2023 Birthday Toast

Here’s you you, professor — in a very real sense, I owe you my livelihood. Cheers!

Love of language unrelinquished; A career ever distinguished; Mind undimmed; Memory eternally hymned; You remain a light of the world never extinguished.

“There’s earth under his old feet, and clay on his fingers; wisdom in his bones, and both his eyes are open,” said Tom. TFOTR page 184 Thank you “Tollers” for opening our eyes and hearts to this world and the next, by imagining a more real world than we could have ever imagined! May eternal light shine upon you and God rest your soul this your birthday!

Cheers as we celebrate you even more today!

Cheers to all in middle earth

The Professor! For changing my life by leading me down a different road and teaching me the significance of the seemingly insignificant.

Cheers to you, sir.

You’ve almost passed the Old Took, Professor!

Here’s to a span of years to nearly rival the Old Took!

“To the Professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, the mastermind behind Middle Earth and all its inhabitants. Your vivid imagination and unparalleled talent have brought joy and wonder to readers all over the world. Your stories have left a lasting impact on literature and popular culture, and for that we are forever grateful. Here’s to you, the Professor, and the incredible legacy you have created.”