Lockdown 15/28 – Bearing Up

Day 15 of my diary of a LOTR Fan Museum owner during our 4 week national lockdown - in NZ we’re uniting as a country to beat Covid-19 to break the chain and save lives, but …

Why does this new job of STAY HOME, be kind, seem SO hard today? Why do I feel a bit low? There isn’t any obvious reason, I think it’s just something that comes with this job. I know I’ll perk up, and my bubble sister is coming soon so that’s always a lift. I need my staunch Sam to help stay the course, to remind me that the important things are worth fighting for!

It’s hard being a Museum right now, especially one aimed at overseas LOTR fans. I’ve been loving what some museums have been doing, like virtual tours. And, thank you Te Papa for the online jigsaws of cool paintings in the collection. These are magic!

What can I do as a small home-based museum? I’m blogging using the inspiration of JRR at this difficult time, which helps me. And, I’ve already got Gollum in the window. Even though it’s hard to see through my front window because there’s a shade coating to protect Museum treasures.

I have a bear in the window because of the wonderful bear hunt movement (for families out walking to spot the different teddy bears). And, yesterday I dressed my bear as Frodo, with Sting. He looks cool. He’s cheering me up even if kids can’t really see him. Maybe there are some other things that this little LOTR Museum can do at this time. I will keep reflecting on this …

Friends, fans etc, I wish you your own Sam when you feel downhearted. I also encourage you, if you can, to keep thinking about what you can do for others. Best wishes, Kathy xx