"Memories! We go through life collecting them whether we will or not . . . Let us make them carefully of all good things, rejoicing in the wonderful truth that while we are laying up for ourselves the very sweetest and best of happy memories, we are at the same time giving them to others."
- Laura Ingalls Wilder -
I have long been a fan and admirer of Laura I. Wilder. I still reread at least one of her books every year. My favorite? Well- the first of course! And, the "Big Winter" which I can only read during the Summertime as it makes me so cold!
One of my fondest desires is to take a "pilgrimage" to Laura & Almonzo's home at Mansfield MO, Rocky Ridge Farm. I'm hoping that the sisters will join me. Too- my dear friends, Kim & Doralisa, are also die-hard Laura fans. Perhaps we will all get to gather there and enjoy the stories that transcend the geographic distances of where we all grew up, but that unite us in girlhood!
Here's another link:
http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/
This month is the 75th anniversary of the publcation of Laura's first book. ENJOY!
Friday, May 11, 2007
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OOOOOHHHHH! A Laura post--love it!
Actually, you've reminded me that I want to re-read the books as well. We should start a virtual book club on the Little House books just for fun!
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