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7 responses to “Happy Birthday J.R.R. Tolkien”

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   Francis W. Porretto

   January 3, 2025 at 10:18 am

   Philologist, classics scholar, World War I soldier, husband, father, Catholic, friend and inspiration to C. S. Lewis, and author of the finest adventure novel ever written in English: Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Our world would be so much darker without him! Here’s to you, Professor!

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   Midwest Chick

   January 3, 2025 at 12:54 pm

   Francis–Hear, hear!! 🙂

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   J-Dub

   January 3, 2025 at 4:17 pm

   Will do. Probably well before 9pm because this old man goes to bed pretty early. Tolkien stories were a very formative part of my young life, thanks to my sister introducing me.

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   Phil B

   January 3, 2025 at 4:33 pm

   Only the one drink, though. Otherwise it could be hobbit forming …

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   Stefan v.

   January 3, 2025 at 4:54 pm

   Deleted by blog owner.

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   Bigus Macus

   January 3, 2025 at 5:14 pm

   A toast of a single malt whiskey to the professor.

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   Midwest Chick

   January 3, 2025 at 6:06 pm

   J-Dub–With you on that, but I found Tolkien after C.S. Lewis, ironically enough.

   Phil B–Nice pun!

   Stefan v–Absolutely do not agree to the point where I was tempted to delete your comment. Can’t say something nice, especially since it’s clear that I love Tolkien’s work, then remain silent. Seriously. One strike.

   BIgus–Perfect!

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