2013 – started the blog and kept it up.
Once upon a time, there was a dog named Ra-ool. These days, dogs are bought and sold in pet-shops and by breeders who raise dogs at home or in their farms. But back in the day, not too long ago, Ra-ool was born and he lived in the wilderness of Texas, U.S.A. with all the … More Ra-ool Even in the Lonely
Winter cold shrouded her in her woolen shawl. Malilly clutched it tightly around her arms over her shoulders. Biting cold whistled across the rooftop and the stars absorbed the howling of the wind through tall forest trees. The air was icy outside. Untold threats and pending disasters in this human-made nightmare plunged Malilly into a … More Sadness
You. Large trees loom above you in their magnificence. An awesome power and history seep out of their height like the sap from a maple tree. Upon the lowest bough you draw a line from one splendid limb flung across to another. Hanging upon that measure is your very life. Protection and friendship with the … More Forest King
Far away in the distance was a familiar barking. Not that this was a new town, for Mr. Walter Hide had just moved into his Grandmother’s house. She had passed away and left the house to his father who had rented it out for a while. Then his older brother John Hide inherited it. John … More Grandmother’s House
I stand in front of a tall green wall of pine wood and the paint slightly peels and bubbles in places. A fresh old smell mixes with filtered sunshine past the glass of the closed window. I run my finger along the pane. Hmm, needs washing. I walk around the dusty floorboards and whistle through … More Mind is an Attic
But I say this to you: your Quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little and it will fail, to the ruin of all. Yet hope remains while all the Company is true.” -Lord of the Rings p.348 In chapter seven of book two, Frodo and the seven other companions of … More The Importance of Trustworthy Friends
“You will meet many foes, some open, and some disguised; and you may find friends upon your way when you least look for it.” J.R.R Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Book 2, p.268 Just before Frodo is sent on his great journey into Mordor, Elrond confirms Frodo’s dedication to the mission. Frodo … More Life is a Perilous Journey
Before I get carried away through chapter eleven… I thought I should make a post. The one thing that I find most pertinent through all the chapters I’ve read is that there is a character named Tom Bombadil. He is a jolly old man who really annoys me! I find it so irritating that he … More Silver Sunday Spoon 🙂
Finally, after seeing dusty copies of the Lord of the Rings books in my parents’ basement, have I decided to read them. Not long ago, I borrowed the complete volume of all the books from a nearby library and have begun to read. For the first month, I struggled to be interested in the Prologue. … More Blogging Lord of the Rings
For those of us who can’t stop singing, here are five essential tips to keep our voices resonating: 1. Exercise Regularly: A singer’s voice comes mainly from air and vocal chords so it’s important to keep our breathing clear and strong. Daily exercise helps to enlarge our lungs and promotes a healthy diaphragm–essential organs which … More A Few Tips to Keep Your Voice At Its Best!
Somiya Chapman 