Tolkien

The Elder Millennial’s LamentThe Elder Millennial’s Lament

The Elder Millennial’s Lament

There's a point in a person's life, where it becomes easier to romanticize the past than it is to think…

7 months ago
I Sit Beside The Fire And ThinkI Sit Beside The Fire And Think

I Sit Beside The Fire And Think

I sit beside the fire and think of all that I have seen of meadow-flowers and butterflies in summers that…

2 years ago
I Found The Real Mount Doom – It Isn’t Where You Think It IsI Found The Real Mount Doom – It Isn’t Where You Think It Is

I Found The Real Mount Doom – It Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Do you know where Mount Doom is? You probably don’t. In the books Mount Doom is obviously in Mordor, which…

2 years ago
Find Your Own RivendellFind Your Own Rivendell

Find Your Own Rivendell

When traveling, especially on a long journey, finding an inviting, comfortable, and safe place to get some rest is critical.…

3 years ago
What everyone gets wrong about the Tolkien race discussionWhat everyone gets wrong about the Tolkien race discussion

What everyone gets wrong about the Tolkien race discussion

Going to try something a little different for this blog and talk a little bit directly about J.R.R. Tolkien and…

3 years ago
It came to me on my birthday, my precious… Unboxing the incredible limited-edition Tolkien-illustrated version of Lord of the RingsIt came to me on my birthday, my precious… Unboxing the incredible limited-edition Tolkien-illustrated version of Lord of the Rings

It came to me on my birthday, my precious… Unboxing the incredible limited-edition Tolkien-illustrated version of Lord of the Rings

Well not EXACTLY on my birthday, but the day before! And amazingly it was several days early. Folks I am…

3 years ago
All that is gold does not glitterAll that is gold does not glitter

All that is gold does not glitter

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does…

7 years ago
The Days Have Gone Down In the WestThe Days Have Gone Down In the West

The Days Have Gone Down In the West

Where now are the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and…

7 years ago
Hey! Ho! To the Bottle I GoHey! Ho! To the Bottle I Go

Hey! Ho! To the Bottle I Go

Hey Ho to the bottle I go To heal my heart and drown my woe Rain may fall and wind…

7 years ago
Finding Edoras (AKA Mount Sunday In New Zealand)Finding Edoras (AKA Mount Sunday In New Zealand)

Finding Edoras (AKA Mount Sunday In New Zealand)

As the days go down in the West, behind the hills and into shadow, I'm going to be reflecting (i.e.…

7 years ago