Carin Ruff

carinr.bsky.social

11 June 2026 00:12

Everyone I know will empathize with the Professor. Ironic, isn't it, that JRRT is universally known as The Professor when he so clearly felt oppressed by every aspect of academic life, including his professorships?

Carin Ruff

carinr.bsky.social

11 June 2026 00:11

"Well, I must turn back again to the composition and revision of lectures. For 27 years I have vowed to get them done in the vacation, & ease the terminal nightmare – and for 27 years or 82 terms I have failed to do so." Tolkien to his son Michael, 1952

McSweeney's

mcsweeneys.net

11 June 2026 00:07

"I am pleased to report we are 95 percent of the way up the tenacious little hill here in Tartarus. Honestly, folks, we are so, so close. The summit is largely visible. It is nearly visible. There is a concept of visibility at play here that is impossible to ignore."

B. K. Hoskin

bekava.bsky.social

11 June 2026 00:07

👏🏼 It’s been in print for over a year now, with thanks to all those who have purchased our book!! The “Angola: Illustrated Journal” by Bethany and Michael Hoskin, is available for purchase on Amazon…See link in bio! 🔗#angola #travelbook #artistsandwriters

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