I do ask leading questions, don't I?
Of course I have developed opinions on most of these topics (but not all) --
but right now I'm really enjoying reading everyone's responses that shatter my
preconceptions and expectations.
Maybe I'll join in in a bit, after I finish preparing the next two days' worth
of stuff.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Weaver!

Everyone is laughing for heart's ease, now that they're in Ithilien! Join me in the Reading Room this week for a squireific topic-oriented discussion of Chapter 4, Book IV of The Two Towers: "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit".
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