Sometimes I think I ought to have a sticker on my car that says: “What would Laura do?” It might be a little sacreligious; after all, most of us associate that phrase with the popular “What would Jesus do?” I…
Year: 2011
Seeking Laura Letters
Isn’t it great when you when you’re minding your own business out in the woods and you discover a Honey Tree? Well, I found one this last weekend. I was working on promoting my Seeking Laura Letters project. I’m trying…
Official Details on The Little House Cruise
The official details are now available on the Little House cruise that we mentioned here a few weeks ago. An official flyer is now available with all the information, including which cast members (Almanzo, Eliza Jane, Miss Beadle, Mr and…
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Survey for LIWLRA Member’s Book
We love to showcase the work that Laura fans are doing; it’s what the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association is all about. LIWLRA member Suzann Holland is working on a book, The Little House Literary Companion, with the…
Bid on Laura Swag and Help the Red Cross
Wendy McClure, author of The Wilder Life and speaker at LauraPalooza 2010, is offering a Prairie Love Swag Bag up for bid to benefit the Red Cross. Included in this bag is: a signed and personalized copy of The Wilder…
My…how time flies!
Please join me in wishing Beyond Little House a Happy (and only slightly belated) Second Anniversary! Yes, it was two years ago this past Saturday, on March 5, 2009, that Beyond Little House was launched. I’m sure all will agree…
Can’t-Miss Laura-Related Radio Interviews
Have you missed any of Sarah Uthoff’s radio interviews on Trundlebed Tales Radio? If you have, you can still listen: From January 26, 2011: Interview with Nicole Elzenga, Collections Manager of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove, Minnesota…
Laura (and Bill Kurtis) in the News
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…
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…
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