It's not a public radio show, an alt-country band, or a low-budget indie thriller. It's a call-to-arms for submissive fundie wives:
http://buriedtreasurebooks.com/PrairieMuffinManifesto.phpSome gems:
Prairie Muffins try to maintain a peaceful environment for their families by keeping their voices quiet and their tones gentle as much as possible
Prairie Muffins do not reflect badly on their husbands by neglecting their appearance; they work with the clay God has given, molding it into an attractive package for the pleasure of their husbands.
Prairie Muffins appreciate godly role models, such as Anne Bradstreet, Elizabeth Prentiss and Elisabeth Elliot. They do not idolize Laura Ingalls Wilder (Little House on the Prairie) or Louisa May Alcott (Little Women); while they may enjoy aspects of home life presented in their books, PMs understand that the latent humanism and feminism in these stories and in the lives of these women is not worthy of emulation.
They can't repress their humanity altogether, try as they might:
Prairie Muffins are accomplished at organizing and delegating. (Hmm, sounds like exercising authority to me.)
Prairie Muffins practice hospitality, graciously, even when their home is not as perfect as they would like. (That the guest accept the PM and family as they are is implied.)
Prairie Muffins are creative, learning new skills and working with their hands to provide items of beauty as well as utility for their families. (Creativity and artistry? Could we be talking culture?.)
Prairie Muffins improve their intellect and knowledge as they have opportunity, first by seeking wisdom from God's word, then by reading good books and other materials which help them to make informed opinions about a wide variety of subjects. (Developing her intellect? Do ladies do THAT?)
Knock youselves out, ladies..but it's not for me.
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