A Quiet Corner of a Busy World
September 22nd: Bilbo Baggins' birthday...and Frodo Baggins' birthday... and the first day of fall this year! I was first introduced to the idea of celebrating Hobbit day about ten years ago when an acquaintance at college celebrated with snacks, reading, tree climbing, and generally enjoying the day. When I moved into the Carriage House, I [...]
Last year on Valentine's, I wrote a poem for my favorite literary character. This year, it is a fanfiction diary entry. They are so cruel to me. They do not understand that he has consigned me to a terrible fate. He would have me wait in a peaceful, quiet cage, until my arm is healed… [...]
“Courage is found in unlikely places.”Gildor The Fellowship of the Ring Courage is an uncelebrated virtue in our culture. The word “brave” is sometimes applied to people who speak up in opposition of a cultural norm, but much traditionally associated with courage has come to be viewed as vice. What makes a person courageous, that [...]
I am alone on Valentine's Day with one of my favorite books and I just got to the chapter with my favorite character. This inspires poetry! Guess who he is! The book and character are named below. Mysterious, cloaked in green and brown Hood and mask disguise all but your grey eyes Eyes that unravel [...]
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