Okay...So I'm a geek! This is likely to be the first of many posts about Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Little House books, and all things Little House..
Yes, there is such thing as Laurapalooza. What is it? Basically, it is a conference about about Laura, her works, and her fans. Now, I don't care much for the name, but the conference itself is cool. Three days of talks and presentations by LIW scholars. It was sponsored by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Literary and Research Society. A few years ago, I was invited to join the society based on my comments, blog posts and other writing in the world of the Little House.
Anyway, when the 2010 event rolled around things were really difficult at work and I knew there would be no opportunity to go. But, here we are, the 2012 conference is just three months away...the boss has approved my time off, I have paid my registration, and looking for a flight. So, for four days in July, I will be living in a dorm, spending all day with other Laurafiles and attending events called sociables and spelling bees. The thought of these cheesy events with people in period clothing is almost too much for my best friend to bear. She laughs at me every time I talk about it.
Now, I read and know a bunch of stuff, but I don't know what some of these "laurapeople" know. I think I might be a bit out of my league. I do wonder, do I belong with these "superfans"? But that is me--if I don't have something to worry about, I will make something up. So today, I'm worried that I don't belong with the "bonnet heads". Yesterday, I was worried about the prospect of living in a dorm again for a week, but today not so much. Tomorrow I will make up something new to worry about...and so on. That's me...I'm a geek and a worrier!
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