Year: 2010

Two Laura Book Authors Offer Their Take on LauraPalooza

One of the best parts about LauraPalooza was the emphasis on writing. As in words, beautiful words and the people who create them. Two such writers, both of whom have Laura-related books coming out in the next few months, attended…

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Homesteader Is Coming. Really.

A Homesteader subscriber just wrote in asking this: “When will the latest edition of the Homesteader be mailed out?” Excellent question. I’m glad you asked. What with the inadvertent convergence of moving cross country and LauraPalooza — both the pre-planning…

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Laurapalooza Video Diary – Walnut Grove Part 2

Laurapalooza Trip Diary – Walnut Grove Part 2 This is the continuation of our tour in Walnut Grove. It features a visit to the Dugout site and downtown Walnut Grove, including the pageant supper. And One More on the Way:…

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Video Diary – Sleepy Eye

Video Diary – Sleepy Eye Well, our friend Barb Mayes Boustead was exactly right in her weather warning. It was miserably hot as you can unfortunately tell in the shot of me. I wanted to share anyway, so please excuse the…

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So Did You Like It? Did You Really Like It?

In light of the tremendous success of LauraPalooza 2010, plans are on for LauraPalooza 2012. We offered evaluations to everyone who attended, but we’d like to know specifics to make sure 2012 is as amazing as it can be. Tell…

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Laurapalooza Video Diary Day 5 Part 2

Today we look at the last day of Laurapalooza and the Spelling Bee. Video Diary Day 5 – Part 2 Judy Green, Tin Pail Luncheon/Spelling Bee, and Farewell Mankato. Sarah S. Uthoff blogs at TrundleBed Tales; look for her on…

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Laurapalooza Video Diary Day 5 Part 1

I have had several people ask. There are 2 more parts for Day 4, but I’m waiting on word it’s OK to include one thing in each. Hopefully they will be coming soon. Laurapalooza Trip Day 5 Day 1 This…

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Video Diary Day 4 – Part 2

Video Diary Day 4 – Part 2 This section focuses heavily on the “Little House” books. I hope you enjoy it. Especially look for my presentation. Sarah S. Uthoff blogs at TrundleBed Tales; look for her on Twitter and YouTube.

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Video Diary Day 3 – Part 4

Video Diary Day 3 – Part 4 This is the end of Day 3. Look for Day 4 to start soon. I’m sorry that I have so little of the Author’s Panel. I must have hit the wrong button because…

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Video Diary Day 3 – Part 3

Here is the third installment for Day 3. Part 4 should complete Day 3 and then on to Day 4. Earlier in the week I promised to show you Jean who designed the quilt block that they used on the…

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