Some of us Laura fans are fine with our original set of “Little House” books, well worn and read over and over. We love the books without the desire (or space) to collect anything beyond them. Then there are those…
July 2011 Update
Ma's House on Ingalls Homestead July tends to be a busy month for Laura fandom. Get caught up with the July Update on Trundlebed Tales Radio. Check back for a new update each month during Laura season. Before…
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You know you’re “Little House” obsessed when…
Many fine folks read this blog who are not “Little House” obsessed. Many people enjoy the books, or even the television series, and maintain enough of an interest to follow a blog like this one without letting “Little House” take…
Happy Fourth of July!
“It’s nothing to be solemn about!” Pa jumped out of bed. “Hurray! we’re Americans!” He sang. Hurray! Hurray! We’ll sing the jubilee! Hurray! Hurray! The flag that sets men free! Even the sun, as it rose shining into the clearest…
Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 25: Unexpected in December
How do you follow something as terrific as Eddie’s Chapter 24 post? I’ll have to give it my best shot! Christmas is tomorrow, but for the Ingalls family there will be no celebrating. They’ve decided that Christmas is just too…
Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 24: The School Exhibition
Guest post by Eddie Higgins DE SMET LEADER, 24 December 1882 Special Report: School ExhibitionThe town of De Smet was treated to a wonderful display of educational achievement last night as the pupils of our school, led by their teacher,…
Prairie People
Sitting in my doctor’s office, I glanced through the June 6 issue of People Magazine and saw this quote from Tina Fey in a section called “What to Read to Your Kids”: “For a full year my daughter loved this Disney…
The Lotus
The lotus is the sacred emblem of Buddhism, because in its rise from the bottom of ponds to the light and sweet air above where it puts forth its large green leaves and beautiful blossoms “it symbolizes triumph over self…
Laura Ingalls Wilder Days 2011 in Burr Oak Iowa
Burr Oak’s 35th Laura Days “Images of the Past” at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum Tours/Gift Shop Open:Saturday, 9 am-5 pm (closed for parade); Sunday Noon to 4 pm Events on Saturday, June 25th • “Wilder 5-K”…
Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 23: Schooltime Begins Again
Guest post by Melanie Fishbane As much as things may change, there is always the dependability of the cycle of the seasons. After months of “self-indulgence,” and teenage revelry, Laura is ready to buckle down and get to work. Her…