Category: Halfling Life
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Thankful
For the past three weeks I’ve worked non-stop on the biggest renovation project I’ve ever tackled. I upgraded our entry, hallway, dinning room, and kitchen. If you’re wondering why I took on all of it at once, know that in our house, all four of those areas run together. You…
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Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy
I’ve been grieving ever since news began to trickle down from the western North Carolina (WNC) mountains. I couldn’t even begin writing this post without coming to tears. Hurricane Helene has forever changed my home state. They are saying the catastrophic flooding and mudslides that brought tragedy to so many…
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2024 Hobbit Day Celebrations
September 22nd is a special day for Tolkien fans. First, it marks the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and second, it is the day Frodo sets off on his journey away from the comforts of Bag End on a path that eventually leads him to Mount Doom. Back…
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Halfling Chores are the Best Chores
Fall is beginning to show its colors around Holly House gardens, and I couldn’t be happier. At long last, the heat of the summer is dissipating, and the temperatures are respectable enough to get back out into the soil. Seed collecting happens to be one of my favorite autumn tasks.…
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New Site Launch
I have finally managed to get my own website up and running again! It’s been a long time coming, and I appreciate everyone’s patience during the process. This new site will be where I post about my writing, gardening, and geekiness. All news and updates regarding my epic fantasy book…
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I Dreamt of Turtles
It all started when my family arrived home one evening last week and found an adult eastern box turtle sitting in the middle of our driveway. Worried he’d end up getting squished, I jumped out of the vehicle and placed him near a small pond I had built earlier this…
Arwen McCain 