Author of "Happy Landings: Emilie Loring's Life, Writing, and Wisdom," the uplifting, first biography of this best-selling author, coming March 2023. I enjoy kayaking, traveling, and all things Emilie.
It’s time for tea. . . and a new update! Elizabeth’s family in Oklahoma is one of our reliable annual entries. It’s so fun when families celebrate Emilie together! Family Tea in Oklahoma “We were not able to celebrate until today. Our small group consisted of my Mom, sister Beverly, my husband and myself. We … More Welcome to Emilie Loring’s 160th Birthday Tea! – Updated
Tea, Tea, Tea! Happy Birthday to Emilie Loring! As I post this, I am in Brattleboro, Vermont, heading to Blue Hill this morning, where I will quickly assemble my own tea, take photos, and prepare to receive yours. Enjoy a tea any way that you like, take photos to share, and send those, along with … More Tea First! Then “Mysteries in Marlborough”
Please come for tea and celebrate Emilie Loring’s 160th birthday! You are cordially invited to our annual Emilie Loring Tea. As always, the time is 4:00 p.m. in your time zone, but feel free to have yours a little earlier or later, as it suits your plans Enjoy your tea! Enjoy your “tea” (or what … More Celebrate Emilie Loring’s 160th Birthday Tea
Boston Aahhh, Boston! First sights let me know I’m really here. I’ve come to work–one day at Boston University’s Howard Gotlieb Center and two days at the Boston Public Library. I can play later. Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center I snap quick photos of Boston-ish sights on my way to the archives, but the rest … More Back to Boston: Archives and a Wish Fulfilled
Today, I raise a toast to our Emilie Loring community. For ten years, you have brought your ideas, enthusiasm, and generosity to what might otherwise have been an interesting but solitary pursuit. An Astute Catch Last week, Peggy sent this illustration from the J. Peterman catalog and two observations: In Chapter 10 of As Long … More Cheers to the Emilie Loring Community!
It was bound to happen. Just this week, the digitized newspapers of our small Wisconsin town were put online for the first time. I searched for my family’s surnames and struck gold immediately. So many human interest stories would have eluded me if not for the aid of digitizing and full-text search! Encouraged by my … More “If You Want It, It’s Yours” by Josephine Story
I hope you’re all staying high, dry, and safe in these spring storms. I am in Kansas, knee-deep in projects, indoors and out, and scampering to be ready for summer travel. Scope for the Imagination Soon, I will head to my family’s little Wisconsin lake house which is thick with memories of my sisters and … More Kickstart Your Imagination with Emilie Loring’s Inspiration
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