Look! Another tag! A Tolkien Tag at that! I'm sure you're all shocked that I'm doing one. I'll just wait over here while you get over this great shock. I'll be over here with Haldir and the Elves of Lothlorien, who most certainly did not pledge their allegiance to Elendil. Anyway. I saw this tag … Continue reading Tolkien Tag
The Fellowship of the Ring
Sunday Sum-Up: December 20, 2020
Fall and winter are popular times for baking. And sometimes people are passionate about getting just the right ingredients. Do you know how I know that? Because when I went grocery shopping the other day, I needed to pick up buttermilk for the Irish soda bread I plan to make later today. I wandered to … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: December 20, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up, December 13, 2020
So one of my co-workers was (gently) teasing me because I had bought the cats a package of super fancy treats for Christmas (1. Yes, I bought my pets Christmas presents, and yes, I know they probably won't care; 2. They have more toys than they can play with and plenty of soft and cozy … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up, December 13, 2020
Classic Remarks: How The Fellowship of the Ring Film Differs From the Book
Classic Remarks is a meme hosted by Krysta and Brianna at Pages Unbound. Each week, they pose a question about classic works of literature in order for readers to engage in a continuing conversation about elements of classic literature, the literary ‘canon’, and the timelessness of story. If you’re interested in participating, you can find … Continue reading Classic Remarks: How The Fellowship of the Ring Film Differs From the Book
Sunday Sum Up: December 29, 2019
After the busy madness in the lead-up to Christmas, I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and relax on Christmas Eve. I had an easy drive to my sister's house where I hung out with her family and our parents until the last of us went to bed around midnight. Christmas morning … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up: December 29, 2019
Sunday Sum Up: December 22, 2019
It was the last full week before Christmas and a lot of the stress of the season has fallen away, although I still feel like I don't have enough time to get things done. This weekend, though, I have no obligations, so I can get All The Things done! Last night, for example, instead of … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up: December 22, 2019
Sunday Sum Up: December 15, 2019
It's been a long, stressful week. Most of that stress was self-inflicted, but it was stress all the same and it didn't let up until Friday and Saturday. I feel much better now, and am ready to face another week. Obligatory Mina Photo (with a photo of Sidney, for good measure): They're both still … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up: December 15, 2019
Sunday Sum Up: December 8, 2019
Overall, this was a tiring week. I spent most of my day off sorting and cleaning various art and crafting supplies, as well as rearranging my little studio. And fighting with my old printer, which had been on its last legs for quite some time. In a fortuitous happening, I was able to replace my … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up: December 8, 2019
I Want to Start Reading Adult Fantasy, But Where Do I Start?
At a recent meeting of my book club, one of my friends told us about how a guy friend was teaching her how to play Dungeons and Dragons and had suggested that she read Robert Jordan's Eye of the World, the first installment of the Wheel of Time series. I refrained from rolling my eyes … Continue reading I Want to Start Reading Adult Fantasy, But Where Do I Start?
LotR Reread: Over the Chasm and Through the Woods
Chapter V: The Bridge of Khazad-dum The fellowship has found out what happened to Balin and his people in Moria. They’re dead, killed by orcs and whatever evils are down here. Frodo remembers Balin’s long friendship with Bilbo, and how he came to visit them in the Shire long ago. It’s a sweet memory, and … Continue reading LotR Reread: Over the Chasm and Through the Woods
