@avawingz Which audio recording is it - who's reading it? My husband, when we were in college, found a record set of The Hobbit, read by Nicol Williamson.

@avawingz I have to admit that I haven't watched it in a few years, because I always get sooo wrapped up in it emotionally. I think it's time to do so again, though. It's just so incredible!!

My daughter just shared this w/ me. I'm in tears, happy tears! It's **Marvelous** beyond words!! You MUST watch, trust me!
Many thanks to this whole cast, w/ all my heart!

#LordOfTheRings #Reunion #Iconic

One Zoom to Rule Them All | Reunited Apart LORD OF THE RINGS Edition https://youtu.be/l_U0S6x_kCs

I was thrilled to see this, just as much as when the wolves in Yellowstone were reintroduced!! I know how controversial this program is, but I'm on the side of the Wolves & the States which recognize their beneficial contributions to the environment. Thanks #Oregon and #Colorado !!

'What it looked like as Colorado wildlife officials released 5 Oregon wolves in Grand County' ...... https://coloradosun.com/2023/12/18/colorado-wolf-reintroduction-grand-county/

I've just found this in my inbox, from the Smithsonian. It's fascinating, and very rare!! Thought I'd share it with you all, so....

'This ‘Extremely Rare’ Bird Is Half Female, Half Male'

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-extremely-rare-bird-is-half-female-half-male-180983442/

'AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence' .....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67668469

@danielbsmith Thank you! I hadn't seen this before! I have more reading to do ;D

'Oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, is back!' .....

https://earthsky.org/earth/oldest-known-wild-bird-wisdom-albatross/

'Could a giant void explain the universe’s expansion?' ....

I thought this was very interesting, read it to my husband (who's much more knowledgeable regarding physics & astronomy) and he agreed with me. Thought I'd share it here as well. What do you all think?

https://earthsky.org/space/do-we-live-in-a-giant-void-universe-expanion-cosmology-standard-model/

'Astronomers spot 1st giant stream of stars between galaxies' .....!!

https://earthsky.org/space/1st-giant-stream-of-stars-between-galaxies-giant-coma-stream/

@MrsE0113 So glad you posted this - I thought it was just me, with my old eyes, that was having trouble with those **bright** lights! Thank you! ☺️

I just saw this article - what an interesting discovery!
'Property Developer Discovers Secret Passageway Behind Bookshelf in 500-Year-Old House' .....
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/englishman-discovers-secret-passageway-in-500-year-old-house-180979038/

@FabulousLVNV No, not at all! It's this time of year, with the Seasonal changes, Halloween celebrations, and the coming Holidays. Everything happening so fast now, all running together, and I feel like I'll not catch up in time. Remember - one thing at a time, breathe, make time for yourself too.