If he had Mr. Edwards to talk him into it? What do you think? Me, I think Pa wouldn’t go for it. But that young cuss, Almanzo? As drawn to debt as he was? Maybe … (I love how the…
Month: April 2010
Rules of Engagement
This year marks the ten-year anniversary of my marriage. Even all these years later, I’m still regularly asked to tell the story of how my husband and I met. I’m forever explaining how on earth a farmer from Kansas could…
Partnering with the Betsy-Tacy Society
I’m pleased to announce a partnership with the Betsy-Tacy Society in Mankato that will allow folks who come to LauraPalooza this summer to get a taste of Deep Valley! Costumed volunteers will join our residential attendees for Wednesday nights ice…
Moving Pictures
Well, the Hard Winter is over — for most of us, anyway — and spring has arrived in all its glory. As we celebrated winter’s end with the Ingalls family in our final chapters of The Long Winter discussion, so…
Rose’s Legacy
We often refer to the “Little House” books as being Laura’s legacy… but what about the legacy of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane? The Libertarian Legacy of Rose Wilder Lane is a fascinating read, particularly for those attempting to understand…
The Long Winter, Chapter 33: Christmas In May
[Edited to add: I’m so sorry! I did not credit Laura Welser with writing this wonderful post. -Sandra] Guest post by Laura Welser I remember, like it was yesterday (and, believe me, it wasn’t!), the very first time I read…
Homesteader Price Is Going Up
With spring well in session, plans are coming together for the 18th issue of the Homesteader. That’s nine years of newsletters, two per year. And I’ll tell you something. I’ve loved putting together every single one. Ever since I attended…
The Long Winter, Chapter 32: The Christmas Barrel
This chapter is full of images that have stayed with me ever since my first reading of The Long Winter. To me, they’re full of burgeoning excitement. Image 1: Pa and Mr. Boast walking down the street with the Christmas…
Dean Butler’s LIW Documentary
Remember Dean Butler’s Legacy Documentaries’ biopic about Laura Ingalls Wilder? It’s ready. Here’s the trailer.
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The Long Winter, Chapter 31: Waiting for the Train
Guest post by Barb Mayes Boustead Flooding in Yankton, South Dakota, Spring 1881 Spring is here! Those of us who live on the Plains know the sense of relief all too well, how feeling mild temperatures and seeing green growth…