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The Magic of Farm Life: Lessons from Sugar and the Birth of Vonya
Life on a farm is not only about waking up early and putting in hard labor; it is this enchanting world full of adventure and a chance to learn great life lessons.
Why Storytelling Matters: Inspiring Young Readers Through Farm Adventures
Stories write the picture of the world they see within, and for a young reader, the real shaping of an imagination begins with an extensive collection of books.
Behind the Scenes of Silveira Farm Adventures: Meet the Real-Life Inspirations
Of course, behind every great story, there is certainly a little spark- inspiration that ignites the imagination into writing the story.
LIFE ON THE FARM
The 1938 picture is of Mom, Dwight and me. I was born in 1935 on Wichita Street in Wichita. Soon after I was…
BEFORE MY BIRTH
1932 picture of Mom and Patricia. As indicated in an earlier blog, Hugh was born in 1924, and Patricia was born in !925.…
MY FAMILY AND HOMETOWN
In this blog I would like to provide some background information by describing my family and my childhood home next to Haysville, Kansas,…