How did the rodeo go?! I am sorry I was not able to meet with you. Things have become incredibly busy. On top of that, we are having to replace the transmission in my truck. It hurts to even write it out, much less pay it out! But I thank God we could hold off until this year. Had it become necessary last year, I wouldnt be writing all of this in my new study.
Plus I have been rather absorbed in Patrick O'Brian of late. I'll return to Tolkien someday...the last three years have been one long indulgence.