Gandalf struggles with self-isolation during a recent Pandemic in Middle Earth

Staying home during the Coronavirus epidemic is a sudden and unexpected challenge for all of us. Maybe we can learn a thing or two from the Hobbits, those lovers of coziness, safety and the Simple Life.

Staying Home and Making Everything Cozy and Comfortable



It’s time to think like a Hobbit: Make your home cozy with books, candles, and natural light

Do Hobbits have any unpleasant reminders of tasks and chores around their homes? No. They wouldn’t dream of it!

Maybe we should take a hint from them and put away our bills and busywork and modern day distractions somewhere out of sight. Then we can schedule one time each day to deal with them.

The rest of the time, let’s revel in the slower pace. Let’s make our homes comfortable havens that make us feel good.

One good thing about staying home and self-isolating during the Coronavirus pandemic: none of us needs to worry about impressing anybody with our housekeeping or decorating!

Bring Lots of Handcrafted Items into Your Daily Routine



Here I’m enjoying some chai tea in a pottery mug that was crafted by one of my daughters

Hobbits lived in a pre-industrial age – no factories, no big business. Everything handmade.

Handmade items have such a warm and personal touch. They’re not perfect in all the little details…

… but that’s exactly what makes them feel just right in some deeper way.

Around my home I have lots of yarn for knitting, felted critters like these friendly squirrels and some large pottery mugs that are perfect for soups and stews



Write Your own Record of Surviving the Pandemic, Hobbit-style

Courage can be found in unlikely places.

JRR Tolkein, The Lord of the Rings.

Why not make your own personal Record of Survival? Maybe you’ve seen some courage in unlikely people, places, or even yourself.

Pour out your thoughts while you’re staying home for the pandemic. What a wonderful antidote to the influx of media from around the globe!








Handmade Journals

As long as you’re writing, why not use something handmade? Try out one of the 35 handmade journals at this cool site. 35 DIY Journals for You to Make

Hobbits and the Art of Staying Home: time for reading and writing







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