Tag Archives: Lord of the Rings

On Ents and Trees

Posted on February 3, 2013 by awtraughber

I’ve been turning something over in my mind lately, like a diamond in the light, trying to see something. Something about life and story and speaking into and out of both of them. In the midst of this my mind … Continue reading →

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Reviewing The Hobbit

Posted on December 16, 2012 by awtraughber

THE THING ABOUT THE HOBBIT is that it isn’t my story. Compared to The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s first foray into Middle Earth holds little attachment for me. While I’ve seen the animated movie a number of times, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Frodo, Sam, and a Little Something about Advent

Posted on November 30, 2012 by awtraughber

AS A GOLLUM-LED FRODO AND SAM leave Ithilien for Mount Doom, something catches their eyes: Standing there for a moment filled with dread, Frodo became aware that a light was shining; he saw it glowing on Sam’s face beside him. … Continue reading →