Read how two adult Laura fans from Missouri bring Laura Ingalls Wilder to life and how Little House on the Prairie Museum overlord Bill Kurtis is raising cattle just like Laura did. OK, fine — it’s not really because of…
Month: February 2011
Great Reviews Pouring in for The Wilder Life
From the Library Journal’s review of BLH guest contributor Wendy McClure’s upcoming The Wilder Life, written by Carol Gladstein: “Determined to delve as far as possible into what she calls “Laura World,” McClure embraces pioneer life as much as her…
“Little House” for Grownups?
Have you heard that term used? I have. A lot. I see it in book reviews… “Half Broke Horses is like ‘Little House’ for grownups!” I see it in tv reviews… “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman — it’s ‘Little House’ for…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: Cultural Impact, Television series -- Little House on the Prairie
“Wilder Weather” from Barb Boustead
Remember Barb Boustead? Our favorite National Weather Service meteorologist wowed everyone at LauraPalooza with her riveting presentation on historical weather during The Long Winter. She’s got her own Little House weather blog, Wilder Weather. Bookmark it, because we hope she’ll…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: LauraPalooza 2010: Legacies, The Long Winter, Writings About Laura
Sunbonnets and Mojitos? Little House Cruise in November 2011
There is a Little House cruise in the works. On November 13, 2011, the Carnival Splendor will set sail from Long Beach, California on a Mexican Riviera cruise with members of the cast of Little House onboard. Cast members attending…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: Announcements, Television series -- Little House on the Prairie
Applicants to Beyond Little House: Keep Checking Your Email
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application to be involved behind the scenes at Beyond Little House. We were so heartened to see so many who wanted to volunteer. Applicants should hear from a contributor from the site within…
Red Peppers in the Attic
So I’ve been reading Little House in the Big Woods. Normally this is my “skipper,” which means that when I reread the series, I may or may not include this one in the mix. It depends on my mood. But…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: Cooking, Farmer Boy, Little House in the Big Woods, Little Town on the Prairie
Happy Birthday, Laura!
A very happy birthday to our favorite author! During Laura’s lifetime, she received thousands of birthday wishes from children and fans across the country, and beyond. Feel free to leave your own birthday wishes here, or tell us if you…
The Long Winter — 2011 Style
How NASA sees the storm, via satellite While the snow is minimal here in what could easily be blizzard country, I’m hearing reports from all over the country about record snowfall and cold temps in what is reported to be…
A Little House Writing Lesson
A couple weeks ago I was hiking in an oceanside state reserve just north of La Jolla, California. (It was part of a trip documented in my other life, over here.) We rested at the top, breathing in the beautiful…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: Miss Beadle, Mrs. Brewster, Television series -- Little House on the Prairie, These Happy Golden Years