I just finished reading Lord of the Rings last night, and I feel I owe my family an apology for several things related to said reading. Like, for example, disappearing for hours at a time. Or not making it to the grocery store. Or not wrapping gifts as prettily as I might have were I not anxious to get back to the book. And also for referring to my children as "Risa, Vida, and Lea of the Shire." But most of all, I think I should apologize for the following statements and a dozen others like them:
Statement: The Dark Lord calls.
Translation: I'm going to bed now.
Statement: I have scaled the black mountains of Mordor. I have battled on the Fields of Pelennor.
Translation: Sure, I'll play a round of Clue.
Statement: I prefer the trees and flowers of Lothlorien.
Translation: No, I will not consider a camping trip in 2011.
Statement: Beware the web of Shelob, my halflings. Away!
Translation: Clean your bedroom. Or else.
I am wishing you and yours all the delights of Middle-Earth in 2011. Make merry and be safe. I'll see you back here in the new year.
4 comments:
So funny! I was trying my hardest not to laugh out loud while reading this :D
Thank you for dropping by my blog, glad you liked my review for Angelica's Daughters. I'll be really honored to have it linked on your blog.
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Nice of you to swing by, Nina! My epic fantasy binge continues: I finished A Game of Thrones and just started the next in the series, A Clash of Kings. I'm getting cross-eyed already!
Am gonna link up soon!
Oh, these comments are just brilliant! I was giggling as I read them and can totally picture you saying each one:)
I'm really glad I finally read it; it didn't feel right just being familiar with it via the films! Plus now I can break into geekspeak anytime I like...
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