One of the first of the Laura crafts I tried was the nine-patch quilt. I belong to a family of quilters, so that choice may have been pre-ordained. It’s a simple pattern: nine squares of fabric stitched together in a…
Author: Amy Lauters
There’s Gotta Be More …
I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember the heat of sun, blazing down on my young skin, soaking into me, as I frantically licked a freezer pop to keep it from melting in an icky, sticky mess…
It’s Finally Spring
When Laura comes down to breakfast on the first of May after the long, hard winter, she comes down singing, and Pa teases her: ”So you’re to be the Queen of May, are you?” Those of us who live in the…
Beans in the Bean Pot
As I savored the rich, lovely brown taste of my mother’s Boston Baked Beans at Easter this year, I had a thought: Did Ma have a bean pot? Like Ma’s family, mine has roots in New England, and one recipe…
Getting the Tingles: Reviewing Ruralist Articles
One of the perks of being a published author is the occasional treat of new materials sent right to your door, for no other reason than somebody thinks you, the author, might want them. Such was the case with the…
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It’s all about Mankato…
There’s been a lot of behind-the-scenes planning and excitement here at Beyond Little House over the past few weeks, as we work on the scope and schedule for the big summer 2010 conference. The Department of Mass Communications at Minnesota…
Calling on Fans and Admirers …
Are you a “fan” of Laura Ingalls Wilder, or an “admirer”? Do you need to know every detail of her life, or are you satisfied with the books and television series? Have you ever wondered whether Albert existed, or whether…
Ask the Experts: How can a book title be copyrighted?
I’ve been getting questions about the Friendly case since the story I wrote appeared in the Homesteader, including one from an interested reader at this site. “How can this so-called Friendly group have the rights to a book title? Did Laura’s…
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Extraordinary Women
First, I want to join my colleagues in welcoming you all to “Beyond Little House.” I’m personally excited about a web space that we can all share our collective knowledge and interest in Laura and her world. When I’m asked…