On a cool and cloudy day a group of dedicated teachers, writers, academics and hard-core fans gathered together at ground zero to celebrate the love of an author who had, in one way or another, transformed their lives. Thus was the gathering of the Louisa May Alcott Society as we celebrated ten years as an …
Announcing my first book, “River of Grace,” to be published this Fall!
I am pleased to announce that my very first book, River of Grace: Creative Passages Through Difficult Times will be released this Fall, published by Ave Maria Press! You can pre-order it now on Amazon.com. A memoir with life application River of Grace is a faith-based memoir (written from my Roman Catholic tradition) with life …
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Louisa Links of the Week (formerly known as Fun and Fascinating Links)
Lots of great links this week! Through the month of May, the Concord Public Library is celebrating 160 years of Flower Fables, Louisa May Alcott's first book. They will have displays (including the first edition of the book), children's activities and a visit with "Louisa" herself in the form of Jan Turnquist, executive director of …
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Jo’s evolution as a creative, and as a woman
What did Jo MarchĀ mean when she said she wanted to create something "spendid?" Perhaps gaining recognition for her writing. Maybe even being hailed as a great writer. Writing a book of artistic merit and universality that would stand the test of time. Yet we find in Little Women that Jo'sĀ goals would evolveĀ from that solitary …
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New feature: Fun and fascinating links of the week
I thought I'd share with you what I share almost daily on the Louisa May Alcott is My Passion Facebook page: favorite links of the week. I'll do this every week so you too can join in the fun. I subscribed to Google Alerts for "Louisa May Alcott is My Passion" and you'd be surprised …
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Remembering my mom with the words of Louisa May Alcott
Today (April 22, 2015) marks the fifth anniversary of my mother's passing. But it's not a sad day. Like Louisa, I have a firm belief in the hereafter. Like Christie Devon in Work, I too have seen "signs" that my mother is still very close to me (see previous post). In those first weeks after …
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Thoughts on Little Women the second time around–seeing Jo in a new light
I have just finished my second reading of Little Women. Both times I have listened to the free audio book on Librivox.com. The first time around wasnāt too bad until I got into the crux of Joās relationship with Professor Bhaer in chapter 46. The reader unfortunately had such a loud and grating voice that …
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Remember this painting of The Wayside where the Little Women actually grew up? Artist Joyce Pyka sends us an update
You may recall an artist's rendition of The Wayside, originally named Hillside by Bronson Alcott after the home was purchased with Abba Alcott's inheritance. Although Orchard House is the physical setting for Little Women, artist Joyce Pyka, like many of us Alcott fans, knows that many of the childhood stories of the girls took place …
Like Louisa May Alcott, many women served as Civil War nurses in various capacities
I recently reviewed an interactive book-on-app called Civil War Truce for a Catholic website (see review). It was developed by the 5-woman team of Davis Studio. Civil War Truce tells the fascinating story of a young nun, Sr. Mary Lucy Dosh, whose lovely singing and tender care impacted the lives of countless Civil War soldiers. …
Meet today’s version of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy from “The March Family Letters”
In part two of my behind-the-scenes look at "The March Family Letters," we meet the March Sisters through a series of questions I posed to them: Meg What is your line of work? As well as working towards a bachelorās in engineering, I supplement my income by tutoring lower years. Would you consider yourself to …
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Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 