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…
Tag: Cultural Impact
Too Good To Be True?
Sandra’s excellent post last week about Rose’s contributions to On The Way Home made me think about our expectations of Laura. Not Laura the book character but Laura, the real woman. Most people probably think of Laura as the embodiment…
Making Memories Together
I can only think of one thing more enjoyable than reading a Little House book — sharing a Little House book. Working in the early education field, I see a common trend among parents who read to their children. When…
The Nine-Patch Quilt
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…
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…
Experiencing the Music of the Little House Books
When I was very small, I loved to listen to my mother read me the Little House books. But one thing frustrated me: the frequent use of song lyrics. Occasionally a song would be familiar, such as Yankee Doodle or…
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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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Prairie Tale: A Memoir
Melissa Gilbert, of Little House on the Prairie television and musical fame, has just announced the publication of her new book, Prairie Tale: A Memoir, which will be released on June 9, 2009. The autobiography chronicles Melissa’s years on the…
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