What do you mean the barrel scene from Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Hobbit isn’t anything like what’s portrayed in the book? This was one of many points of entertaining conversation between me and Lori during our evening walks as I read through Tolkien’s 1937 adventure, along with the Kansas City Tolkien Society over … Continue reading Beware the Unassuming Characters: A Quiet Hobbit and Language Professor Dominate in War
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The Building Courage of Bilbo Baggins—and Us
The courageous often do not find their time. It is usually the time of need that finds and awakens the courageous. I’m finishing a read through of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. A veteran of the First World War, Tolkien experienced things that were not part of his life plan at a young age. Much … Continue reading The Building Courage of Bilbo Baggins—and Us
Re-birthing the Global Leadership Summit as Sexual Crisis Rages
Lori and I attended the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) last week. It was the fourth year in a row for me. A friend introduced me to the two-day summit in 2015. It has been a must-attend every since. I look forward to learning from world class leaders and authors who have diverse backgrounds in areas … Continue reading Re-birthing the Global Leadership Summit as Sexual Crisis Rages
Dr. Chase Spears 