Raise a glass....

TORN reminds us: Tonite at 9 pm, raise a glass of your favorite Beer to celebrate the birthday of JRR Tolkien.

How to make a British Toast, according to the Tolkien society:

"For those unfamiliar with British toast-drinking ceremonies:

To make the Birthday Toast, you stand, raise a glass of your choice of drink (not necessarily alcoholic), and say the words 'The Professor' before taking a sip (or swig, if that's more appropriate for your drink). Sit and enjoy the rest of your drink.

Disclaimer:
The organisers do not condone drinking alcohol if it endangers the health or safety of the drinker or others, or contravenes the law."

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Gee, how PC can you get?
Actually, in Tolkien, one of the themes is against the petty tyranny of those who try to keep simple folks (like Hobbits) from simple pleasures like drinking, smoking, parties, and wearing colorful waistcoats...

But if you are a Baptist, Mormon or Muslims: Alcohol free beer is available...