"It's amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them." (from "Marjorie's Three Gifts," 1877) Welcome to the second episode of Louisa May Alcott is My Passion: The Podcast! During the next thirty six minutes I will give you an overview of the recent Summer Conversational Series, "'Finding Beauty …
Read Anna Alcott Pratt’s diary from 1860-1861 — Meg March from Little Women talks about married life
Check out this find that I stumbled upon today; apparently the Houghton Library is beginning to make certain family papers available for viewing. I have always maintained that Anna Alcott Pratt was the family secretary--she was a good writer and reported clearly, accurately and with great detail all that went on within the family. I …
Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge: Pedlarās Progress by Odell Shepherd–uncovering the essence of Bronson
I never thought Iād be saying this, especially when it comes to Bronson Alcott but Pedlarās Progress, a biography on the life of Alcott by Odell Shepherd, is turning out to be an epic read. It may rank among the top ten books on my lifetime list. A satisfying tactile experience Could it be because …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion: The Podcast! Episode One: “Beauty in the humblest things”
Welcome to the premier episode of I will share your message on the July podcast! Your participation is so important. Topics and show notes: A reading Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message by Susan Bailey, pgs. 88-89, from Work: A Story of Experience * * * * * * * * * * * …
Time again for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge! What will you be reading?
Dust off your books and library cards--it's time again for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge sponsored by In the Bookcase. Already there are some terrific books lined up by readers including An Old-Fashioned Girl, Proverb Stories,Ā March by Geraldine Brooks and even my own Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message. I am already about …
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Coming soon to an iTunes near you–Louisa May Alcott is Our Passion Podcast!
Interesting in hearing readings from Louisa May Alcott's works? Fascinated by the family letters? Want to hear about fascinating books regarding the Alcotts, both old and new? Do you want to learn more from leading Alcott scholars, authors and experts? How about a discussion among fans? How about Louisa herself? This and more will be …
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Those unconventional Alcotts left behind quite the mark
The Alcotts were an atypical Victorian family to be sure. Along with rather unconventional philosophic and religious ideas as to how to live, the family did not subscribe to typical Victorian role models. Role reversal To begin with, Bronsonās refusal or inability to work to support his family necessitated that his wife Abba take on …
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Progress report on Lizzie project–how a non-academic gains entry
It's been a while since I've posted and I apologize. I have a full time position which is a perfect writer's job - deadly quiet for eight months out of the year. However, since March it has been busy here at the real estate office in the thick of the Spring Market--quiet will resume by …
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On the journey to harmonyāThoreau, the Sound Map and opening up the inner eye
I recently tried a couple of the exercises in Corinne Hosfeld Smith's book, Henry David Thoreau for Kids--"Record Wild Animal Behavior" and "Draw a Sound Map." It was a wonderful time outdoors and I was surprised how much I heard! Here's my Sound Map: I wrote more about this on my other blog (Be as …
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Inside the heart of Bronson Alcott
In the last post covering John Matteson's talk at the Colonial Inn I mentioned Bronson Alcott's Sonnets and Canzonets, published in 1882 and how they reveal the heart of the man. Each sonnet or canzonet isĀ dedicated to his wife, daughters and many luminary friends such as Ralph Waldo Ā Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Margaret Fuller. …
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