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Eleventy First Musings.
Jan. 3rd, 2003 06:33 pmToday is J.R.R. Tolkien's eleventy first birthday. Now, if that isn't the most profoundly appropriate birthday ever, I dare you to top it.
I've heard that fans around the world will be raising a toast to me, er, him, at 9:00 pm, whatever time zone they are in. Sounds like a toast-wave rolling around the globe, and I am very amused by the concept.
In trying to give England it's own bit of folklore, Tolkien accomplished so much more. There's no way we could have forseen the impact his tales would have on us all. And now, with the movies in circulation, an entire new generation is discovering the wonders of middle earth. Last week I snuck into a matinee, wanted to see the general audience reactions. And couldn't help smiling as we waited for the show to start. Kids were explaining the storyline to their parents, and admonishing them for not having read the books! Warms my heart, yes it does. To know my books are still being read, and enjoyed.
But elves at Helm's Deep, I just... *shakes head*. I think I need a drink.
But it's my birthday today, my eleventy first. So that drink is fully warranted! Please join me in that toast tonight. I'll be toasting all of you right back, dear readers.
I've heard that fans around the world will be raising a toast to me, er, him, at 9:00 pm, whatever time zone they are in. Sounds like a toast-wave rolling around the globe, and I am very amused by the concept.
In trying to give England it's own bit of folklore, Tolkien accomplished so much more. There's no way we could have forseen the impact his tales would have on us all. And now, with the movies in circulation, an entire new generation is discovering the wonders of middle earth. Last week I snuck into a matinee, wanted to see the general audience reactions. And couldn't help smiling as we waited for the show to start. Kids were explaining the storyline to their parents, and admonishing them for not having read the books! Warms my heart, yes it does. To know my books are still being read, and enjoyed.
But elves at Helm's Deep, I just... *shakes head*. I think I need a drink.
But it's my birthday today, my eleventy first. So that drink is fully warranted! Please join me in that toast tonight. I'll be toasting all of you right back, dear readers.
