My LIW and Little House blog updated 9/25/23

Thanks, Cheryl

I share my thoughts on my favorite Christmas episode today at Laura's Little Houses - http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-they-never-forgot-reflections.html

Cheryl wrote:

Charles and Almanzo have many wonderful scenes together in this episode. I especially enjoy when Almanzo and Charles are about to go off to fix the barn door and Almanzo says, "Let's go Pop", to which Charles replies, "Follow me son." A far cry from their relationship at the beginning, where Charles punched the daylights out of Almanzo for possibly kissing his young daughter. Watching Charles's feelings toward Almanzo change is one of the best parts of the series for me.

I couldn't agree with you more...I'm not as big a fan as you are, but I really do enjoy that aspect of the series too Cheryl. I love the part of that Christmas episode too, where they walk together to the barn. I may just have to watch that tomorrow!

I'm sure it was nice for Charles to become close to Almonzo. He seemed to respect him as a hard worker in the beginning, then things changed as he knew Almonzo had his eye on Laura. At this point he was really enjoying having another male to talk about daily issues. He enjoyed the healthy "competition" they shared too.
In seeing this I know Laura was glad to have both of "her men" on the same ground....finally.

Thanks Amy and Gin. I think this is why I find it so easy to write Laura and Almanzo stories. There is just so much storyline there that couldn't be explored on TV. Between Charles having to deal with Half-pint growing up, Laura pining away for Almanzo, Almanzo's feelings for Laura changing, Charles having to deal with Almanzo become more important in Laura's life, and then having Almanzo become family, there is so much to write about.

Happy Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder - http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-birthday-laura.html

Enjoyed your blog Cheryl. When I think of Laura's birth, life experiences good and bad I'm thankful she wasn't like many of the pioneer children that didn't make it on the prairie during those difficult times. She certainly had a mission she wasn't even aware of and has left wonderful footprints to step into. I'm thankful she was eager to share her life, because that makes it okay that we didn't meet her in person. We know her best through her own words. That is a legacy to treasure.

Thanks Gin. Just proves that God has it all under control. He knew He meant great things for her.

There's a new survey at my Laura's Little Houses blog http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2010/02/vote-in-our-new-survey.html

Here's a new survey if you're interested:
http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-survey.html

Thanks for reminding me to check it out....I forget and love to vote.

I've been bad about updating it too. Just too much going on right now.

I've left a comment in your blog, which is very well done...Congrats again!

Vanesa.

Thanks Vanesa. I saw that. Glad you like the blog.

I have looked at that blog quite often, and I never knew it belonged to anyone here! Great job on it. I always like how it is done.

Thanks. I'm glad you like it. I wish I had more time to dedicate to it.

Through my Laura's Little Houses blog I struck up a conversation with Rev. Jim, proprietor of the Laura's "Sweet Memories" shop in Mansfield, MO. He agreed to an interview, and I have featured him today at http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-reverend-jim-proprietor.html Hope you'll check it out. He has great recipes on his blog too.

Thanks.

Hmmmm, Cheryl! What a great interview! Rev. Jim seems to be a really interesting person, and he was quite original when he had the very idea of opening "Laura's sweet memories" . I wish I could visit there just to taste one of those wonderful treats. I also have a sweet toth and I'm very fond of old recipes.

Too sad he didn't sell anything online. It could be good for the States, but I live pretty far from mansfield, Missoury and never will taste one of these "sweet memories"

Thanks for the interview, Cheryl. I liked a lot Rev. Jim's pic with our old Doc. Baker.

Vanesa.

Thanks Vanesa. Glad you liked it. I wish he sold stuff online too. No way I'll be traveling to Mansfield soon.

bethandmanly wrote:

Thanks Vanesa. Glad you liked it. I wish he sold stuff online too. No way I'll be traveling to Mansfield soon.

I hope you'll visit Rev. Jim's store and tell us how did the taste all those vintage treats !

Vanesa.

I updated my blog today with information about a friend who is selling some clothes from her Jane Seymour Signature collection. You can find it at http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/09/jane-seymour-signature-clothing-for.html

I'm trying to keep my LIW up to date more often. I have a new survey in the sidebar if you would like to vote. You can find it at http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-survey-did-you-purchase-beyond.html

Thanks.

As soon as my ADSN trouble let me go there and vote, I will. I suppose I must be quite thankful for being able of postin here TODAY.

Vanesa.

I reviewed the two Beyond the Prairie movies if anyone is interested. Though they are sold on one DVD with no bonus content, I reviewed the movies separately because they focused on so many years of Laura's life. You can find my reviews at:

http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/09/movie-review-beyond-prairie-true-story.html and http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/09/movie-review-beyond-prairie-part-2-true.html

Also, I'll be reviewing a new humorous memoir by a woman who retraced Laura's journey. You can read about the book at http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-spotlight-my-life-as-laura-by.html