In the United States, as many parts of the world farmers of person who live in the country are often viewed as less sophisticated and more provincial than people who live in the big cities. There are many humorous stories told in which the simple country boys wins in a battle of wits with his city cousin. The anecdote is an example of this short of humor.
A well-dressed Easterner from a big city with new wagon and a beautiful pair of horses was driving along the country roads in the Continue reading
The early settlers in the United States had a life of hardship and had little outside source of entertainment. They could laugh at their hard life, however, and used their imagination to create their own entertainment. One way in which they amused themselves was by telling “tall tales”. These stories combine practical facts with exaggerated fancies. They are told as if they really happened. “Henry The Tall-Tale Trout” is one example of a tall tale. In varying forms, Continue reading
The Owl and The Moon
( a tale from South Sulawesi )
One day, Sri Maharaja Mambang, the King or a fairy kingdom in Heaven, called all the wise men in his country to his palace. His kingdom was rich and his people were happy and loved their ruler. There was only one thing that was missing in their lives of the king and queen. Although they had three handsome sons, the king and queen had no daughter – and how they wished for a little girl.
“Look at the palm of my Continue reading
The Chickens from Kamal
( a tale from Madura )
It is well-known that there are many strong chickens around the town of Kamal on the south coast of Madura. This story tells you why.
Long ago, when the gods were still on earth, a gang of cruel pirates attacked a rice ship which was on its way to Java from the Sunda islands. The pirates The Chickens from Kamal ( a tale from Madura )
It is well-known that there are many strong chickens around the town of Kamal on the Continue reading
One morning, a young man called Appu, came whistling down the road. He was leading a fat cow on a rope. He was going to sell it in the market for twenty rupees.
Suddenly a voice came from behind him, “Hey little fellow, where are you taking that skinny billy goat ?”
“Goat ?” Appu cried. He turned around and saw three big, ugly men behind him. “Goat ? Are you blind ? This is fine healthy cow. I’m taking her to the market, and I’ll sell her Continue reading
The Clever Potalla
( South Sulawesi )
Once, a headman lent a sum of money to a peasant called Potalla. When the time came to return the money, the headman came to visit Potalla and asked him for the money. Potalla had no money. He said to the headman, “I haven’t got the money yet. Somebody else has borrowed it from me. Please wait a few more days, so that I will have to collect what people owe me.”
The headman agreed and said that he would return in four Continue reading
Swimming and chatting with friends is one holiday that every women wait for. However, do not losing your holiday mood just because you are not confident with what swimwear will you wear on the beach or pool.
In addition to choose the appropriate swimming suit, you can add some additional accessories that can make you look sexy so that you can be look like a goddess.
Beautiful body is must cover with supported clothes. Make sure you choose clothes that fit for you. Women should Continue reading
Part II – A Farm
At a certain times in our lives we consider every place as the possible site for a house. I have thus searched the country on every side within a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, for all were to be bought an I knew their price.
The nearest that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Hollowell place and had made preparations to begin farming. But before the owner completed the sale with Continue reading
How The Queen of The Sea Punished Greed
(Central Java)
It was a very dark night. On the beach everything was quiet. Only the song of the waves broke the deep silence. There was nobody to be seen on the sand. There was not a single man or a single animal.
At one place near the sea there rose a high rock. The waves had been throwing themselves for centuries against the walls of this rock and had made holes in them. Some of the holes were small, but some were big and formed Continue reading
