Mathoms, etc.

mathom: n. (coined by J.R.R. Tolkien) anything the hobbits had no immediate use for but were unwilling to throw away.

Tolkien's hobbits gave away presents on their birthdays, instead of receiving them. They called these presents mathoms, usually items that had little monetary value but gained sentimental value as they were passed on. It meant that they were giving away things that were important to them. They were giving a little bit of themselves. I suppose this is what all blogs are, repositories of thoughts and opinions. My sisters Lynn and Cecile thought it was time I had a blog of my own. Speak friend and enter!