Leslie, and Billy. There are also photos of others on the farm like Terry and Ken joking about being future farmers, a picture of Billy sleeping, and a photo of the mother filling bottles with a cigarette in her mouth.
Benjamin sees soldiers in green uniforms and wants to join the military to defend Israel. At Shabbat dinner, his grandfather and father tell stories of defending Israel as members of Hashomer and Haganah. Ten years later, Benjamin packs to join the modern Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). At his last Shabbat dinner, his family says goodbye with pride as he begins his service to protect their homeland.
My Grandparents, John and Carrie Nelson ofFryksändeB Y M.docxgilpinleeanna
My Grandparents, John and Carrie Nelson of
Fryksände
B Y MYRTLE J. FAGENSTROM AND EUNICE HOLMGREN
FROM MYRTLE'S BOOK "MEMORIES"
The immigration
Grandfather John Nelson, Sr., was a
tailor in Sweden. When his daughters
sewed new dresses, they would get
their dad to make the buttonholes.
Grandpa said he never would have
left Sweden if he could have bought
a sewing machine.
When he sold his property in Swe-
den, he was somehow swindled out
of his money so he had to borrow
money to get to America. I remember
Uncle Victor telling t h a t it was
grandpa's main desire to get out of
debt before he died. He just made it.
The Nelsons left Vermland, Swe-
den, in June of 1869, with four child-
ren, all under eleven years old. They
thought their children would have
greater opportunities in America.
They didn't realize then what hard-
ships they would meet in this land.
When they reached Christiania,
Norway, they had to stay there two
weeks waiting for a boat, but were
finally on their way in a sailing
vessel. It made good time as long as
the wind was in their favor. They
even passed a steamship one day.
Then the wind died down and they
couldn't move. That same steamship
passed them and they never saw it
again. They were on the ocean for
nine weeks, the same time as the
Pilgrims. Grandma was pregnant
and sick most ofthe time, so Grandpa
prayed that she wouldn't die so he
would have to have her thrown over-
board. Lena, who was the oldest,
cried and was consoled with the
promise that she could have all the
white bread she wanted when they
got to America. She was skeptical and
said in Swedish, "Like fun I will."
(Vackertforja.)
They had bought tickets to Cokato,
Minnesota, but when they got to
Minneapolis, found that the railroad
ended there. A bachelor who was liv-
ing in a dugout let Grandma and the
children stay there while he and
Grandpa joined the gang to extend
the railroad. It took sixteen weeks
from the time they left Sweden until
they reached their destination.
After making their home in Cokato
for six years, they decided to move to
Swift County where they home-
steaded five miles northeast of Kerk-
oven. The Indians had been chased
out of Minnesota and there was much
hardship and many massacres.
A new home in
Kerkhoven, MN
When they settled on their last farm.
Grandpa chose the highest spot of
land on which to build a two-storey
house. Folks laughed and asked if he
was building a hotel. Grandma wove
her own rag rugs on a large loom. The
girls sewed these strips together and
used straw for padding so they had
"wall-to-wall carpeting." Curtains
were made from yards of white
cheese cloth. The more you could
drape on the floor, the more stylish
you were. Mattresses were filled with
straw, emptied, and refilled every
Saturday. Each spring their summer
kitchen was freshly papered with
newspapers. To make their own
candles, they had tallow on top of
water in a boiler, fastened strings to
a stick, and hand dipped them. They
had plenty of milk, crea ...
Ceferino Giménez Malla was a Spanish man of Roma heritage born in 1861. He lived much of his early life as a nomad before settling down and becoming a respected trader in animals. Ceferino was a devout Catholic and active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, often helping the poor and sick anonymously. During the Spanish Civil War in 1936, Ceferino was arrested for defending a priest and refused to renounce his faith while imprisoned. He and 19 others were executed by firing squad on August 9, 1936, leading to his beatification in 1997 for being a martyr.
