This year, I decided I want to be a Hobbit!
While I am not a diehard Tolkien fan, I have read the books and
seen the movies once each.
I recently read “The Wisdom of the Shire” by Noble Smith,
who explains how the Hobbit lifestyle and ethos fits our current lives.
I personally think we need more cozy comfort and simple
pleasures in our lives, especially in these challenging times.
I love to eat good food - with bread, cheese, and potatoes
my go-to comfort foods. I love to curl up in a comfy chair with a good book. I
enjoy taking time to watch a sunrise, or just do nothing and rest. I prefer to
be barefoot outside in the summer, and inside year round. I love to be creative
and do/make things with my hands. I love growing a garden, and eating the fresh
produce. I love having great one-on-one conversations with friends and
strangers (who then sometimes become friends).
At heart, I’m a Hobbit, and I plan to embrace a cozy life!
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