Guest Post by Barb Boustead Once again, let’s talk about weather! To understand the degree of cold weather during this cold ride, it was important for me to correctly identify at least the months during which Laura was a teacher…
Preliminary LauraPalooza Schedule
By request, we have the preliminary LauraPalooza 2012 schedule. Please note that we’re in the process of finalizing contracts for two speakers not yet listed on this schedule. Now including two additional speakers! (Who’s excited?) Wednesday Ice Cream Social, Julia…
These Happy Golden Years, Chapter 7: A Knife in the Dark
Guest post by Deb Stanish “A Knife in the Dark” is a difficult chapter and is one of the few instances where Laura lets the very real and adult issues that faced many settlers slip through her narrative. As a…
Pre-Registration Opens for LauraPalooza 2012
What would Laura do? Attendees at LauraPalooza 2012 will find out! Our theme addresses the many meanings of that phrase, and I’m pleased to report that a number of scholars and others have taken us up on our challenge to…
What You Need to Know About CAMP LAURA
Camp Laura is our special children’s event spanning the three days of the LauraPalooza conference (Thursday, July 12 through noon Saturday, July 14, 2012). The event will include hands-on activities as well as speakers on a variety of topics, all…
These Happy Golden Years Read-along – Chapter 6: Managing
Guest post by Annika Barranti Being away from home is hard on Laura, but she is too proud to say anything to Ma and Pa. Still, Pa knows her better than anyone and asks if she doesn’t want to “make…
Pre-Registration Begins Tomorrow
Hi folks! We have been hard at work preparing for registration and I am happy to announce that we have a page of Frequently Asked Questions ready to go. We hope we have covered your concerns, but if you have…
Lodging at LauraPalooza
Registration time has come, and the registration form is full of options! When it comes to lodging, making the best choice can be complicated, especially if you haven’t been through it before. This post is based on our personal experiences…
Romance in the Little House
Take a look at this article in the Apple Valley Patch. It seems this is the perfect time to be doing our read-along to These Happy Golden Years!
These Happy Golden Years, Chapter 5: A Stiff Upper Lip
Guest post by Patty Collins Following a pleasant weekend at home, Laura’s spirits were up and she was ready to face the week anew. After all, it was only seven weeks more and she would be home again, walking to…