World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elveshenry watson
When Donovan was twelve years old, his village was raided by barbarians; his father killed, his mother taken, and he and the other village boys nearly suffered the same fate. But the raiders made the mistake of taking their captives through the Elven woods. The Elves killed the slavers, but mysteriously decided to spare the boys; instead, the boys were trained in the ways of the Elven Rangers under the tutelage of the beautiful Alayna. Over the years, the boys proved to be a valuable asset to the Elven king, but never more so than when young princess Brandela is taken hostage by a different Barbarian tribe. Donovan sets out to bring back what he assumes will be a haughty princess, but he never expects to fall in love with her!
World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elveslorenzmaris
In the World of Ryyah, adventure and romance are intertwined when the highly skilled young man, Donovan, in a quest to avenge a brutal act of wrongdoing, risks his own life to rescue the Elven Princess Brandela. Embarking on a dangerous trek, each displays the loyalty, courage, and heroism praiseworthy of future generations. World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elves is the first book in the six-part epic, The Elven Age Saga.
This summary provides an overview of the document in 3 sentences:
The document describes the narrator's father's occupation as a silver fox farmer in rural Canada, including how he raised and killed the foxes for their pelts. It also discusses the narrator's role in helping care for the foxes by carrying water to their pens and cutting grass between the pens. The foxes were fed horsemeat from old horses that were no longer useful on farms.
This 3 sentence poem summary is:
The poem describes the narrator sitting by a pond at night, observing the natural sights and sounds of cattails swaying, fireflies sparkling, frogs jumping into the pond, and various nocturnal animals like owls, foxes, and hares interacting, while contemplating the beauty and mysteries of nature and creation. The narrator finds peace sitting silently with nature at the pond from eight hours past noon onward.
The narrator went to a pond at eight hours past noon, where they found various animals enjoying the night sounds and sights under the light of the moon. The narrator sat by the pond, watching as a frog jumped gracefully into the water while owls and bass sang its praises. As crickets sang and a fox met a hare to chat like old friends, the narrator sat in silence with nature, pondering philosophical thoughts about the world and existence.
Coloring Page: The Creation of the World: Vegetation AppearsMyWonderStudio
God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh day. On each of the first six days, God created a different part of the world - light, sky, land, plants, stars, animals and finally humans. God saw that everything He had created was good.
Marcellus, the son of a Roman family, gets injured while playing near a fence that the family's Jewish slave Joram had been repairing. Marcellus blames Joram for the injury. Later, Marcellus's father tells the story of how he nailed Jesus to the cross as a Roman soldier, and how that experience led him to convert to Christianity. Marcellus realizes he was too harsh on Joram, but Joram has run away. Marcellus's mother pays men who have captured Joram to bring him back, secretly working to protect Christians from persecution.
Jesus is the narrator's friend who is always with them, bringing joy and keeping them safe. When spending time with Jesus, the narrator feels their heart fill with love, peace and goodness as they draw closer to Him.
The young prince is sent by his father the king on a mission to tell the people in distant villages about their kingdom's love and joy. He travels to a village and befriends some children there. The prince shares stories of his father and kingdom, and uses a magical power given to him by his father to fill the children with love and happiness. The prince then passes this power on to the children before returning home, allowing them to continue sharing the kingdom's message of love.
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Benjamin’s Secret
1. Benjamin’s Secret
The sun rose softly over the hilly horizon, casting its golden rays
over the calm Sea of Galilee as it shimmered in the distance.
Benjamin opened his eyes as a ray of sunlight slanted into his
bedroom window. He threw off his blankets, headed toward the
window, and blinked in the bright light.
He looked out at the village below. The flat roofs of the houses
dotted the hillside all the way down to the main town road. A
company of soldiers marched past the synagogue toward the main
square. Today was market day. By noon, the main street would be
crowded with people: merchants from faraway countries selling their
goods, travelers on their way to Jerusalem telling tales of distant
places they had been to, and local villagers selling their fruits and
vegetables. And not far from there were the fishermen by the shore
fixing their nets and telling tales of their fishing adventures.
