Note: Mr. Burby kindly gave me his presentation (handwritten notes and all) in lieu of the fact that I was unable to attend the Monday session of the Summer Conversational Series. I thank him for doing so. This is a longer post than usualĀ as I found his presentation to be quite thought-provoking. * * * …
Summer Conversational Series for Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday's presentations proved to be lively, poignant and brain-busting! Gabrielle Donnelly, author of The Little Women Letters, spoke on Louisa's trips to Europe in her presentation titled, "Our Foreign Correspondent Louisa May Alcott's Travels Through Europe." She read extensively from Shawl Straps (Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag) and had the room in stitches. Gabrielle has a unique …
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Summer Conversational Series for Tuesday, July 14
Yesterday's session for the 2015 Ā Summer Conversational Series featured these three distinguished presenters: Cathlin Davis, PhD Dr. Davis spoke at length on "The Healing Power of Nature: Friendly Sunshine and Fresh Air," drawing upon her extensive knowledge of Louisa's canon. There is probably no one more knowledgeable about Louisa's writing than Dr. Davis who has …
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Summer Conversational Series taking place this week
The Summer Conversational Series is taking place all this week at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. The theme isĀ "Heaven in the Mind:"Ā The Spirit of Place in Transcendental Concord.Ā I will be going to the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. I believe registration is still open--here is information on topics and who is presentingĀ (scroll down a bit to …
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Rose in Bloom: Endings and beginnings
I am glad that I somehow got the idea from another blog that Mac and Rose did not get together. It pained me to see how Mac wooed her and she would not give in. When he shared his Thoreau essays with her and found them well received, it pained me again. So you can …
Rose in Bloom: Charlie
Are you taking part in the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge, sponsored by this blog and In the Bookcase? It's not too late to jump in! After reading this post, head on over to In the BookcaseĀ and read all about it. My choice is Rose in Bloom and here is my thirdĀ post on it: * …
Rose in Bloom: Phebe’s station in life stands in the way of her becoming a Campbell. Is this just?
Are you taking part in the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge, sponsored by this blog and In the Bookcase? It's not too late to jump in! After reading this post, head on over to In the BookcaseĀ and read all about it. My choice is Rose in Bloom and here is my second post on it: …
Rose in Bloom: Coming Home
Are you taking part in the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge, sponsored by this blog and In the Bookcase? It's not too late to jump in! After reading this post, head on over to In the BookcaseĀ and read all about it. My choice is Rose in Bloom and here is my first post on it: …
My choice for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge is … ? And what’s yours?
I choose ... And I promise lots of interesting posts! What's your choice? Visit In the Bookcase, scroll to the bottom and enter what you will be reading into the Linky. And then, let's starting reading! And talking. Ā Fun times ahead! Ā Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Subscribe to the email list and …
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If it’s summer it must be Alcott! Join the annual reading challenge hosted by “In the Bookcase” and “Louisa May Alcott is My Passion”
Summertime and Louisa May Alcott--the two go hand-in-hand for me. Life slows down, opening up space for much-needed reading. And the annual Summer Conversational Series begins next month at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House (click here for details and to register). What better way to kick of a Louisa May Alcott summer than to participate …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 