Tag Archives: hobbits

“You Shall Not Pass!” A Little Feature Friday Fun

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Because it’s Friday, and because we need a little fun on Fridays, and because Hobbit Day was this week–and because it is more than just a little ridiculous–I thought this would be a perfect piece for this week’s Feature Friday. … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Friday | Tagged Gandalf, hobbits, humour, Improv, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson, Sir. Ian McKellan | 12 Comments

“A Dishevelled Dryad Loveliness”: Gardening with Samwise Gamgee

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

The gardening season rolled late into Eastern Canada late this spring. Heavy snow and blustery weather have been a challenge, with plants shivering in early morning then blasted with hot afternoons. Cats, crows, foxes, skunks, thistles, dandelions, creeping Charlie, wild carrot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reflections | Tagged alliterative poetry, Canada, gardening, Gollum, herbs, hobbits, J.R.R. Tolkien, literature, Lord of the Rings, Poetry, Prince Edward Island, Samwise Gamgee, The Two Towers | 20 Comments

Drawing the Hobbit (Update)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

The purists among my colleagues, blogmates, and digital friends are horrified at Jackson’s adaptation, for the most part. Many of them are still angry about The Lord of the Rings, which they felt betrayed Tolkien’s artistry, majesty, and, ultimately, his … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reviews | Tagged Bilbo Baggins, books, film adaptation, hobbits, J.R.R. Tolkien, literature, Peter Jackson, publishing, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, writing | 17 Comments

The Youngest Reviewers Get it Right, or The Hobbit in the Hands of Young Men

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

Last year, when my son, Nicolas, was 8 years old, he wrote a review of The Hobbit for A Pilgrim in Narnia. This is what he wrote: My dad and I just finished reading The Hobbit and since he didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged adventure, books, children's literature, fantasy, film, film adaptation, hobbits, J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, publishing, The Hobbit | 35 Comments

Drawing the Hobbit

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I am ashamed to admit I have yet to see Peter Jackson’s first installment of The Hobbit, and it has been out for four days. The purists among my colleagues, blogmates, and digital friends are horrified at Jackson’s adaptation. Many … Continue reading →