“Are you ready yet?” called Keren, Benjamin’s mother, from the
kitchen.
“Yes, Mother.”
The smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the small house,
and Benjamin hurriedly threw on the rest of his clothes and sat
down for breakfast.
Like most people in Capernaum, Benjamin and his family lived in a
simple house. The main section consisted of upper and lower parts.
In the lower part was a simple fire pit, which made up their kitchen.
Here they did all their cooking. There were urns of oil, flour, and
water, as well as smaller pots with dates, olives, and figs. There was
a door, which led out the back of the house. Right outside this door
was the staircase that led up to the flat roof.
Benjamin’s room was built next to the upper section of the house,
which contained their main living and dining area. Here stood the
family table, around which they would gather for meals and special
occasions. His mother was just setting down the straw basket filled
with hot bread when Benjamin came in.
“Your father should be here any minute now with the milk.”
Benjamin was ten years old and often helped his father, John, with the
sheep and goats. John was a shepherd by trade, as was his brother,
Benjamin’s uncle, Eli. Benjamin wanted to be a shepherd just like his
father when he grew up.
After breakfast and a prayer of thankfulness to God for keeping their
herds and providing their needs, Benjamin hurried to help clear the
table. He was eager to go to the market with his mother, but first all
the house chores had to be taken care of.
2. Soon he had finished all his chores and was on the way to the market with
his mother. There were many people milling around at stands selling all
manner of fruits, vegetables, dates, olives, figs, grapes, caskets of wine,
fish, breads, wool, and furs.
But Benjamin's favorite part of the market was near the main square where
all the traveling merchants stopped. Although his mother never bought
anything in this part of the market, it was still fun to see the interesting
things these merchants had loaded up on their camels, carts, and donkeys.
Sometimes there would be strange-looking or colorful animals, which
Benjamin had never seen before. Other merchants sold magnificent robes,
veils, and headdresses inlaid with colorful gems, or large buckles and
girdles decorated with precious stones. Still others had small statues of
Roman gods, goddesses, and emperors.
He wiped the crumbs off the table, and then swept the floor,
brushing the crumbs down the four steps that led to the
lower section of the house. The sheepdogs, which had come
in with Benjamin's father and were lying on the floor near the
fireplace, jumped up and started licking up the crumbs that
Benjamin was sweeping down.
John was on his way out to tend the sheep. He whispered
something in Keren's ear. She gave a nod.
“Benjamin, how would you like to join me tonight as I watch
over the sheep? We can enjoy some bread with butter and
cheese for dinner, build a fire, and you can help me keep an
eye out for any jackals.”
“Oh really, Father? May I?”
“Yes, Mother said it was all right.”
“Oh, thank you, Mother!”
“Be sure to take a midday rest today,” Keren admonished him,
“so that you'll be awake and alert when watching the sheep
tonight.”
“Yes, Mother.”
This would be the first time for Benjamin to join the sheep-
watch team at night. Most of the shepherds worked together,
and they would all take turns watching the herds by night.
Tonight was his father and Uncle Eli's turn.
“James will be coming along with Uncle Eli,” Benjamin's father
said as he walked out the door.
“James is coming too? How fun!” James and Benjamin were
cousins and best friends. Benjamin wished the day would pass
quickly.
***
3. As Benjamin looked around, he noticed groups of Roman soldiers
standing around making sure everything was in order. Benjamin
had seen the centurion who was in charge of these soldiers a few
times. He would come to the market every so often and was easy to
recognize because of his elaborately plumed helmet. He seemed to
be a kind man, and the Romans in this village were usually helpful
to the people.
It hadn't always been that way, however, but that had changed
after a man called Jesus came to town one day. People said he was
a prophet, and that he had come from Nazareth. It was reported
that he healed many sick people and performed all sorts of
miracles.
There was also the story about the centurion who had gone to see
Jesus, and how Jesus healed one of the centurion’s sick servants.
