I have the pleasure today of presenting a guest post by artist Amy Hintze. I happened to find two watercolor paintings of a scene out of the lives of the Alcott family on Google and was led to her website. Amy is a painter for Music and the Spoken Word, a weekly broadcast with the …
Happy Birthday Bronson and Louisa!
From Edenās Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father , pages 48-49 by John Matteson On N0vember 29, 1832, a half hour past midnight, Abba gave birth fo a second daughter, whom Bronson described as "a very fine healthful child . . . a very find, bat, little creature . . . …
A peak into my mother’s childhood through Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag
After my reading of "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving," I decided to dig deeper into Aunt Joās Scrap-Bag and the stories my mother cherished as a young girl. What I thought would be just light-hearted reading has become a poignant and very enjoyable journey into the past where I am coming to know my mother as a …
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An Old-Fashioned Louisa May Alcott Thanksgiving
From Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag comes "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving," one of many charming short stories Louisa May Alcott wrote after the success of Little Women. Story summary It's a simple story of a time long ago and far away (very early 19th century), starring a country family in New Hampshire, "poor in money, but rich in …
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DVR Alert!
The 1948 version of Little Women with June Allyson and Elizabeth Taylor is showing on Thanksgiving morning at 7:45 am on TCM. Set your alarms (or in my case, the DVR!). Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Send an email to louisamayalcottismypassion@gmail.com to subscribe, and never miss a post! Facebook Louisa May Alcott …
This question needs your input . . .
I got a fantastic question from Jillian, a good friend of this blog regarding Bronson and Louisa. I'd love your input: If Bronson Alcott was a follower of Transcendentalism (self-reliance), why does he scold Louisa May for filling her journal with thoughts of self? I have my theory but I'd like to hear yours …
Cooking, and eating, like Louisa May Alcott
I was supposed to go to a wreath-making get-together up in New Hampshire but had to bail out because of family commitments. I was supposed to bring a treat and since the hostess loves Louisa as I do, I thought I'd make Apple Slump as I had found the recipe online. I decided, what the …
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The rise, fall and redemption of Bronson Alcott, part 1 (reflections on Eden’s Outcasts)
Edenās Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father by John Matteson has to be one of the most elegant and thoughtful books I have ever read. Matteson is the first Alcott biographer who truly seems to understand the spiritual life and that insight produces a deeper and different view of Bronson Alcott. …
Orchard House: Ghosts, gossip, snow . . . magic! (guest post by Gabrielle Donnelly)
I am thrilled to welcome another guest post from author Gabrielle Donnelly (The Little Women Letters). She shares her recent visit to Orchard House which included a meet-and-greet, a short talk and book signing. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * …
Now this would make a great collectible!
Does anybody have this stamp? It came out in 1940. This would be so cool to have. š UPDATE 11/21/11 : I got my stamps today š Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Send an email to louisamayalcottismypassion@gmail.com to subscribe, and never miss a post! Facebook Louisa May Alcott is My …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 