Hobbiton vs Buckland

In the first book Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring, Tolkien makes a very wise observation.  The hero, Frodo was adopted by his uncle Bilbo who lived at Bag End in Hobbiton.  Frodo was from Buckland, on the other side of the river from where most Hobbits lived.  AllContinue reading “Hobbiton vs Buckland”

We’re Caught in a Trap . . .

If anyone out there still recognizes that line it comes from the king.  No, not King Jesus, but that other king with a small “k” – Elvis Presley.  Unlike rockers of today’s era, it was not unusual for a classic rockers of the 50’s to also release an album full of songs of faith.  ManyContinue reading “We’re Caught in a Trap . . .”