JRR Tolkien

The crazy connection between Spam and . . . Hobbits?

Surprise! SPAM is celebrating its birthday today! On May 11th, 1937, Hormel officially registered the trademark. And Guess what, JRR Tolkien published the Hobbit in September of that same year.  That means both are celebrating their 80th birthday! If…

We’ve got a Tolkien Kind of Love

I’ve been married for 22 years and I love my husband more than ever. He’s stayed with me through all life’s difficulties, and even during the lowest moments, he’s been patient, loving…