“Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.”
– Madeleine L’Engle
Guest Blog Post: If You’re Paying Attention
by Jessica Kantrowitz Well, dear ones, 2022 has been a bit of a year already, hasn’t it? I’m not going to write, here, about all the things that have been going on, in the world, in America, in my own small circles, but I will say that it is a lot. I don’t know anyone Read more...
At Home in the Universe: Madeleine L’Engle and the James Webb Space Telescope
When the first pictures from the James Webb Space Telescope were released by NASA last week, I, along with the rest of the world, was enraptured by the significance of what they captured: evidence of the incomprehensible size (space and time) of the universe our planet inhabits. And its beauty. There have been several articles Read more...
May virtual mini and October in-person 2-day retreats
Dear ones, Sarah Arthur and Sophfronia Scott are excited to announce important updates about our in-person Madeleine L'Engle Writing Retreat this fall! Mark your calendars for ALL DAY Friday and Saturday, Sept 30-Oct 1 at Wisdom House in Litchfield CT, mere miles from MLE's beloved Crosswicks. Madeleine herself regularly led retreats there, with its lovely Read more...
Happy Birthday, Madeleine! New Merch Store to Celebrate
Dear Ones, November 29 is Madeleine's birthday and to celebrate we've launched a Red Bubble store for Madeleine merch. It's a work in progress and we hope to add more designs and items, but for now, there are five designs on a variety of products. Two to highlight: Stay Angry. Profits from this design will Read more...
A Next Door Neighbor Remembers the Franklins #5
“With the Compliments of the Publisher” An author’s perk with each new book is a box of them arriving on the doorstep “with the compliments of the publisher.” I still remember the thrill opening my ten copies of Hudson River Catastrophes, Contests and Collisions thirteen years ago. In the Franklin’s kitchen one afternoon in summer Read more...
“Madeleine Mornings” mini-retreats, with Sarah Arthur and Sophfronia Scott
Dear Ones, Sarah Arthur and Sophfronia Scott are hosting a series of three "Madeleine Mornings" mini-retreats on select Saturdays over the next 12 months. These virtual mini-retreats are designed to spark insight, foster connections, deepen your reading, and lend structure to your writing and spiritual life. On select Saturdays via Zoom from 10 AM to 2 Read more...