Hobbiton – Walking Into Story
Some stories stay with us for a lifetime. This reflection explores childhood wonder, Hobbiton, and the unexpected magic found between rainstorms and imagination.
Patch’s Rainy New Zealand Adventure
Cozy Stops, Windy Days, and Unexpected Magic Patch thought New Zealand was going to be all sunshine and giant adventures. Instead, New Zealand greeted us with rain boots, windy ferry rides, chilly mornings, and a cyclone named Vaianu. At first, Patch wasn’t so sure about any of it. His fur got damp.The wind tried to…
How New Zealand Changed the Way I Build Worlds
Storms, Storytelling, and the Magic Between the Rain When I traveled to New Zealand, I arrived with a picture already formed in my mind. I imagined warmth, sunshine, tropical beauty, and carefree adventure. Even though I had been warned we were heading into their cooler season, I still held onto that sunny version of the…
Whispers From a Tree 