If yer wondering how bad things have gotten in the world, I am reading the Lord of the Rings books, and Frodo is in fucking Mordor and I am still finding it escapist fiction.

☝️ seriously. Dude has a friend, snacks, and a clear purpose. I find it weirdly comforting, even amid all the awful.

Also if you haven't read the #LotR books in a while I heartily recommend it. There's so many useful parallels, to help process and frame what's been happening in the world.

And SO much #tonicMasculinity - male friendships and comfort, strength and humility, the courage to do the right thing even when it's difficult. 😘👌

@vlrny #tonicmasculinity Love this. We need more second breakfast and singing in this world!