by Sandra Hume and Erin Blakemore Sandra: Sigh. Literaries. Erin: The chapter title does not bode well, folks. One would almost think that Ma had got a hold of a Dickens serial or an edifying work of Mr. Bulwer-Lytton. No…
Anniversary of the death of Charles (Pa) Ingalls- June 8
On June 8, 1902 Charles Ingalls passed away in De Smet, South Dakota. What a life he led, and what a legacy he left behind…as he will be forever remembered as ”Pa” Ingalls- frontier settler, fiddle player, story teller, farmer, father and friend. The…
Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 17: The Sociable
Guest post by Amanda Morris This chapter begins with a visit from Mary Power, informing Laura that the Ladies’ Aid Society is giving a dime sociable and asking if she can attend. Laura does not know what a dime sociable…
Memorial Society in De Smet Opens Online Exhibit
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society in De Smet, South Dakota has unveiled an online exhibit section to their website. So far there is just one display, on Rose Wilder Lane, but the use of the plural form in the…
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Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 16: Name Cards
Guest post by Lauri Goforth If anyone saw the sign-ups, I pretty much begged for this chapter. We’ve met Laura. We’ve met Almanzo. They’ve seen each other, but for the first time in this chapter they have a chance to…
Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 15: The School Board’s Visit
Guest post by Annika Laura thought that Nellie Oleson looked disappointed when she and Carrie came into the schoolhouse the next morning. Nellie might have expected that they would not come back to school. “You wouldn’t let her meanness keep…
Up next: Chapter 15
We’re waiting for the Little Town read-along summary post from Annika — Annika, are you out there? We understand that life happens, so please let us know if you need us to reassign your chapter.
National Donut Day!
In honor of National Donut Day, here’s a snapshot from an event at the Almanzo Wilder Farm from a few summers ago. Love how that site goes the extra mile, truly reveling in what makes them special and unique. Granted,…
Carrie Ingalls, Homesteader
Looks like there will be another historical marker for the Ingalls family! Check out this article about Carrie Ingalls becoming a homesteader. I find it very interesting when women in history accomplish things that were normally reserved for men. It…
Little Town on the Prairie, Chapter 14: Sent Home From School
Guest post by Melanie Stringer Sent Home from School has always been a stand-out chapter for me. Even when reading it as a child and teenager, I found it a noticeable departure from the usual depiction of Laura’s harmonious obedience…