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1/ Something to Think About: One of the reasons a specific cadre of Christians are supportive of erasing DEI efforts is that the same people who blame Eve's sin for woman being under men, turn around and say "Well, why should the effects of racism matter to me?"

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On 25 February, T.A. 3019 in Middle-earth: the Fellowship pass the Argonath, and then camp on the Parth Galen on the shores of Nen Hithoel. The Argonath were erected around 1,800 years earlier and show Isildur and Anárion. Image: The Argonath by Ted Nasmith #Tolkien

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1/ One of the easiest ways to understand how every form of Christian Nationalism is nothing but pure heresy is to examine the fruit of it. Every time CN, in any form, gains power ... strife, violence, oppression, and forced homogeneity (in all things) is the fruit. www.theblaze.com/abide/paula-...

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If you haven’t subscribed to my channel yet and were waiting for a Nice Round Subscriber Number to print off as a commemorative sticker and put on literally every belonging you own, now is your chance. Become Number 1,500 today! (And then watch many hours of my channel so I don’t get demonetized!)

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“‘Good and ill have not changed since yesteryear; nor are they one thing among Elves and Dwarves and another among Men. It is a man’s part to discern them, as much in the Golden Wood as in his own house.’” - JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

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Aragorn and Legolas return, having found the old portage-way. It runs inland of the tiny bay where the Company have come ashore—they are already downstream of its upper landing. Everyone starts carrying baggage and boats uphill through rocks and thickets to reach the trail.

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Did England's Black Country inspire Mordor? Now we have Tolkien's own outraged description of the real place, from a train journey to Oxford shortly before he created Sauron's dark realm… steadyhq.com/en/john-gart... And if you like my work, please support it 🙂 #BlackCountry #Mordor #Tolkien #JRRT

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People are always asking “what are some books that capture the feeling I get when I read The Lord of the Rings” so I made a list:

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The great eagle Gwaihir finds Gandalf stranded but alive on the burned and broken summit of Zirak-zigil. He carries the wizard southeast to Lórien where he can recover.

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The Shire in Fall 🍁 -art by Joseph Feely

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My wife and I visited the park we got engaged at tonight. Had a nice picnic beneath a sprawling oak tree, then went on a photo walk. Captured this shot of a Great Horned Owl. He and his mate were scrounging up dinner. #owl #greathornedowl #birdphotography

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If you're not willing to put on the grisly hide of a skinned werewolf in support of the one you love, then run on four legs beneath her winged, vampire-transformed body so you can infiltrate the Hells of Iron . . . what are you even doing? Happy #ValentinesDay #Tolkien

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Roses are redde Lightsabers glowe Carbon-freeze chamber "I love thee," "I knowe"

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RPG tip from the archive: Ask players for a loose wishlist of magic items every few levels. #dnd #ttrpg

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So I’ve kept three things under wraps for a hot minute, and this one of them, albeit the most last minute of the three. Details in the thread: #LOTR #Tolkien #Luinellë

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Just looking at this early 18th a Century bestseller and this archaic term caught my eye.

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Po-ta-toes 🥔😂

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Can't wait to get my hands on this beauty and go through it. The author list is top-notch. #forgottenrealms #dnd #dmsguild #Dnd5e www.dmsguild.com/m/product/51...

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My sister gifted me a subscription to @history-hit.bsky.social . Wondering if anyone has any must see suggestions. I'm adding anything about pre-1066 stuff. #historyhit #history #medievalist

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You dream of a love boat gliding across the golden horizon… #Photography #Garden #Nature

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Week 072 - Middle-earth Map Monday: And the Land Was Silent Join The Man of the West for the third and final episode on the land of Lórien as we learn all about its time under the leadership of not-King Celeborn and not-Queen Galadriel. youtu.be/XbFo9HHCTow

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Saw this gorgeous moth on my walk with Crookie the other day. @inaturalist.bsky.social says it's a Polka-Dot Wasp Moth. #moth #insects #nature #WalksWithCrookie

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I have a few more Rohirrim to paint, so this one is for my friend @thomistmathguy.bsky.social from the @prancingponypod.bsky.social Discord server. #middleearth #tolkien #rohirrim #rohan #minis

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My wife and I went out to a friend's place today and I got to ride a horse for the first time (well, first time I had the reins) and there was a gorgeous sunset. All in all a great day. #horses #sunset

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Post a picture YOU took. Just a pic. No description.

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Wife and I went to a nature preserve today and had a good time. Caught a few photos of the local wildlife. #butterflies #birdsofprey #waterfowl #naturephotography

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Adventure awaits 🏡 -art by Sage Windfeather

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🌿✨ #PPPJourney | Episode 001: In Defense of Fantasy In this first episode of The Prancing Pony Podcast, Alan and Shawn introduce themselves, share why they started the podcast, and discuss key moments from Tolkien’s life based on Humphrey Carpenter's biography. 🏞️ #BacktoMiddleEarth

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My submission for the Weekly #tengwar #calligraphy Prompt on FB. Based on a #medieval #historical #manuscript it tells us something about Finduilas sister of Gil-galad. #tolkien #tolkienart #lordoftherings #lotrart #art #illustration

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In case you were ever wondering how Tolkien felt about Hitler, he called him a “vulgar and ignorant little cad” and a “ruddy little ignoramus.” (Letters 81 and 45)

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For eight days the Balrog has climbed secret tunnels with Gandalf in pursuit. Finally they reach the Endless Stair of many thousand steps, which brings them to Durin’s Tower and a narrow ledge atop Zirak-zigil. The Balrog bursts again into flame. The Battle of the Peak begins.

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In 1969, newly elected president Richard Nixon resolved to defund PBS and use the money to wage war in Vietnam. Fred Rogers was summoned to testify before Congress, and what he said that day changed the course of history. A thread:

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Human Altitude xkcd.com/3039

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You should check Phil out. He does good stuff that tickles the ears. And it helps keep my sanity

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Someone asked if would do a selfie No problem Damn human kept fidgeting. Little feller was scared I guess.

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Did you know that #Tolkien was an internationally-recognised scholar of Old English? One such example of his work was published in "Finn and Hengest" on 20 January 1983. It shows #Tolkien's handling of the two Old English poems: (part of) Beowulf and The Fights at Finnesburg.

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Got another of the Rohirrim painted today. #paintingwarhammer #middleearth #rohan #rohirrim #miniatures

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