Tag Archives: Peter Jackson

As the sun shines…

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

We’re preparing for possibly another flurry of snow?!  How can that be, you’re thinking. It’s gorgeous out. The sun is shining, there’s no wind, the grass is greening as I type, the apricot tree has its first buds peeking out…and … Continue reading →

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Cakes in The Hobbit News…sort of.

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

A blogging buddy blogged today about The Hobbit hitting the Billion Dollar mark worldwide.  It’s the 15th movie to do that.  That’s a lot of cash.  Makes me wonder what all that money “could” be used for. Besides more Peter … Continue reading →

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There and….what the heck?!!!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

My week in NYC was wonderful. I had SO many firsts and look forward to going back…next year. If shoved into a corner, would I have a not-so-positive report on say the subways? Nope. The taxis? Nope, however, I was … Continue reading →

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Yes, another Hobbit review, whether you like it or not! (Spoilers lurk here)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

This will be one of 5,683,431 The Hobbit reviews but…I promised.  It was a completely innocent coincidence.  Really.  I was fresh off my NYC trip and was frantically trying to catch up on Christmas shopping and decorating and baking…and programs!!  … Continue reading →

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Winter HobbitLand

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Today is grand #6′s 7th birthday.  I asked her a couple of weeks ago what she wanted on her cake.  Snowflakes was the answer. So I started looking at cake photos…snowflake ones but most of them were wedding cakes.  Then … Continue reading →

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Coming off Premiere High

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Yes, I stayed up half the night watching The Hobbit Red Carpet events on the internet via The One Ring.  Yes, I have lost my mind.  But…but…I’ve waited SO long for this.  I couldn’t help myself. Yes, I sat and watched it … Continue reading →

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In case you’re living under a rock…

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

The Hobbit is premiering in New Zealand tonight.  Well not here tonight. There tomorrow.  But you can watch it all unfold here: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/new-zealand-premiere-coverage/ I’m supposed to be working on a birthday cake.  Later.  Can’t miss this.  Too exciting!  One of … Continue reading →

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Confusing Big Boss

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Big Boss will never understand me. Why, he queried, do I watch Gone with the Wind every time stinkin’ time it’s on TV?!!! I have no answer other than it’s an issue of loyalty to Margaret Mitchell and Clark Gable? I can’t … Continue reading →

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Tolkien book just uncovered!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

For me at least. It’s called The Father Christmas Letters. J.R.R. Tolkien created letters for his children between the years1920 and 1942 . What fortunate children his were! Not only did he write them letters, posing as the one and … Continue reading →

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Part Dos..Mr. Shore, Mr. Tolkien, Mr. Jackson AND Mr. Adams

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

  A while back, I did a post about the first three gentlemen mentioned in the above blog title.  The Mr. Adams part of today’s title has a wonderful blog site about his association with the music of Howard Shore … Continue reading →

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