Monthly Archives: September 2011

Wilder Days in Mansfield

The third weekend in September is Wilder Days in Mansfield, Missouri, full of activities and events. More information at: http://www.wilderdays-mansfieldmo.com/blog/ (from info Tweeted by LIW Museum WG)

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Pot in Pepin

As found by “Pioneer Girl“: Pot Plants Growing Near Downtown Pepin

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Meteorologist Studies The Long Winter

Barbara Mayes Boustead, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Omaha, Nebraska, has researched the accuracy of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s descriptions of the Long Winter, also known as “The Hard Winter”, and verified her accounts. The story was reported … Continue reading

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Laura and De Smet on the Today Show

It’s not the most in-depth story ever done, but a still a nice look at some of the De Smet, South Dakota Laura Ingalls Wilder sites and travel spots available now. From the Today Show: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, … Continue reading

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Rose Wilder Lane: Discovery of Freedom

Here’s an interesting thing to discover online, full text copy of Rose Wilder Lane’s book Discovery of Freedom in a downloadable PDF. If you’re curious to read this book, here’s your chance: Just follow this link… I opened up the … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Prairie B***h

Yes, I censored the title for this review. Avert your eyes now if you don’t want to see the uncensored title of this book! Shocked I was, I tell you, shocked to see the pink cover with that title pop … Continue reading

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