I have lost count of the number of times I’ve read ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ With its expansive tale, memorable characters and beautifully-depicted settings, the timeless and much-loved, saga is presented in a language that is both deep and rich; every page a wealth of writing that is lyrical, poetic, and yet intensely profound. …
Ever since our earliest ancestors began telling one another stories we have enjoyed tales of adventure, daring and heroism. It matters not whether the account is real or make believe, our level of enjoyment is proportionate to the thrill of the tale. The more gutsy the courage and greater the risk the more rewarding the …
If you're a regular visitor to this site and have already read my two posts Set on a Pilgimage and A Delayed Departure you'll already be aware that I'm a big fan of Tolkien's classic novel, 'The Lord of the Rings'. You'll know, too, that I regularly follow in the footsteps of Frodo and his …
In my post of August 10 I announced that I was set on a pilgrimage, one which I also confidently declared would commence the following month. Such was my certainty, I was quite specific about the date: The twenty-third of September. If you've not yet read that offering, you may wish to do so before …
In harvest-time, harvest-folk, servants and all, should make, all together, good cheer in the hall; And fill out the black bowl of blythe to their song, O! let them be merry all harvest-time long. It is August. Here in England our feathered migrant visitors are fidgety. Resident counterparts, their summer moult almost complete, are beginning …
