The snow is almost melted and only a few traces of it remains. To be in Portland today, one would not even think that snow could fall in the surrounding higher areas but it does. I am in the midst of an allergy attack by some bizarre winter flowering plant and can't stop sneezing. I thought it was dust from the heater but once allergies kick in, everything increases the problem.
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...
Driving home from work on Friday, I could smell the pollen in the air. Saturday morning I had to take an allergy pill. Temperatures are pushing 80 degrees here in SD.
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