Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter is what I call a ‘sweetness and light’ author. By sweetness and light, I mean the simple act of delivering good news, whether it be through a novel, a movie theater, a newspaper, or chatter over the fence with a neighbor. It is the ability to see the good side of even the worst situations and encourage this ability in others, for the betterment of all.  It is a choice that we all have — to be satisfied with a lemon, or to make lemonade instead.  Eleanor Porter Hodgman’s works reflect our ability to share gladness. Continue reading →