Bifur Arkenstone
@bifurarkenstone.bsky.social
Obviously not an actual dwarf of Erebor. Teacher and Montessorian. Former journalist. Huge #Tolkien fan, especially his works for children. One who enjoys a good TTRPG.
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Rereading LoTR for the first time in a few years. Just made it through Moria. Shocking that Moria has about 40 pages. The Balrog? A handful. The Watcher in the Water — 2 pages. That’s the genius. Things that are so iconic need just a brief moment to gain that memorable status.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Rereading LoTR for the first time in a few years. Just made it through Moria. Shocking that Moria has about 40 pages. The Balrog? A handful. The Watcher in the Water — 2 pages. That’s the genius. Things that are so iconic need just a brief moment to gain that memorable status.
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As #Tolkien became professor of Anglo-Saxon in Oxford century ago, the city’s Morris Motors became Britain’s biggest car maker. There's a certain inevitability he would flourish a poison pen on the topic. I review THE BOVADIUM FRAGMENTS in today's Times. www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
Lord of the ring road — JRR Tolkien’s war against the motor car
In the posthumously published satire The Bovadium Fragments, the Hobbit creator inveighs against car culture
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October 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
As #Tolkien became professor of Anglo-Saxon in Oxford century ago, the city’s Morris Motors became Britain’s biggest car maker. There's a certain inevitability he would flourish a poison pen on the topic. I review THE BOVADIUM FRAGMENTS in today's Times. www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
I’m reading Fonstad’s “The Atlas of Middle Earth” for the first time and I can’t remember when I loved a book about Tolkien’s works so much. Thank you, public library.
July 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m reading Fonstad’s “The Atlas of Middle Earth” for the first time and I can’t remember when I loved a book about Tolkien’s works so much. Thank you, public library.
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Tom Bombadil isn’t part of Middle-earth’s timeline
Middle-earth is part of his. 😂
Middle-earth is part of his. 😂
June 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Tom Bombadil isn’t part of Middle-earth’s timeline
Middle-earth is part of his. 😂
Middle-earth is part of his. 😂
Had a moment of anxiety today. There was a screen in the background with Rings of Power on. Queued up the amazing soundtrack by @bearmccreary.bsky.social on my phone — now everything is well and calm again.
June 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Had a moment of anxiety today. There was a screen in the background with Rings of Power on. Queued up the amazing soundtrack by @bearmccreary.bsky.social on my phone — now everything is well and calm again.
Way more snow in Houston than there should be.
January 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Way more snow in Houston than there should be.
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Now that films released to hold on to Tolkien adaptation rights are back in the public consciousness, I'm reminded of this first adaptation of The Hobbit (1966)
First Animated Hobbit - directed by Gene Deitch, produced by Rembrandt Films
YouTube video by RembrandtFilms
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December 29, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Now that films released to hold on to Tolkien adaptation rights are back in the public consciousness, I'm reminded of this first adaptation of The Hobbit (1966)
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Our chair @shaungunner.bsky.social gives us his thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. What do you think? Do you agree with him? #LOTR #Tolkien www.tolkiensociety.org/blog/2024/12...
Review: The War of the Rohirrim – Middle-earth becomes very middling
Since 2000 we've had 56 video games (including expansions), 1,215 minutes on the big screen, 16 TV episodes, and whole host of board games and card games. With such a huge shortage of adaptations you…
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December 28, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Our chair @shaungunner.bsky.social gives us his thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. What do you think? Do you agree with him? #LOTR #Tolkien www.tolkiensociety.org/blog/2024/12...
Same, Professor, same. Still bothers me today.
December 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Same, Professor, same. Still bothers me today.
Can’t talk. About to watch War of the Rohirrim.
December 14, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Can’t talk. About to watch War of the Rohirrim.
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Have a theory you want to share with other Tolkien fans? Want to lead a discussion or an activity with people as avid about Tolkien as you? Want to share your Tolkien art? This is your chance! The #Westmoot call for proposals is open now! westmoot.org
December 12, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Have a theory you want to share with other Tolkien fans? Want to lead a discussion or an activity with people as avid about Tolkien as you? Want to share your Tolkien art? This is your chance! The #Westmoot call for proposals is open now! westmoot.org
In early 2020, I was teaching students with behavior disabilities. One assaulted me. When admin came, the student said I assaulted them. I had scratches on my face, bruises on arm/torso and bone bruise in toe. They had nothing. Admin sent me out on investigation. They faced no consequence.
December 9, 2024 at 1:41 PM
In early 2020, I was teaching students with behavior disabilities. One assaulted me. When admin came, the student said I assaulted them. I had scratches on my face, bruises on arm/torso and bone bruise in toe. They had nothing. Admin sent me out on investigation. They faced no consequence.
Less than a week. So very excited. Tolkien via animation (Rankin-Bass Hobbit) was my first exposure to the works of the Professor.
youtube.com/watch?v=u4Wp...
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December 8, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Less than a week. So very excited. Tolkien via animation (Rankin-Bass Hobbit) was my first exposure to the works of the Professor.
youtube.com/watch?v=u4Wp...
youtube.com/watch?v=u4Wp...
Registering for this tonight. Thrilled to be going to the first ever Westmoot.
REMINDER - the early bird discount ends tomorrow (Friday) for Westmoot. Really hoping to see many of you there. I am running the dealer room, art exhibit, and collecting discussions. Maybe bring something!
Use the discount code [b]AZOG[/b] to receive a $30 discount on your registration fee.
Use the discount code [b]AZOG[/b] to receive a $30 discount on your registration fee.
Westmoot 2025
For the first time, fans can experience a Tolkien Society conference in person in the US! Westmoot will take place May 9th-11th in Kansas City, Missouri, at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This ...
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December 8, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Registering for this tonight. Thrilled to be going to the first ever Westmoot.
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This weekend we are hosting the "Tolkien as Heritage" Seminar, taking place online on Saturday 7th (in Serbian) and 8th December (in English).
To sign up and read the programme visit our website. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
To sign up and read the programme visit our website. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
Tolkien Society Hybrid Seminar 2024 – Tolkien as Heritage
The Tolkien Society Seminar is a short conference of both researcher-led and non-academic presentations on a specific theme pertaining to Tolkien scholarship.The Society held three seminars in 2021 (T...
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December 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM
This weekend we are hosting the "Tolkien as Heritage" Seminar, taking place online on Saturday 7th (in Serbian) and 8th December (in English).
To sign up and read the programme visit our website. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
To sign up and read the programme visit our website. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
I like to think of myself as a Samwise — loyal, caring, courageous when needed. But I know in my heart that I’m a Denethor II, because, boy, do I like to house some cherry tomatoes in the worst way possible.
December 7, 2024 at 2:56 PM
I like to think of myself as a Samwise — loyal, caring, courageous when needed. But I know in my heart that I’m a Denethor II, because, boy, do I like to house some cherry tomatoes in the worst way possible.
Had the chance to take part in this yesterday. What an amazing project to capture what #Tolkien means to thousands of readers and fans.
www.marquette.edu/library/arch...
www.marquette.edu/library/arch...
The J.R.R. Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection // Archives // Raynor Library // Marquette University
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December 5, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Had the chance to take part in this yesterday. What an amazing project to capture what #Tolkien means to thousands of readers and fans.
www.marquette.edu/library/arch...
www.marquette.edu/library/arch...
I am extremely happy to be on Bluesky. And happy 100th birthday to the late Christopher Tolkien!
November 21, 2024 at 11:37 PM
I am extremely happy to be on Bluesky. And happy 100th birthday to the late Christopher Tolkien!