Day 22, year 2 - Thank you, Professor Tolkien.
Today is, of course, the birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien and however you choose to mark the occasion I&amp;#8217;d heartily encourage you to be grateful and to think - to take a few moments to think of all the parts of your life that would be different had it not been because of the writing of this one man.
Think of&amp;#8230;.
The friends you&amp;#8217;ve made because of Tolkien.
The people who you&amp;#8217;ve come to love and value.
The places you&amp;#8217;ve travelled to.
The things you&amp;#8217;ve done, the things you&amp;#8217;ve tried, the things you&amp;#8217;ve seen.
The movies and books - not just those directly linked to Tolkien, but all those who were inspired by Tolkien - that you&amp;#8217;ve thrilled to and enjoyed.
The games you&amp;#8217;ve played.
The art that has been created.
The music that has been written.
The ways you&amp;#8217;ve been inspired.
Think&amp;#8230;.and remember that none of this would have happened had it not been for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. Think, be grateful and wish him a very happy birthday indeed.
Thank you, Professor Tolkien. 