Tag: Tolkien

I have an inkling…

Tolkien fans know that today, September 22, is the birthday of both Bilbo Baggins and his nephew, Frodo. I have no real problem if you didn’t know the actual date. I’d be quite concerned if you don’t know who Bilbo and Frodo are. I’m feeling the need to watch The Movies again, when I have …

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The budget isn’t inexhaustable

“You’re a monster. Thanks. Does this mean I get a raise? No, just a medal. The budget isn’t inexhaustable.” – Ender’s Game American author and critic, Orson Scott Card, was born on this day in 1951. I probably need to read more Orson Scott Card. I’ve read Ender’s Game. I might have wanted to read …

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