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Who Were the Inklings?
Happy 8th birthday to Past Watchful Dragons! It was February 28, 2018, when I first posted in this space about my love of reading and writing. It’s been a long and wonderful journey, and there’s plenty more to come. For those of you who…
Twaddle: A Gateway Drug to Literature
What’s on your reading list right now? What’s on your kids’ bookshelves? If those questions make you squirm, fret not. Sometimes, books of sub-par quality can be the beginning of a richer literary life.
Read on to find out what Charlotte Mason says about “twaddle” and where I humbly beg to differ with her opinion.
Tolkien’s “Father Christmas Letters”
I’ll admit it: Tolkien can seem heady and inaccessible at times. He’s a nerd’s nerd, and there’s no denying it.
But if you struggle to enjoy Tolkien (or if you love him…or if you’re just looking for a splendid Christmas read), then look no further. Today’s super-short post is about his Father Christmas Letters, a delightful collection of notes and drawings from “Father Christmas” to Tolkien’s children.
Check out these snippets and drawings! You’re sure to fall in love!
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