Beginnings

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I recently ran across a post  that showed a copy of Dune left behind at a hotel in lieu of a Gideon's Bible. I found the image fitting and right in so many ways. And it stuck with me. I kept coming back, until I realized that it was a worthwhile endeavour to start.

So the Fellowship of St. George was born.

And what better book to begin with than one with a dragon. Or THE Dragon. The Dragon upon which so many others are based. The Hobbit is one of the earliest books that I remember reading. The copy at the school library was an older one that was an off shade of green detailing the map of Middle Earth. I adored it and read it every chance I could get. The checkout card(for those of you who remember that system) had my name covering it. I think that I might have been the only one who checked it out, in fact.

So, to share books and the love of them with the world. I hope that some of you join me on this journey, There and Back Again even. Maybe some of you will find a book left by the Fellowship of St George. Maybe you will be one to leave books in your wake as you make your way through the world. If you do, please share with us the treasures you are gifting to strangers.

Just like the books, pass the word along.

Recruit others to the cause. 

Let Chaotic and Reckless Good Rule the Day.

As Always,
DHThomas

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