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Dear mom – I was thinking about you again and how so many things I experience these days remind me of you. Here are some things I think you would have appreciated: 1. My children. they are good-natured, sweet and insightful. All … Continue reading

Give it up for Molly and Neville

It’s been over a month since I read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and I have not blogged a word about it. I think it’s mostly because I am in denial that there are no more books to look forward to, even the appeal of MuggleCast and PotterCast have worn off, mainly due to the fact that there are no more theories or predictions to discuss. I will eventually go back and read the entire series (again) as I do with my annual journey through Lord of the Rings. I am hungry for new books that take me to magical places with heroes who have all the odds stacked against them. I guess there is always Wizard Rock.

I am currently reading “The Dark is Rising” series by Susan Cooper – suggested by my sister Linda. I am now on book 2 of that series. That should keep me busy for a while.

Back to the point of this post. There are several parts of the Deathly Hallows that are most inspiring for me. Of course the end of the book where Harry is walking towards his death- and his family is with him is probably my favorite part. I am most proud of Molly Weasely and Neville Longbottom for the brave and fierce part they played in the final battle. Molly proved fatal when Bellatrix threatened to kill Ginny – and of course the “stay away from my daughter you BITCH” was priceless coming from Molly’s mouth. We didn’t hear profanity much during this series, but when it did show up, it was more than appropriate.

And of course, Neville cutting the head off of Nagini was awesome. The best part of all with Neville was the fact that during the final battle, when everyone else was battling with fatal spells – shooting them back and forth at each other – he shows up with a plant. Gotta love him. :)

I am sitting on my deck enjoying a beautiful morning – sipping on chai tea and watching the sun com through the trees The season premiere of HEX comes on tonight on BBC America The season finale of The Tudors … Continue reading

Tolkien the Wise

Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then be not too eager to deal out death in the name of justice, fearing for your own safety. Even the wise cannot see all ends.

—J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord Of the Rings, Book Four, Chapter One

Things I am looking forward to this year

yet another list…

  • the 7th Harry Potter book, and the huge celebration I am working on with a local bookstore.
  • the Lord of the Rings movie marathon in April
  • my 20 mile “out of the darkness” walk in June (to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention)
  • my high-school senior niece who is visiting for 3 months starting in Feb.
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie in July
  • Planning my dream trip to Scotland and England (hopefully I will go in 2008)
  • Visiting Charlottesville, Monticello, surrounding mountains, and vineyards this summer
  • Visiting Portland, Maine sometime this year
  • Joining a hiking club to take long hikes in the beautiful surrounding mountains
  • Becoming stronger and more fit through my crossfit workouts – and losing another pants size
  • Vacationing with my kids either in Chincoteague, VA or Nova Scotia this summer
  • Paying off the remains of my debt
  • redoing my kitchen

Because I like lists, here is a list of small things that I am thankful for right now: Daryn playing in her room and singing songs to herself all evening A new season of ‘ROME’ starts this Sunday The fact … Continue reading

So I came back from the Lord of the Rings movie festival this weekend re-energized about my love for the story, and how thankful I am that Tolkien wrote this. I also met a new friend there, and I am … Continue reading