school’s out
April 19, 2007
Today, I finished my second semester at Flagler, and now I have three left. I am feeling very chill today, just typing away at the computer and looking up random oddities that the internet has to offer.
Last night, I had quite a long conversation with Jon about The Children of Hurin which is J.R.R. Tolkien’s new book. We discussed the possibility of it being a movie (as well as The Hobbit). I haven’t read it yet, but I heard that it was a good read. I think the concern (not mine, mind you) will be whether or not it is on par with Tolkien’s other books, as well as if it can be made into an epic movie like LOTR.
Tonight I will be going to Flagler’s design show to support my friends who have their work in the show. Afterwards, I was thinking about going dancing or something celebratory.
I will leave you until next time with a link to a picture of a mysterious object that was found in some guy’s Frito bag. The second comment made me laugh really hard. Mysterious Object Found!
-Luke
I don’t understand. Isn’t Tolkein dead? Is this another one of the early drafts he junked because it was awful and someone has resurrected from the wastebasket? I feel bad for the guy.
Caleb,
J.R.R. Tolkien died before being able to complete his works. He didn’t “junk” any of the stuff that’s been published posthumously, as so many other unfortunate authors have done. While I’m sure that had he lived long enough to finish up the results would have been much, much better, I am happy to have what progress he was able to make by God’s providence (and he got quite far – have you read the Silmarillion?).
Jon,
Wow! Way to take the post away from me. I guess you just wanted to be the first to answer. I hate your guts!
In all seriousness, I agree with you and I don’t really hate your guts. Tolkien had all types of unfinished notes and scribbles that I sure he wanted those fans of his world to experience in some way. I for one, can not wait to get ahold of the new book.
You need to be more on the ball, Luke! I couldn’t wait any longer for your comment. And you’re one hour ahead of me. AND you have the day off! No excuse for you.
Haha. I’ve stumbled on a nest of true fans. Point taken. I did read the Simarillion. Tolkien’s creative power is undeniable.