Monthly Archives: March 2015

UK Spring Hike: Gomshall to Guildford

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Earthoak

Last spring I went on a hike from Gomshall to Guildford, along the South Downs but a fairly flat gradient – definitely a more relaxing hike, with pleasant scenery and passing quaint villages and farmsteads on the way.  I used … Continue reading →

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How to shut Down Tolkien: By Brandon Rhodes

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Earthoak

A friend sent me this engaging presentation by Brandon Rhodes. It’s great viewing for anyone who loves Tolkien’s work, and would like to know more about the process, hard work, motivation and discussions that went into his writings.

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Memorable quotations from the Lord of the Rings (not the obvious ones…)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Earthoak

I was once asked for some of my favourite quotations from The Lord of the Rings. Thinking about this question, I pondered on the ones that often get repeated – of these, the most common, and frankly now unoriginal one, … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Nostalgia and Childhood Cartoons: Mysterious Cities of Gold

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Earthoak

There are many good things in life that make you feel content and happy.  One of those is nostalgic memories – a warm feeling that cannot fail to put a smile on your face.

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