With all the LauraPalooza hullaballoo this summer, we’ve been remiss in getting around to the THIRD Little House on the Prairie cast member autobiography to be published recently, following Melissa Gilbert’s Prairie Tale and Melissa Anderson’s The Way I See…
Year: 2010
A Reader Weighs in on Eliza Jane
A reader wrote in with a comment on this post (about Eliza Jane and Laura’s portrayal of her) that was so thorough and extensive I thought it deserved front-page notice. I, too, have thought about this for many years, but…
Carrie Ingalls Day in Keystone, SD
Happy Birthday, Carrie! Keystone, South Dakota, is celebrating Carrie Ingalls Day on Aug. 3rd. Every year the hold the event on Carrie’s actual birthday. Carrie, Laura’s little sister, was a longtime resident of Keystone. She moved to Keystone in 1910…
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Laurapalooza Videos
The first Laurapalooza burst onto Laura fandom July 14-17, 2010. This video blog is intended to share memories with those who did attend and give those who could not attend a glimpse into what it was like to attend. The…
Laurapalooza Video Diary – Day 4 Part 1
Laurapalooza Trip Diary – Day 4 Part 1 Here we go catching up one of the two videos I had to skip earlier. Those of you who enjoy sewing and crafts will especially enjoy today’s video. Old car – Laura…
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Laurapalooza Trip Video Diary – Day 4 Part 3
Laurapalooza Trip Diary – Day 4 Part 3 This is the final video to get uploaded which completes my Laurapalooza videos. I’m sorry it’s over. I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Emily Wooster – Gender and Little House on the Prairie,…
Laurapalooza Video Blog – Last Day Part 2
Laurapalooza Trip Diary – Last Day Part 2 Sadly we come to the end of the Laurapalooza Trip. On the way home we pass several of the places I mentioned in the And One More on the Way posts. I…
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Laurapalooza Video Blog – Last Day Part 1
Laurapalooza Trip Diary – Last Day Part 1 Very sadly we start the last day of my Laurapalooza Trip. We take a quick look around Walnut Grove and then in Part 2 will head for home. The editing kind of…
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Issue 17, Summer 2010
The newest issue of the Homesteader is complete and ready for order. In this issue: Two versions of Laura’s gingerbread recipe are floating around. How did one recipe become two? Sarah Uthoff investigates, plus offers tips on making Laura’s gingerbread…
Laurapalooza Video Diary – Walnut Grove Part 1
Laurapalooza Trip Diary – Walnut Grove Part 1 I made it to Walnut Grove in time to take the Step On Tour with the group with Rennae Krentz. It’s a different experience then visiting yourself and I urge everybody to…
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