Tag Archives: J.R.R. Tolkien

Planet Narnia meets Galileo’s World

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Kerry

Over the last couple of years I’ve given countless presentations on the Galileo’s World exhibition, and I’ve enjoyed them all. Tonight I’m giving an informal talk that’s a bit different from the others, which I’m really looking forward to, on … Continue reading →

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Desolation

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Kerry

“I see fire” lyrics Ed Sheeran wrote and performed this song on the very day he first saw the second installment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit. Read the story on Jackson’s Facebook page, where Jackson explains: “This is his direct … Continue reading →

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Arwen’s vigil

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Kerry

Susanna now has her own YouTube channel! Her first movie is “Arwen’s vigil,” a Lord of the Rings fan video. Watch it and see if you agree with me that it offers a very moving account of Arwen’s story: The … Continue reading →

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Dueling Spocks

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kerry

Now I want an Audi. —–

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Under the Starry Skies of J.R.R. Tolkien and Robert Frost

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Kerry

Update: I’ve revised and expanded this presentation and post a bit in preparation for two talks tomorrow (3/5/13) at Norman North High School. Should be fun! —– Tonight I’m giving an informal presentation at the OKC Astronomy Club on the … Continue reading →

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I NÚMENNA, discovered by Rachel Folmar

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Kerry

Previous posts: | Lindë Elenion, Song of the Stars | Middle Earth astronomy | One evening years ago, near bedtime, Candace and I were surprised when Rachel came down from her room where she had been hard at work on … Continue reading →

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Middle Earth astronomy, by Rachel Folmar

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Kerry

Previous post: | Lindë Elenion, Song of the Stars |This post: | Commentary | Summary | Resources | Note || Next post: Into the West | Read the full, uninterrupted text of the poem in the previous post. Commentary follows … Continue reading →

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Lindë Elenion, by Rachel Folmar

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Kerry

Lindë Elenion, Song of the Stars Even-time is drawing nigh And in the fastly dimming sky Bright Anor sinks her flaming head And silver Ithil, round and fair, Ascends once more the starry road Of night, and mighty figures high. … Continue reading →

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Tolkien on Mercury

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Kerry

The mercurial mind of J.R.R. Tolkien has now found an appropriate home in the solar system, a newly-named crater on the planet nearest the intense golden rays of the Sun: Source: The Universe Today May The Hobbit, Silmarillion and Lord … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Quotes

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Kerry

Lisa Shafter, at The Traveling Mandolin, is at it again. I formerly linked to her intriguing accounts of her travels, but now she’s been writing a remarkable series of reflections on her favorite quotations from J.R.R. Tolkien. Check out A … Continue reading →

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Favorite Family Christmas Storybooks

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kerry

Index of Christmas posts | Christmas Nights at Home Read aloud: Favorite storybooks Listed in no particular order. J.R.R. Tolkien, Letters from Father Christmas. We read aloud from this throughout the season. We have several copies so that everyone can … Continue reading →

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Feast of Middle-earth

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kerry

Holidays This past Saturday, Hannah and Susanna, with much help from many friends, hosted a Feast of Middle-earth for about 30 friends of theirs who are lovers of J.R.R. Tolkien. Fellowship of the Feast (photo by Joshua Martin) A Feast … Continue reading →

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