Off the track a bit to present day: it appears an error was made regarding a quote which appears on the new rug in the Oval Office. The quote in question is, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.", and on the rug it was attributed to Dr. Martin …
“Amy” meets a fan
I loved this section that I read in Carolyn Ticknor's May Alcott A Memoir this morning. It details how May, while visiting the small village of Grez in France ( the latest mecca for artists), ran into a 14 year old fan of Little Women. Having read before how Louisa May Alcott was the first …
Here’s something fun to do with “The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott”
Just a quickie today, saw this on Kelly O'Connor McNees' Twitter page - a link to Oprah's summer reading section (kudos to McNees - well done on your first novel!). Might be interesting to answer some of these questions and post responses with your comments. Let's go for it - http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/The-Lost-Summer-of-Louisa-May-Alcott-Reading-Group-Guide I plan to write …
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An Artist without the Temperament: How Rare!
In reading May's accounts of her travels and adventures, and hearing how other family members saw her, it occurs to me that May Alcott Nieriker is the first artist I've ever 'met' that didn't have the artist temperament. How do I know? I should know, I've been 'blessed' with one. 🙂 My art teacher in …
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Day 3 May Alcott a Memoir – Opposites Attract
I get it now why Louisa became so close to her sister, May, and it's because they were opposites. An obvious thought to be sure, but Ticknor's memoir made that all the clearer to me. Louisa was complex, conflicted, duty bound, guilt-ridden . . . a rather typical 19th century New Englander from all appearances. …
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Welcome!
I was looking for an excuse to create this blog after my latest reading 'binge' on Louisa May Alcott, someone whom I find endlessly fascinating. That excuse came in the form of a challenge, the "All Things Alcott" challenge, where we are to pursue our love of anything related to Louisa May Alcott (be it …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 