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I am enjoying some free days for my Easter holidays now. This year I am not taking a trip anywhere, and I am really enjoying it. I have my books (Tolkien's Silmarillion is such a great book to get lost in) my walks, my Chinese studies.

Days pass, I don't know which date it is today, or which day of the week, and I really like it. I love the feeling of time as a continuum. Even if I am not fond of the idea of a linear time and see it more like a circle. But that's another story.

Only something is missing. Those of you who know me, you know what it is.

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SW-User

I love Tolkien. Hope you enjoy your free time.

Cierzo · M

Thank you. I read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings in my late teens, loved them, but could not finish Silmarillion then. I guess I was expecting another novel, which is not. It is becoming my favorite Tolkien now, above TLOTR.

SW-User

The Silmarillion is hard to read I think it would have benefited from better editing, but it's so rich and incredibly detailed.

Cierzo · M

@FlyingHome: I like the raw feeling it has since Tolkien was not able to finish and polish it.
I can compare it with the Bible. Both are in a way chronicles of ancient peoples.

JustNik · 51-55, F

Oh yes! I saw that post and got sidetracked before I could respond! You give me hope - I gave up on it years ago. I'm thinking now maybe I should try again too and just make a chart or something as I go along. LOL I'm so happy to see you enjoying your time off! Warms the heart. I wish you two could be together though.

Cierzo · M

Me too...at some point it will happen.

JustNik · 51-55, F

@Cierzo: 😃😃😃😃😃👍

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

From the photos you post, there must be some very beautiful walks in the area you live.

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Mugin16 · 46-50, M

@Cierzo: That is the fate of many rural areas around the world but it is not necessarily a bad one.

Cierzo · M

@Mugin16: Agree. But I have the feeling this fate may change. Cities are likely to become more insecure

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

@Cierzo: Yes, I agree. It will be safer to live in the countryside. I think also that people who live in rural areas are in general less stressed and happier.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

I really need to read some Nietzsche.

Cierzo · M

Vow, take it easy. I used to like him more than I do now, but I admit he is great

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