In what must have been a cloud of immense grief on the discovery that the Historic Anderson Inn was closed, I just realized to my surprise that I have neglected to secure lodging in Pepin next month. I’ve been on…
Summer Giveaway
Ten years ago I followed the footsteps of Rose Wilder Lane in San Francisco. This summer, to mark the anniversary of that trip, I am giving away ten copies of my book Rose Wilder Lane’s San Francisco! Approximately every other…
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Thoughts from a Farmer’s Granddaughter
I said I was going to write a review of Amy Mattson Lauters’ latest book, More Than a Farmer’s Wife. But I’m not going to do that after all. You see, the book resonated with me so much that something…
Distinctly “Little House” Phrases
Yesterday as I was cooking dinner in the kitchen (lemon pasta with shrimp, if it helps the setting), my daughter wandered in. “Mom,” she said, “what’s ‘Jiminy Crickets’?” Admittedly, my first thought was Pinocchio. Isn’t it Pinocchio who has Jiminy…
Reflections on Cheese, From a True Wisconsinite
Ah, cheese. Until those silly California cows started their “happy” dance of cheese-making, Wisconsin served as the number-one source of good cheese in the United States. But as a Wisconsin native, I can tell you without a shadow of a…
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A Soft Answer…
Mrs. A. was angry. Her eyes snapped, her voice was shrill and a red flag of rage was flying upon each cheek. She expected opposition, and anger at the things she said but her remarks were answered in a soft…
Why Do You Love Little House?
Why do you love Little House? It’s a simple question, but I doubt there is a simple answer. So many of us come to our fandom through different channels. If someone asked you, would you be able to answer readily?…
Legacy Documentaries: Characters from History
Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on the Little House on the Prairie television show, has asked us to share the following announcement and request. Visit Dean’s website at http://www.legacydocumentaries.com I wanted to thank all of you for your support…
Upcoming Events
A few upcoming Little House related events to add to your calendars… Laura Ingalls Wilder: Journey of a Pioneer Family at Los Rios Rancho in Oak Glen, California. May 30-31, 10 am – 4 pm. Features an exhibit on loan…
Of Remembrance…
Laura said it far better than I could, so I decided to let her words stand yesterday, for Memorial Day. But I could not help but reflect yesterday about those no longer with us. The threads of this post may…