Ever since that time, this centurion had been a changed man. He
had become kinder and was now more cheerful and helpful to the
people, as were the soldiers who served under him.
As Benjamin and his mother walked past the tax office, they
passed a group of Roman soldiers. Benjamin overheard the word
“Jesus” in their conversation and wandered closer to hear what
they were saying.
“Remember that look on Levi's face when this Jesus came up to
the tax desk?”
“Yes, I remember. I just couldn't believe it. Here this perfect
stranger walks up—who didn't even have enough money to buy
some decent sandals—says, 'Follow Me!' and Levi just gets up and
leaves with Him!”
“Ha. The poor fool. I wonder what he is doing these days. Do
you suppose he still wanders around with that Jesus guy? They
say Jesus has done all sorts of miracles. Remember, even the
centurion said that He healed his servant!”
“He still shows up here every now and then.”
“Yes, but there are usually so many people with Him that I've
never gotten a close look at Him. ...”
“Oh. There you are.” Benjamin spun around to see his mother.
“I’ve gotten what we need, and it’s time to return home.”
4. When Benjamin arose from a midday rest, it was
already late afternoon. He had surprised himself by
falling asleep and dreaming of protecting his father’s
sheep.
With the bright sun still high in the sky, he went
out to find his cousin, James. They often played
together in the afternoon, running over the beautiful
hills, walking along the village paths that wound
through the houses dotting the serene landscape.
Then they would stop to see the shepherds at the
top of the hill, and watch the sheepdogs cleverly
keeping the herds together. They would help feed
the sheep grain, or milk the goats. It was fun to
watch the little lambs playing with each other,
running, jumping and climbing on top of the rocks
that dotted the grassy hillsides, and sliding off
again.
As they played with the lambs, Benjamin and James
talked about keeping watch over the sheep with
their fathers that night. They imagined themselves
driving away the wild animals with flaming torches
from their campfire.
“Watch out with those sticks,” Uncle Eli called out.
The boys had picked up some sticks which they
imagined were torches, and were swinging them
around wildly, pretending to drive away the jackals.
“We're scaring away the jackals!” they chimed.
“Well, that's good. Just keep those sticks away from
the sheep, or you'll hurt them.”
“Yes, sir!” the boys called out as they moved
further on up the hill in “chase” of any dangerous
predators.
Later that day, as the setting sun touched the
horizon and the fishing boats on the lake returned
to dock, Benjamin and his father and James and
Uncle Eli sat down for dinner.
“We thank You, God,” Benjamin's father prayed,
“for how You have protected us this day. Thank You
that no evil has come to our family and that You
have provided all our needs once again. Bless this
food we are about to eat, and sanctify it according to
Your promises. Amen.”
“Amen.”
Uncle Eli and James had joined them for dinner
too, since they all would be going up to the sheep
together that evening. It was fun to have them over
for dinner, as Uncle Eli and John would always tell
of the adventures they had had together watching
the sheep.
5. Soon it was time to leave. Benjamin and James
diligently prepared for their task of watching the
sheep that night. They dressed warmly, putting
extra cloaks on over their robes, and fastening
their best sticks to their belts. They brought along
some rope too, to bundle firewood they would
collect along the way.
The sheepdogs followed close behind Benjamin
and James, snapping at the bundles of sticks that
dangled behind them, which grew larger and larger
as they walked up the hills. Having picked up
every bit of wood they saw, the boys were huffing
and puffing by the time they reached the herds. It
was getting dark now, and the first stars appeared
low in the sky.
Benjamin and James proudly dropped their
bundles of firewood near the pile of rocks where
the shepherds would build the fire.
“That should keep us plenty warm, and the
jackals far away tonight,” Benjamin's father
congratulated them.
Uncle Eli lit a small fire with the torch he had
carried up the hill. The boys, together with
their fathers, walked through the herd of sheep
making sure none were missing, and then
returned to the fire.
