Bryan Simpson
@dragalthor.bsky.social
Runner, reader and bike (motor) rider. Likes alliteration. (He/Him)
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On 29 November 1971: J.R.R. #Tolkien's wife Edith died.
He later said: "I never called Edith Lúthien – but she was the source of the story that in time became the chief part of the Silmarillion. [..] But the story has gone crooked, & I am left, and I cannot plead before the inexorable Mandos."
He later said: "I never called Edith Lúthien – but she was the source of the story that in time became the chief part of the Silmarillion. [..] But the story has gone crooked, & I am left, and I cannot plead before the inexorable Mandos."
November 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
On 29 November 1971: J.R.R. #Tolkien's wife Edith died.
He later said: "I never called Edith Lúthien – but she was the source of the story that in time became the chief part of the Silmarillion. [..] But the story has gone crooked, & I am left, and I cannot plead before the inexorable Mandos."
He later said: "I never called Edith Lúthien – but she was the source of the story that in time became the chief part of the Silmarillion. [..] But the story has gone crooked, & I am left, and I cannot plead before the inexorable Mandos."
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"You’ll be visited by three spirits."
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"You’ll be visited by three spirits."
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
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![Comic. Panels up to the 10-year point are grayed out. New panels since the Ten Years comic, which chronicles the first ten years of PERSON 1's journey with cancer: (1) [two people in bed] PERSON 1 (woman): One more chapter? PERSON 2 (man): Don’t we both have to get up early? PERSON 1: Nnnnnggggh PERSON 2: Sure, good point. (2) [many people wearing masks, walking while looking at graphs on their phones] (3) [birds landing on people] PERSON 2 in beanie and scarf: Hah! They like *my* seeds best. PERSON 1 in scarf holding phone with a bird sitting on it: Wait, how do I take a picture of this one? (4) [two people rowing boats with tree landscape] (5) [Person 1 carries overflowing stack of things to Person 2 in bed] PERSON 1: I brought you honey lemon tea, more pillows, a cinnamon roll, Tylenol, another blanket, a– PERSON 2: It was just Appendicitis, I’m really– PERSON 1: *It is my turn to take care of you and I am going to do it right!* (6) [Two people in car] (7) [still in car) PERSON 1: Oh my god. PERSON 2: Oh my god. (8) [car driving] PERSON 1: Pull over! PERSON 2: I am! (9) [both people get out of car] (10) [Large colored panel of aurora borealis over water with both people looking on] (11) [Person 1 sits against tree while Person 2 lies on the ground] PERSON 1: Fifteen years. No sign of the cancer. (12) I *am* having some weird symptoms. Joint pain. Fatigue. I think I’m losing my close-up vision. PERSON 2: Yeah. Me too. (13) PERSON 2: I think we’re getting old. (14) PERSON 1: I guess that’s okay. PERSON 2: It’s all I wanted.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihwhjblp5lyiwp63ouar7ocfea7evmckytoeo7rkfuoo4gw5rnrra@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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White by name, racist fuckwit by nature.
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
White by name, racist fuckwit by nature.
#AHistoryOfEnglandIn25Poems has arrived. Now to make time to read it
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#AHistoryOfEnglandIn25Poems has arrived. Now to make time to read it
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I don't deny that dogs can sometimes be quite lovely but what I will say is I don't trust their opinions. If a cat recommended me an album it had bought, I'd totally check it out. If a dog did the same, I'd promise to listen to the album, out of politeness, with no intention of actually doing so
November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I don't deny that dogs can sometimes be quite lovely but what I will say is I don't trust their opinions. If a cat recommended me an album it had bought, I'd totally check it out. If a dog did the same, I'd promise to listen to the album, out of politeness, with no intention of actually doing so
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A very happy 101st birthday to Christopher #Tolkien!
Most of what we know about Middle-earth is thanks to Christopher who posthumously edited over 20 books. He sadly passed away over five years ago, but please raise a glass, and toast Christopher's service to us all. Namárië. #BookSky
Most of what we know about Middle-earth is thanks to Christopher who posthumously edited over 20 books. He sadly passed away over five years ago, but please raise a glass, and toast Christopher's service to us all. Namárië. #BookSky
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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"The Festive Big Green Book Swap" is back again!
You'll get sent a mystery book, based on the kind of stuff you enjoy reading.
You'll also get a bar of chocolate & pukka tea.
And you can read along with a new book buddy too if you like!
JOIN HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
You'll get sent a mystery book, based on the kind of stuff you enjoy reading.
You'll also get a bar of chocolate & pukka tea.
And you can read along with a new book buddy too if you like!
JOIN HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
November 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"The Festive Big Green Book Swap" is back again!
You'll get sent a mystery book, based on the kind of stuff you enjoy reading.
You'll also get a bar of chocolate & pukka tea.
And you can read along with a new book buddy too if you like!
JOIN HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
You'll get sent a mystery book, based on the kind of stuff you enjoy reading.
You'll also get a bar of chocolate & pukka tea.
And you can read along with a new book buddy too if you like!
JOIN HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
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'My name is Fozziemandias, king of kings; Look on my wocka wockas, ye Mighty, and despair!'
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
'My name is Fozziemandias, king of kings; Look on my wocka wockas, ye Mighty, and despair!'
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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This extensive and nuanced piece of LOTR/Tolkien journalism from @gracemachine.bsky.social on A.V. Club is exceptional, and worth your time.
Why do Return Of The King adaptations flinch away from its most crucial chapter?
Why do Return Of The King adaptations flinch away from its most crucial chapter?
