heh... i think girls at aged 12 should be excused for most anything violent they can (and DO) do against their brothers! when i was 12, i got so angry at my brother, i threw an ashtray at him. luckily he dodged it, but it hit the wall behind him, shattered and a piece of glass flew back and cut his ear. i was so frightened by the experience, i've not thrown anything in anger since. well, at least not in anyone's direction!

i don't think i've read LotR triology 37 times, but i know i've probably read that set of books more often than any other story in my library. :) (though, i admit to skipping most of the songs/rhymes and such.)

*hugs* i'm glad to have gotten to know you a bit more through this meme!