Recent Comments
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Day 273: DIY Facial Mask
Today’s first was inspired by the fact that September 30 is National Mud Pack Day, according to holidayinsights.com. I opted out of using mud, and instead browsed through a variety of Do It Yourself facials online until I found one … Continue reading
Day 272: The Fault in Our Stars
Tonight was movie night! In keeping with my desire to not shy away from movies that tug at my heart and provoke my tear ducts, I selected a film I wanted to see, but would have avoided before this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Year of Firsts
Tagged cancer, Hazel and Gus, movie night, old souls, The Fault in Our Stars, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 271: A Limerick to Close Tolkien Week…and Happy Birthday Greg
Today brings to a close Tolkien Week. What fun I have had with this week. It is amazing that it has been observed since 1978 and I only became aware of it this year, during my year of firsts. To … Continue reading
Posted in Year of Firsts
Tagged Greg, Gregs birthday, Limerick, Limerick Contest, Middle Earth News, Tolkien Week, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 270: MSSU Football
Last spring, my sister Linda and I attended a MSSU basketball game for one of my first experiences. We had a fun afternoon, cheering on the team. At that time, I made a mental note to attend a MSSU football … Continue reading
Day 269: Afternoon Tea with a Friend
What a special afternoon as my friend Cate joined me for the first time in my backyard garden, for tea. The day was gorgeous and the temperature mild. It was perfect for turning the bistro table into a tea table. … Continue reading
Posted in Year of Firsts
Tagged afternoon tea, backyard garden, Cate, friendship, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 268: Happy Birthday Mom
The September birthday month continued with a celebration today of the matriarch of the family, my mom. It was a small party…my mom and stepdad, my sister Linda and me, at one of my mom’s favorite restaurants, Golden Corral, located … Continue reading
Posted in Year of Firsts
Tagged birthday celebrations, family, mom, Moms birthday, mothers and daughters, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 267: Elven Lembas Bread
For my first today, I tried out a fun recipe for Elven Lembas Bread. I was delighted to find the recipe while browsing online for ideas to celebrate Tolkien Week. This one caught my interest. In the Lord of the … Continue reading
Day 266: Hobbit Jigsaw Puzzle
Continuing in the spirit of Tolkien Week, today for my first I started on a new jigsaw puzzle. After a long day, getting into my comfy clothes and engaging in this quiet activity, with a fresh cup of tea nearby, … Continue reading
Posted in Year of Firsts
Tagged jigsaw puzzle, quiet evenings, The Hobbit puzzle, Tolkien Week, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 265: Hobbit Day
What a fun week for me! Yesterday launched the start of Tolkien Week. And today, September 22, is Hobbit Day. I am a huge Tolkien fan, appreciating all of his literary works including The Lord of the Rings and The … Continue reading
Day 264: The Hobbit Fan Fellowship Contest Challenge 3 #HobbitFanContest
Yes! For my first today, I completed Challenge 3, the making of the video, and thus also completed the contest. I finished Challenge 4 a few days ago, and struggled with the making of the video. Today, however, the creating … Continue reading
Going Beyond 