These are beautifully written essays previously published in a newspaper. The themes are especially well written for being timeless lessons that may apply more in today's society than they did when they were written.

I never get enough of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I had previously read some of the clippings included in this book, but it was not tiresome to read them again. Astute & absorbing.

“The children, of course, get their bad tempers from their fathers...” (That’s great!!)

I think this little book will unveil special treasures unique to each reader. For me, the following really hit home, and I read it several times for it is simply so applicable to me in my life. These are words I needed to hear: “The things that people do would look so differently to us if we only understood the reasons for their actions, nor would we blame them so much for their faults if we knew all the circumstances of their lives. Even their sins might not look so hideous if we could feel what pressure and perhaps suffering had caused them.”

Though Laura wrote about various topics a hundred years ago, they are still so very relevant today, and in some cases, even more so!

I enjoy reading books that have anything at all to do with Laura Ingalls Wilder as she is an idol of mine. This is one of a few books that have Laura's articles she wrote for the Missouri Realist in it. The way she writes is fitting for today as it was during her lifetime. Here is quote from one of her articles that I liked: "While blue is without a doubt a heavenly color, it is better in skies than in one's mind ..." Very fitting. I also found this very fitting as how to make your life more simple seems to be the theme in a lot of books and magazines. In January 1924 Laura wrote an article about how to simplifying your life. I thought we could all go by her advice. She said "Here is a good New Year's resolution for us all to make: To simplify our lives as much as possible, to overcome that feeling of haste by remembering that there are just as many hours in the day as ever, and that there is time enough for the things that matter if time is rightly used." She was a very wise woman on so many things. I look for to the next book in this series.

It was interesting to see Mrs. Wilder's thought processes in 1917-1924, before she wrote her now famous series.

Reading this book was like breathing in cool, refreshing air. Stephen Hines has collected several of Laura's newspaper articles and put them together in a way that makes them lovely to read. This particular collection features much wisdom from pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder, as she shares morals and advice that spring forth from her heart. I had personally never read any of her newspaper writings – so this was quite the treat! I loved this volume so much.

Each article is named and come with the original date, so you can follow along a little better. Her writings are filled with a bit of wittiness, and plenty of moral guidance. I laughed out loud at some – including the story about her dog, Shep. (The whole story is just too cute!) Just about everything that Laura felt and wrote about is still applicable to us as humans in the modern age.

Some of the article titles include: “Keeping Friends”, “The Armor of a Smile”, “The Helping Hand of Helpfulness”, “A Man's Word Is All He Has”, “Learning Something New”... just to name a few, so you can see the kind of topics are covered.

Most of these I could see reading aloud during family reading time with your children. But overall, I think women (young and old) would especially enjoy this collection, and be able to take away a lot of good thoughts and encouragement.

Found this to be an interesting read from the perspective of someone simply discussing what life is like, especially life on the farm. I wouldn't call this her advice, so much, but you do get an idea of her ideals and tricks and tips she had for keeping life interesting even when your life involves a lot of work all the time.

Friendship is like love. It cannot be demanded or driven or insisted upon. It must be wooed to be won.

A simple book, packed with bundles of day to day advices. Thank you Mrs Ingalls..

I LOVE this book. It’s a books of essays/commentaries/opinions Laura wrote for a newspaper with the title and date of each article and each is surprisingly practical and fitting today. It’s also very interesting to hear about the subject matter in 1917, or 1924. A lot of the same subjects we are talking about today, especially simplifying life.

So enjoyed reading this. Short articles that Laura Wilder wrote for the newspaper. Many of which are only printed publicly here. Worth owning.