“Boys, we must be sure to stay awake and
watchful. The sheepdogs are standing guard at
the edge of the fold, making sure everything is safe
and that the sheep stay together. We’ll take turns
throughout the night, so if you’re tired you can
rest for a bit.”
All the sheep were huddled together, starting to
doze off for the night, secure between the vigilant
sheepdogs and watchful eyes of the shepherds. All was silent other than the sound
of chirping crickets which filled the air and the rustling of tree branches from an
occasional breeze.
Benjamin and James lay on their backs looking up at the stars, which had grown
brighter now that darkness had settled.
“Father, please tell us the story about the star.”
“Yes, the story about that magic star,” James echoed.
“All right,” said John. He had told the boys this story many times before; it was one of
their favorites.
6. “One night,” Benjamin's father began,
“when Uncle Eli and I were as old as
you two, at the time we were living near
Bethlehem, we were watching the sheep
with our fathers. It was a night as calm
and still as this one.
“The sky was crystal clear, and the stars
glistened like diamonds in the sky, but
soon we noticed that the whole hillside
had grown silent. None of the sheep
stirred, and there was no wind. Not even
the crickets were chirping. We wondered
what was going on, and looked at where
the sheepdogs were standing. They still
stood calmly at the edge of the fold, but
they were looking up into the sky.
“We looked up to see what it was they
were looking at, and then we saw it too.
It was a bright star. None of us had ever
seen such a clear and beautiful star
before. It was almost like … well … like
a magical star! It was so bright. We both
looked at it for the longest time. It was
funny, but both Eli and I thought we could
hear the star singing.”
The boys listened quietly. Even though
they had heard the story many times,
this night, as they lay under the stars,
it seemed all the more real to them.
Looking up at the stars, it was almost like
they could see it happening. A shooting
star suddenly lit up the sky and then
disappeared. There were a few more barks,
a few more stirring sheep, and then all
was silent again.
John continued, “Not too long after, some very unusual travelers passed through
Capernaum. There was a whole caravan of camels, carts, and people who had come from
some faraway eastern country—a country we had never heard of before. There were some
kings in this caravan. Well, actually, they said they weren't kings, rather that they were
wise men from the East. They were dressed in rich robes.
“They camped here for a few days to stock up on supplies. Eli and I would often go down
to their camp to see what was going on. These men talked a lot about the stars, and
especially about this one bright star. They said something about it being a sign that a
king had been born somewhere.”
7. Benjamin and James listened—spellbound—as they
watched the glistening stars above. A few soft flames
licked out of the pile of coals, which had burned
down to only a soft glow. James threw a few more
sticks on the fire to stoke it up, and then he lay
back down on the soft grass.
“Once, Uncle Eli and I got to talk to one of these
men. We told him how when we first saw the star, it
sang to us. He listened intently and started telling
us more about what this star meant. He said that
it was a special star, and that it meant that a king
had been born. He said that they had come to find
this king, because that was where the star was
leading them. Once they found this king, they would
return and tell the people who he was. He also said
that this king would be a very special king, whose
kingdom would last forever, and that he would bring
peace on the earth.
“Well, we were all very excited, of course. After these
kings had left, for days everybody talked about who
this special king might be. Some people thought
that maybe this king would be the Messiah, who
would set us free from the Romans.”
Benjamin’s father grew quiet. The boys knew the
rest of the story. They had heard that Herod had
all the baby boys killed in the whole region around
Bethlehem. These wise men also never came back.
Soon afterwards, the star disappeared, and people
stopped talking about this king.
As Benjamin drifted off to sleep, he wished they
could find out who this mysterious king was. Maybe
someday he would just show up out of nowhere and
say, “I am the king that was born in Bethlehem!”
and then everyone would know …
***
When Benjamin woke up, it was early morning. The
sun was already shining on the hills, and a little
lamb played near some rocks right where Benjamin
had been sleeping. Morning already! thought
Benjamin as he squinted in the light of the rising
sun.
“Well, well, son, how did you sleep?” called his
father.
