Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer's Life (by Pamela Smith Hill)
This month, we’re spotlighting Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer’s Life by Pamela Smith Hill. In
her book, she delves into the complex and fascinating relationships
Laura Ingalls Wilder formed throughout her life that led to the writing
of her classic Little House series. Using Wilder’s stories,
personal correspondence, a previously unpublished autobiography, and
experiences in South Dakota, Pamela produced a historical-literary
biography of the famous and much-loved author. Following the course of
Wilder’s life, and her real family’s journey west, Pamela provides a
context both familial and literary for Wilder’s writing career.
Bringing in the Sheeves
Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness,
Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve;
Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve;
Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,
Fearing neither clouds nor winter's chilling breeze;
By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Fearing neither clouds nor winter's chilling breeze;
By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Going forth with weeping, sowing for the Master,
Though the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;
When our weeping's over, He will bid us welcome,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Though the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;
When our weeping's over, He will bid us welcome,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: David Rose / David D. Rose / Traditional / Pd Traditional
Little House on the Prairie Musical in Springfield, Missouri October 25 to November 10
Little House on the Prairie Musical in Springfield, Missouri October 25 to November 10:
Little House on the Prairie, The Musical follows the Ingalls family’s journey westward and their settlement in De Smet, South Dakota where Ma and Pa Ingalls hoped to make a better life for their children. Audiences also follow Laura’s journey from a child who loved to run free to a woman who embraces the responsibilities of her own future while remaining true to herself. Through song and dance, we see the Ingalls overcoming the hardships of winter blizzards and prairie fires as well as rejoicing in their shared successes. Click here for more information.
Little House on the Prairie, The Musical follows the Ingalls family’s journey westward and their settlement in De Smet, South Dakota where Ma and Pa Ingalls hoped to make a better life for their children. Audiences also follow Laura’s journey from a child who loved to run free to a woman who embraces the responsibilities of her own future while remaining true to herself. Through song and dance, we see the Ingalls overcoming the hardships of winter blizzards and prairie fires as well as rejoicing in their shared successes. Click here for more information.
Little House on the Prairie in Jefferson County, Missouri
Little House on the Prairie in Jefferson County, Missouri:
Jefferson County welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning author Caroline Fraser for appearances in three different locations throughout Missouri–Cedar Hill, Hillsboro, and Springfield. She will discuss her book Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Families can also participate in a wide variety of events and activities around the county, including conversations and experiences that enrich our understanding of the Missouri prairie and frontier experience. Click here for more information.
Jefferson County welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning author Caroline Fraser for appearances in three different locations throughout Missouri–Cedar Hill, Hillsboro, and Springfield. She will discuss her book Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Families can also participate in a wide variety of events and activities around the county, including conversations and experiences that enrich our understanding of the Missouri prairie and frontier experience. Click here for more information.
40th Annual Apple Festival in Topeka, Kansas October 5, 6 and 7
40th Annual Apple Festival in Topeka, Kansas October 5, 6 and 7:
This fun family event features pioneer living demonstrations, including blacksmiths and a wood smith, an arts and craft show in the Ward-Meade Botanical Garden, heritage foods, railroad handcar rides, a petting zoo, organ grinders, a quilt show, and more! Tours will also be given of the historic buildings at Old Prairie Town. Click here for more information.
This fun family event features pioneer living demonstrations, including blacksmiths and a wood smith, an arts and craft show in the Ward-Meade Botanical Garden, heritage foods, railroad handcar rides, a petting zoo, organ grinders, a quilt show, and more! Tours will also be given of the historic buildings at Old Prairie Town. Click here for more information.
County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita, Kansas October 5
Are you seeking some fun fall events and activities? Check out our Little House on the Prairie community calendar! We’re highlighting our favorites for October and November below.
County Fair at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita, Kansas October 5:
Step back in time with an old-fashioned 1870s County Fair! The Old Cowtown Museum recreates the atmosphere of an 1870s county fair where people came together to meet their neighbors, see what was new, and engage in a little friendly competition. Come try the pie-eating or tug of war contests, listen to some music, and watch some magic happen. Click here for more information.
Step back in time with an old-fashioned 1870s County Fair! The Old Cowtown Museum recreates the atmosphere of an 1870s county fair where people came together to meet their neighbors, see what was new, and engage in a little friendly competition. Come try the pie-eating or tug of war contests, listen to some music, and watch some magic happen. Click here for more information.
D-I-Y Dresses and Bonnets
Next month is Halloween and we know some of you will be going as
characters from "Little House on the Prairie" of course. Be sure to
check out this step-by-step DIY
to make your own prairie dresses and bonnets. We think you’ll love how
the pattern turns out when you use beautiful colors and fabrics that may
have been found on the prairie in Laura’s day.
Laura's Wisdom
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s wisdom continues to inspire us to appreciate the
simple things of life, learn new skills, and celebrate our pioneering
spirit. We’ve gathered these 18 crafts and skills
you can learn through convenient Craftsy classes online to add to your
knowledge this year. You can even start in time to make some
personalized crafts for gifting this holiday season.
Happy Birthday Melissa Sue Anderson!
This month, Melissa Sue Anderson, who played Mary Ingalls on the “Little
House on the Prairie” TV series, celebrates her 57th birthday! Join us
in wishing her the happiest of birthdays on September 26. Melissa
learned a lot from Michael Landon by watching him direct on the set. One
day Landon turned to her and said, 'You want to be a director, watch this.’ Landon appreciated her inquisitive nature. “She’s not only a beautiful, talented actress,” Landon said, “but she’s bright and curious.” Learn more about Melissa’s acting career and personal story here.
My First Little House Program
In the early 1990s, HarperCollins launched the My First Little House
program to introduce toddlers and young children to the world of Laura
Ingalls Wilder. They chose Renée Graef, an award-winning illustrator of
over 80 children’s books, to illustrate many of the books in this
series. Her beautiful illustrations bring Laura’s stories to life using
colored pencil, watercolor, and more. Renée walks us through the five steps of her creative process, from sketch to illustration.
https://youtu.be/WqWggoLiEso
https://youtu.be/WqWggoLiEso
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Old Dan Tucker
Old Dan Tucker as sung by the character Isaiah Edwards--played by Victor French:
Old Dan Tucker was a fine old man
Washed his face in a fryin’ pan
Combed his hair with a wagon wheel
And died with a toothache in his heel
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
You’re too late to get your supper
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
You’re too late to get your supper
Old Dan Tucker come to town
Riding a billy goat, leading a hound
The hound dog barked and billy goat jumped
And landed old Dan Tucker on a stump
Get out of the way, Old Dan Tucker
You’re too late to get your supper
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
You’re too late to get your supper
Old Dan Tucker got drunk and fell
In the fire and kicked up holy hell
A red-hot coal got in his shoe
An oh my Lord the ashes flew
Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker
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