Roger Lea MacBride, the “adopted grandson” and heir of Rose Wilder Lane, was born in New Rochelle, New York in 1929. His father, Burt MacBride, was an editor for Reader’s Digest when Rose wrote for the magazine, and he introduced his teenage son to the author. Roger loved to listen to Rose’s stories and political…
Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser Giveaway (CLOSED)
“Even as she acknowledged the hard labor of milking, churning, raising and caring for chickens, washing, ironing, and cleaning, she praised the path she had chosen as “a freer, happier, healthier life” than any other.” Caroline Fraser Millions of readers of Little House on the Prairie believe they know Laura Ingalls – the pioneer girl…
Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Our articles about recently released books are good resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie. Here is a brief overview of Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Buy Now! Author: Caroline Fraser Publisher: Metropolitan Books (November 14, 2017) Synopsis: The first comprehensive historical biography of…
Homemade Jewelry for Children and Grown-ups
“Laura’s gift was a bracelet of blue and white beads strung on a thread and woven together, and Carrie’s was a ring of pink and white beads interwoven.” These Happy Golden Years There are few things as precious and timeless as making beaded jewelry with kids. There’s just something almost meditative to sitting with a…
About Victor French
Charles Ingalls: “If you want some advice from a friend, I’d say marry that woman.” Isaiah Edwards: “That’s the trouble with friends. They’re always trying to give you advice!” Season 2, Episode 7 “Remember Me: Part 1” VICTOR FRENCH EARLY YEARS Victor French (born December 4, 1934) was inducted into the Great Western Performers Hall…