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October 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This extensive and nuanced piece of LOTR/Tolkien journalism from @gracemachine.bsky.social on A.V. Club is exceptional, and worth your time.
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Goddamn @theamynicholson.bsky.social COOKED with this FRANKENSTEIN review. Bow down to one of the greats. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
October 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Goddamn @theamynicholson.bsky.social COOKED with this FRANKENSTEIN review. Bow down to one of the greats. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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In 2004, Parisian police were conducting a training exercise in the french catacombs and found, after moving past a desk and a tape playing audio of snarling dogs, a fully functional movie theater and bar. When they returned 3 days later, the equipment was gone, with a note: “Do not try to find us.”
October 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In 2004, Parisian police were conducting a training exercise in the french catacombs and found, after moving past a desk and a tape playing audio of snarling dogs, a fully functional movie theater and bar. When they returned 3 days later, the equipment was gone, with a note: “Do not try to find us.”
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You can get a regular magazine all about J.R.R. #Tolkien!
Join the Tolkien Society and get our magazine Amon Hen delivered to your letterbox, or your inbox, every 2 months! Digital and postal memberships are available - and we ship worldwide. Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
Join the Tolkien Society and get our magazine Amon Hen delivered to your letterbox, or your inbox, every 2 months! Digital and postal memberships are available - and we ship worldwide. Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
October 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
You can get a regular magazine all about J.R.R. #Tolkien!
Join the Tolkien Society and get our magazine Amon Hen delivered to your letterbox, or your inbox, every 2 months! Digital and postal memberships are available - and we ship worldwide. Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
Join the Tolkien Society and get our magazine Amon Hen delivered to your letterbox, or your inbox, every 2 months! Digital and postal memberships are available - and we ship worldwide. Join at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
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There’s absolutely no difference between the man who attacked the synagogue & the men who attacked the mosque.
Extremists looking to sow hate & discord in this country - weak pathetic men who know nothing else then hate
Extremists looking to sow hate & discord in this country - weak pathetic men who know nothing else then hate
October 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
There’s absolutely no difference between the man who attacked the synagogue & the men who attacked the mosque.
Extremists looking to sow hate & discord in this country - weak pathetic men who know nothing else then hate
Extremists looking to sow hate & discord in this country - weak pathetic men who know nothing else then hate
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![Comic. “Measure [Twice], cut [Once]” -Carpenty Proverb. [Scatter plot with number of measurements on y axis and number of cuts on x axis. Points in a descending line on graph: surveyor, surgeon, good carpenter, careless carpenter, really bad carpenter, serial killer]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiays4e3ux4dpkjxctmx73fzfwspzw3cjdckve3dwj5hzt4y75itxa@jpeg)
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
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DRINK WATER FROM THE SKULLS OF YOUR ENEMIES! IF YOU HAVE CRUSHED THEIR SKULLS, USE A GLASS.
September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
DRINK WATER FROM THE SKULLS OF YOUR ENEMIES! IF YOU HAVE CRUSHED THEIR SKULLS, USE A GLASS.
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One Bombadil Aftir Anothir
September 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One Bombadil Aftir Anothir
Ardal O’Hanlon take 2. Hopefully this time it will be both the right theatre and the right evening…
September 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ardal O’Hanlon take 2. Hopefully this time it will be both the right theatre and the right evening…
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Happy #HobbitDay to all!
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
September 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy #HobbitDay to all!
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
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On 21 September 1937: J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Hobbit was published.
The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. #BookSky
The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. #BookSky
September 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
On 21 September 1937: J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Hobbit was published.
The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. #BookSky
The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. #BookSky
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Did you know it is really easy to join the #Tolkien Society and start getting our publications?
Just go to www.tolkiensociety.org/join and it takes only 1 minute. We ship worldwide and you get access to our publications right away! #BookSky
Just go to www.tolkiensociety.org/join and it takes only 1 minute. We ship worldwide and you get access to our publications right away! #BookSky
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Did you know it is really easy to join the #Tolkien Society and start getting our publications?
Just go to www.tolkiensociety.org/join and it takes only 1 minute. We ship worldwide and you get access to our publications right away! #BookSky
Just go to www.tolkiensociety.org/join and it takes only 1 minute. We ship worldwide and you get access to our publications right away! #BookSky
Whelp there it is. Almost 12 years since I picked up my copy I have finally finished Raising Steam. A book I have long put off reading. My journey isn't quite complete yet as I have 2 1/2 Tiffany aching books to go. Thank you @terryandrob.bsky.social for your books over the last 3 1/2 decades.
September 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Whelp there it is. Almost 12 years since I picked up my copy I have finally finished Raising Steam. A book I have long put off reading. My journey isn't quite complete yet as I have 2 1/2 Tiffany aching books to go. Thank you @terryandrob.bsky.social for your books over the last 3 1/2 decades.
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Telegraph headline this morning: ‘National Trust branded a ‘disgrace’ for tearing down flag.’
What is disgraceful about protecting the nation’s monuments from harm? They belong to past, current and future generations. They are protected from alteration and damage by law.
What is disgraceful about protecting the nation’s monuments from harm? They belong to past, current and future generations. They are protected from alteration and damage by law.
September 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Telegraph headline this morning: ‘National Trust branded a ‘disgrace’ for tearing down flag.’
What is disgraceful about protecting the nation’s monuments from harm? They belong to past, current and future generations. They are protected from alteration and damage by law.
What is disgraceful about protecting the nation’s monuments from harm? They belong to past, current and future generations. They are protected from alteration and damage by law.