The Wyoming Women’s Club hosted a lovely event on October 2nd. A lot of thought and detail had gone into the luncheon. The tables were decorated with flowers in teapots, along with napkin rings highlighting the old department store names, and beautiful silver teapots belonging to the organization were on display by the podium. The luncheon menu … [Read more…]
On September 29th I moderated a Fab Fridays! OLLI class that was held at Ohio Living Llanfair in College Hill. This was the longest presentation I’ve given to date. By their request, the class ran from 9:30 to noon with a fifteen-minute break. My PowerPoint presentation included 99 pictures, so there were lots of interesting images to accompany what … [Read more…]
I received a nice surprise in the mail from Noelle Smith – a copy of a letter written in 1957 that had been sent to her husband, Bob Smith, a WCPO (radio station 1230) deejay. Bob was also a “platter jockey” at record hops and the M.C. at dances. Katy Dooley of the Shillito’s Public … [Read more…]
Exciting News! The Fall 2017 OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Cincinnati) catalogue arrived in the mail, and on the top of page 42 a new class #6072 is announced – Remembering the Lost Tea Rooms of Downtown Cincinnati! The class will be held on Friday, September 29, from 9:30 am to 12:00 … [Read more…]
Heat and humidity on Saturday, July 22nd, didn’t keep me from traveling to Madison, IN, and participating in the city’s Slice of Summer Event. Actually the Village Lights Bookstore’s air conditioning might have lured a few people into the store where I was able to engage them in conversation about my books! The book signing was … [Read more…]
On Sunday, June 25th, Glendale was the place to be! In addition to a car show in the morning and the civic orchestra playing in the evening, the Glendale Community Library hosted an Author Event in the Harry Whiting Brown Scout House. All types of books were on display – from vintage to brand new publications. They … [Read more…]
On June 10th, a group of approximately 60 people (mostly women, with a few men scattered among them – most likely similar to the ratio of women and men who frequented tea rooms!) gathered in Luther Hall to hear me speak as part of the Taft Museum of Art’s public programs. I spoke about what … [Read more…]
On Sunday, June 4th, the Glendale Library hosted a sit-down afternoon tea event and presentation. A handful of talented Library volunteers turned the room into a beautiful, genteel atmosphere, and also prepared the food and beverage. Guests were treated to finger sandwiches (fixed using recipes from the book) and cookies, served “hint of mint” ice … [Read more…]
On May 7th the Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township had a lovely Spring Tea and kindly asked me to speak after luncheon. The ladies of this group really know how to put on a party! The room was beautifully decorated with fine china and silverware on top of cloth table coverings, wonderful flower arrangements, … [Read more…]
Approximately a year ago, I met Beverly Mussari when I had luncheon at her Gazebo Tea Room on Kenwood Road. During the meal she visited with me and my companion. Besides sharing a wealth of knowledge about tea and tearooms, she also kindly offered to help promote my book when it was published. And she … [Read more…]