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
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!
“What is home without a mother?” This is the serious question every family faces as generations change hands. As I continue to care for my mom, let’s be entertained by a story in which a mother’s absence is only temporary, and four little children are left unsupervised a wee bit too long. Prudy Keeping House … More To My Young Friend, Bessie Baker
Kismet Takes a Hand It Always Does Where There’s a Man and a Woman With the sleeves of her blue linen smock rolled above her elbows, Patricia Langdon was intent on soldering a silver box cover. Slender, youthful, she stood with her foot on a treadle and by pressure increased or diminished the heat from … More “Kismet Takes a Hand,” A Short Story by Emilie Loring
Thank you, everyone, for joining us here for tea! September 7 Our final installment comes from Emilie Loring’s home state of Massachusetts. An Inspirational Tea in Massachusetts Cindy writes: “Seven of us gathered around the tea table to celebrate Emilie Loring’s birthday and her writing career. Patti Bender’s biography and a stack of Emilie’s books … More Delightful Tea Gatherings: Happy Birthday, Emilie Loring!
Summer people have gone. As trees change their colors, the lake is quiet, the last of the apples have fallen, and pine needles coat the ground. Fall’s chill makes me want to bake: Cornish pasties, cinnamon rolls, a bubbling pan of enchiladas. To help you match books to the season, I’ve compiled a calendar of … More Emilie Loring’s Novels, Month by Month
The Emilie Loring Collection 