The Tearoom

Hello, I am participating in a beautiful blog party, hosted by Hamlette at The Edge of the Precipice , which she has been hosting for seven years! This year, in addition to the games and general fun of the occasion, she has invited anyone who wants to to contribute their own posts on anything Tolkien, please explore everyone else's posts, which are linked  here . So, without further ado, here are the basics of a perfect hobbit tea. 1. The Tea, itself. For hobbits you must have a basic, warm breakfast tea, something that milk and sugar turn into a little cup of simple happiness. Breakfast (and second breakfast) teas usually compliment both sweet and savory food, which is essential for a hobbit tea.  2. The Victuals. Tea, like all hobbit meals, is well-rounded, with some prominent features being: Cheese and Cold Meats Sliced Fruit Brown Bread Scones and Jam with Clotted Cream Pie and Cake You'll note that I have not included sandwiches, but...

I'm so excited I could skip afternoon tea, or even elevenses, but, as you'll see in a later post, I'm not going to. Anyway, I'm happy to be participating for the first time in Hamlette's Tolkien Blog Party ! Thank you, Hamlette  for hosting this magical event for seven years! The Tag: Would You Rather... 1.  ...join Thorin's Company or the Fellowship? The Fellowship! Thorin's Company sounds fun, but they're not really as awesome as The Fellowship, treasure hunting vs. saving the world: I would join the greater cause. 2.  ...ride Shadowfax or an eagle? I don't really think this is fair, but I suppose only Gandalf has the chance to do both. Probably Shadowfax, because I'm a little {very} afraid of heights. 3.  ...travel through Moria or Mirkwood? Mirkwood! I love woods and forests, and I feel better equipped to deal with the challenges presented by them than those underground. Moria is...

This awesome blog party took place about a week ago, but I was out of town. I didn't realize that I wouldn't be able to participate in spite of that, but I neglected to pack my charging cable. How unromantic does that sound? Nevertheless, I have been looking forward to participating in this, and I am determined that I shall, even if, in my usual fashion, I am dreadfully late. To the Lovely Ladies hosting this blog party, I am so sorry,  but I hope that you won't mind my enthusiasm for your fabulous idea, no matter how tardy. I am going to talk just a little bit about why I love Anne. I started Anne of Green Gables in November of last year, and since then I have read that and the next three books in the series; I am just now finishing Anne of Windy Poplars . My sister, MovieCritic, had been suggesting the series to me for ages, but I didn't see any real reason to drag myself away from the important and enthralling classic literature that I was reading to read...