I know that people (Mrs. H., Jean, St. Louis office) who are all buried in snow right now and dealing with fog, ice, and winter. But as I look out the window at the sunset over the ocean it’s hard to think about anything but California living. I got up early this morning and exercised at the beach and enjoyed the sun, sand, and sound of the surf. I came back to my office and had all the sunlight coming in the windows. Tomorrow it’s supposed to rain again but for today, Carlsbad was the best place on earth.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
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