Ashes of Roses: Hope Amidst Destruction

And the fiery whirlwind, fierce and vastHurried away in the mouldering past. “Ashes of Roses,” George M. Baker The Great Boston Fire of 1872 started in a six-story granite building and burned through downtown Boston for two days, destroying 776 buildings over 65 acres. Eleven firemen and fifteen civilians were killed. The monetary loss was … More Ashes of Roses: Hope Amidst Destruction

Delightful Tea Gatherings: Happy Birthday, 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!