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The Peril of True Friendship
A slow read-through reflection on LOTR
2 hrs ago • Christopher Stites
The Poison of Bad Critique
C.S. Lewis on how to approach art and criticism
Aug 6 • Christopher Stites

June 2026

Myth Became Fact
Understanding our love and need for stories
Jun 27 • Christopher Stites
Month 1: LOTR Read-along!
Helpful Thoughts & Notes: Prologue & Ch. 1-3
Jun 13 • Christopher Stites
The Slow LOTR Read-Along!
The official details and reading plan for our adventure!
Jun 5 • Christopher Stites
Mimicked Stillness
A reflection on staring at Redwoods
Jun 3 • Christopher Stites

May 2026

Dancing on Power Lines
The birds have more to teach us
May 14 • Christopher Stites
Reading LOTR With Friends | This June!
Starting a small community to journey through LOTR
May 8 • Christopher Stites
Be My Color
An honest prayer for the weary at heart
May 4 • Christopher Stites
Fresh Dumplings and LOTR
A reminder to stop and smell the roses
May 1 • Christopher Stites

April 2026

The Kindling of Norwich Pt. 2
A short story of lost magic in England
Apr 26 • Christopher Stites
The Kindling of Norwich Pt. 1
A short story of lost magic in England
Apr 23 • Christopher Stites
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