It astonishes the simple, excites the interest of the curious, and presents a problem to the student. Nothing so universally commands the attention of all ages and classes of people. … More Fish Stories from the Vault
Did Victor Loring have a sense of humor? Did he have a silly side? Was he romantic? How was he as a dancer? Thanks to Loring family photos, we get to see more of the private Victor. … More Not “Just Victor”: Beyond the Public Portrait
A challenge in writing Emilie Loring’s biography was to discern the importance of events as they occurred. To do this, I needed to understand what Emilie would have understood. This article from the Boston Post, June 24, 1920, is an example. Who were the “YD”s? Why was Emilie’s opinion printed? Was Emilie involved in this … More It’s 1920, and We’re Not There
If you: admire women who achieve big goals and keep their sense of humor; like reading, travel, and good conversation; have imagined living in different times and places; have heard of Emilie Loring and want to know more about her, then grab a snack and a drink, and settle back to enjoy the movie. … More Come and have a seat. The show’s about to begin.
Blue Hill, at last! It’s great to be back! I checked in at the Blue Hill Inn, which was called “Bluehill House” when Emilie stayed here in the 1920s and 30s. I wonder which rooms she stayed in. This one, perhaps? It’s nice to think so, I’ve walked in so many of the same places … More Emilie Loring Slept Here
“You never can tell at sunup what you’ll bump into before sundown…” Here Comes the Sun Since my last post, I have torn out carpet, rejuvenated wood floors, patched and painted walls, scrubbed just about anything that would sit still long enough, cooked meals, hung curtains, sorted books, rescued an antique dresser, shopped for furniture … More Emilie Loring: Bookstores and Secret Drawers
The pearl. The prize. The event I had imagined since first I stepped into the library where Emilie Loring wrote twenty-five of her thirty novels: the Boston Athenaeum. … More Happy Landings at the Boston Athenaeum
The Emilie Loring Collection 