LauraPalooza Updates

By Amy Lauters on March 14, 2010 | Leave a response

There’s still plenty of room for anyone who hasn’t yet registered for LauraPalooza. We’re going to close registration May 31, unless we fill up before then, and any spots available after that point will likely be available on a first-come, first-served basis, by the day, on site.

About half of the Sears Hall beds have been reserved. I’ve been assured that I can add more beds for those nights if necessary, but if that’s your housing choice, I’d make reservations soon.

The Long Winter, Chapter 14: One Bright Day

By Beyond Little House on March 12, 2010 | 1 Response

The Long Winter, Chapter 14: One Bright Day

Guest post by Laura McLemore

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This is a relatively short chapter and serves as bit of reprieve from the tension of the story.  In this chapter, the blizzard of the previous days has subsided.  Laura is awakened suddenly.  She lies in her bed listening and realizes that she was startled awake by the silence.  There is

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New Long Winter Schedule — With Dates!

By Sandra Hume on March 11, 2010 | 2 Responses

Planning the rest of The Long Winter Read-Along

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The Long Winter, Chapter 13: We’ll Weather the Blast!

By Beyond Little House on March 8, 2010 | 1 Response

The Long Winter, Chapter 13: We'll Weather the Blast!

Guest post by Susan Barton Malphurs

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Another bone-chilling sunrise, more ravaging winds with “wild voices,” yet Pa sings. He calls to Caroline that he is headed to the barn, but the fires are going. Ma advises the girls to remain in bed until the house is warmer. Laura can’t rest. The howl

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New Pageant at De Smet 2010

By Sarah Uthoff on March 7, 2010 | Leave a response

New Pageant at De Smet 2010

What’s new for 2010 at the De Smet Pageant.

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