“I had such a beautiful dream,” said Benjamin. “It
was all about that magical star. I dreamt I saw it,
and could hear it singing, and then it even started
dancing in the sky!”
His father chuckled. “I’m glad you’re rested up.
Come, help me milk the goats. Then you can run
some milk down to your mother.”
8. It wasn’t long before Benjamin had filled up a
pail with milk and was on his way back down the
winding path to his home.
“I’m home!” Benjamin called out as he stepped
inside the house with his bucket of milk.
“Thank you, dear.” Keren took the heavy pail from him.
Benjamin smiled, pleased with his labors, and took a
hearty bite from a piece of fresh bread on the table.
“I’ll pack some breakfast for your father. Then you
can take it up to him.”
“All right,” said Benjamin, as he finished his piece of
bread and drank a cup of milk.
“How was it last night?” Keren asked Benjamin.
“We had so much fun. James and I carried the
firewood all the way up the hill, and then we made
a big fire, and Father and Uncle Eli told us stories
while we kept an eye on the sheep.”
“And did the sheep stay safe all night?”
“Yes, we kept a good eye on them!”
“Good for you. I’m glad,” said Keren as she put some
slices of homemade cheese on the bread.
“Mother, do you think that maybe this prophet
Jesus, who can do so many miracles, could be
the king that was talked about by the visitors
Father met when he was a boy?”
She paused for a moment. “He does seem to be a
very special or unusual prophet.”
She remembered the time she had gone to hear
Him speak on one of the many hills around
Capernaum. So many people were following
after Him that she decided she would go see for
herself what type of person Jesus was. When all
the people had been seated, Jesus started to tell
them stories and about the kingdom of heaven
being near.
All the people had stayed till quite late, and when
some of the crowd started home to get food, Jesus
told everyone to sit back down. She never figured
out what happened next, but all of a sudden
people were passing around bread and fish. No
one knew how all this food had gotten up there
so quickly. She later heard that a boy had given
Jesus five loaves and two fishes to eat, but that
didn’t explain where all this fish and bread for
the whole crowd had come from. She couldn’t
stay much longer after that, and was soon on
her way back home, still puzzled by all that had
happened.
9. Maybe this is the Messiah, Keren remembered thinking.
Keren handed Benjamin the bundle of food she had
made, and he ran out the door, eager to get back to the
sheep and his father John.
“Here, Father. Mother has sent some bread and cheese
for breakfast.”
“Oh, thank you, son. You’re just in time. One of the
lambs seems to be missing, and I can’t leave our flocks
right now. Could you help me look for it? You shouldn’t
have to look too far. If you don’t find it, come on back
and we can pen the sheep and then look further
together.”
“Yes, sir,” Benjamin replied, excited that he had been
asked to help find this lost lamb. He didn’t mind having
to look. He enjoyed walking over these hills, with the
trees casting their soft shades over patches of grass and
shrubs. He loved feeling the warm sun on his face and
watching its reflection in the distant waters of the Sea of
Galilee, where tiny ships scuttled to and fro.
As Benjamin walked, he came upon a group of men
sitting by some rocks on the side of the road.
“Lad!”
He looked around to see which one of them had called.
“Yes, you, lad!” the voice called again, as a man stood up
and motioned Benjamin to come over.
The man had an air of authority about Him, but His
eyes were the kindest eyes Benjamin had ever seen.
Benjamin approached the man, and was soon standing
in front of Him.
“What is your name?” the man asked.
“I am Benjamin, the son of John the shepherd.”
“And how old are you, Benjamin?”
“I’m ten.”
“Are you a shepherd too, like your father?”
“Yes, I am, and I’m looking for one of our little lambs
who has wandered away from the fold.”
The man turned to His friends, who had been closely
watching this exchange, and said, “Whoever welcomes
this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever
welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is
the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”1
Benjamin looked at the man closely. Could this be …?
“Would you like to hear a story?”
“Oh, yes, I love stories.”
1 Luke 9:48 NIV