Learning to be adaptable to the changing tides of life can be difficult. Bilbo did adapt, though perhaps he did not realize it at the time. He missed his pocket handkerchiefs and a good many things and was rather vocal about it.
I love that you found inspiration in his example during a time of stress. Humans, like hobbits, also find their courage "in a pinch".
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Date: 2013-08-13 11:21 am (UTC)I love that you found inspiration in his example during a time of stress. Humans, like hobbits, also find their courage "in a pinch".
Lovely essay!