[BittenBuggy]

Howdy Ya'll (for Mora's endless amusement)

I recently purchased a copy of the Letters of Tolkien and I began reading it. One of the first things I noticed was that it is absolutely adorable! They have letters that he wrote to his wife (when she wants his wife yet) and I loved these two quotes:

"I had to pay a duty call to the Rector in the afternoon which was very boring. His wife really is appalling! I got away as soon as possible and fled back in the rain to my books."

Isn't that precious? It's just so... real. I have always had a hard time picturing him as a real guy, rather than the creative genius I have put upon the highest pedestal.

Another one I thought was cute:

"I have done some touches on my nonsense fairy language - to its improvement.

I often long to work on it and don't let myself 'cause though I love it so, it does seem such a mad hobby!"

I love that! It was a mad hobby for him, and how a madder hobby for us Ah the creative process...

Anyway, I just wanted to know if perhaps anyone else had the book and was willing to share anything they thought jumped out at them?