Tolkien Montly — December 2020
Where there’s an ending, there’s a beginning. This may be the core of Tolkien’s message, and I think it is particularly pregnant for us this year.
We stand here, in the last month of this 2020, the most unexpected of years, and truly we may hope for a new beginning.
I started the year by rereading The Lord of the Rings and I’ll be ending the year by reading The Lord of the Rings. It happened by chance, but in a way, I’m happy it is so. Tolkien gave me a lot this year, far more than ever. Far, far more than I ever thought possible. Reading his stories and his words gave me a lot of comfort in these troubled times.
Tolkien Montly — December 2020
Today is the anniversary of the death of one of Tolkien’s closest friends, Robert Gilson.
I found this beautiful tribute to him — or rather, this post found me — and I’m happy to share it.
Stay safe.
Sarah
