The Books

Reject Despair; Embrace Folly

Part One of Tolkien's Guide to Defiant Joy

Jul 3 •

🍃 Leaf by Niggle, Allegory by Tolkien

Exploring one of Tolkien's lesser-known stories

Jun 19 •

The Hands of the King, The Hands of a Healer

The Touch, Call, and Spirit of the King

May 22 •

📯 The Redemption of Boromir

What Boromir's final fate says about Tolkien's view of Good and Evil

May 8 •

New Life, In Defiance of Death

Planting Gardens and Promises of Hope

Apr 10 •

🌺A Home and a Garden Of His Own

The temptation and triumph of Samwise Gamgee

Jan 31 •

Love Is Now Mingled With Grief

Joy and Sorrow in The Lord of the Rings

Dec 19, 2024 •

A Longing for the World

How Tolkien’s World Building Can Help Us See Our World Better

Oct 10, 2024 •

Why Tolkien Changed The Story of How Bilbo Found the One Ring

The problem with the original version of "Riddles In The Dark"

Sep 10, 2024 •

The Cost of Saving the Shire

Thoughts on Frodo's Journey from "The Shadow of the Past" and "The Grey Havens"

Aug 27, 2024 •

The Courage of Hobbits

Bilbo's descent into the heart of the mountain

Jul 18, 2024 •

🚪 Speak 'Fan' and Enter

On fandoms and who qualifies as a "true" fan

Jul 11, 2024 •

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