He's BAAACK!

"'It is ever so with the things that Men begin: there is a frost in the Spring, or a blight in the Summer, and they fail of their promise.'
'Yet seldom do they fail of their Seed,' said Legolas. 'And that will lie in the dust and rot to spring up again unlooked-for. The deeds of Men will outlast us, Gimli.'"

I had so much on my plate these last few months. I've been busy with a promotion at work, readying a home for sale, an adoption process, and growing a beard. In short, I'm screwed. I've read 13 books. Yeah, I know. The year is far spent.

The Trilogy is done. I refuse to offer any more commentary. If you have read it, then you know. If you will not read it, then nothing I can say will suffice. I read the whole thing, and even the appendices, which are excellent. Tolkien created a world, not a set of books. They are to be read and enjoyed and absorbed.

I have been cajoled by several friends and family members to resume reading and blogging. Evidently, more people are reading this stuff than my five followers! Thanks for your readership, and I hope I am entertaining.

Anyhow, this is a brief posting just to let all know, as Legolas reminds: "Oft hope is born, when all is forlorn!"

Today, in support of my foolish endeavor, turn off your iPod, the TV, whatever it is that brings you your digital opiates, and pick up a friendly book. And become a follower of this blog. The Tide is turning!