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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 2d

That's so nice to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing the article. I'm grateful.

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Thoughts on Tolkien @tolkienthoughts.bsky.social · 2d

I enjoyed this recent blog post from @miriamellis.bsky.social about what the Hobbits might have observed and learned while with the Ents: www.miriamellis.com/post/fangorn...

Fangorn's Lore: The Old Lists of the Ents

People-centric stories can be so moving, but they are only one strand of all that is going on in Middle-earth. For an expanded view of diverse life, perhaps no other section in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lo...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 4d

An Unexpected Livestream is now going on over on the @prancingponypod.bsky.social's YouTube channel right. Come have some #Tolkien fellowship today: www.youtube.com/live/Le0pQlK...

PPP - An Unexpected Livestream

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 4d

My friends and the @prancingponypod.bsky.social have at least 8 hours of moot talk going on tomorrow. Pop in!

Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 5d

An Unexpected Livestream!

The PPP Manic Moot Marathon is happening this Saturday, Oct 4—starting at 10a PDT / 12p CDT / 1p EDT and running for at least 8 hours!

We’ll have:
- Chats about the Moot (including from yours truly)
- Potentially some special guests

#LOTR #middleearth #Tolkien #Luinellë

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Thoughts on Tolkien @tolkienthoughts.bsky.social · 5d

During the month of October @princetonupress.bsky.social has @johngarthwriter.bsky.social's excellent book "The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien" available for 70% off! If you don't have it already, this is a great opportunity.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 6d

I appreciate hearing that, Joel! Thank you so much. I hope things are going well with your new book!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely right, Derek! Good eye. The bi-colored tile floor, the bell pull, and the dark paneling are all from that very picture. Appreciate you noticing.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 6d

It pleases me very much to think of you sharing this with your friend. Sounds like some very kindly fellowship! Please, give your friend my best.

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 6d

Such a lovely comment, full of feeling and experience. Thank you for sharing it with me.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

Very kind of you, Tom. Thank you!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you so much, Jeremy! I'm so glad you like it.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

And, finally, a happy October to you. Hard to believe we are rambling into the last months of the year. Perhaps this might be a nice book to add to your gift list for upcoming holidays to help someone special enjoy their own Tolkien Road? www.amazon.com/dp/196136118...

The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium

Amazon.com: The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium: 9781961361188: Ellis, Miriam: Books

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

In this new video short, Bilbo looks out at the Road and remembers scenes from his great adventure. I'd love more YouTube subscribers if you find these little videos a nice break from less cheerful content these days: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f28G...

Roads go ever ever on - Miriam Ellis Fine Art

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

The Road is so central a theme in both #TheHobbit and #TheLordofTheRings and Bilbo's Road proves him to be one of the wisest figures of the Third Age. Please, walk over to enjoy a new illustrated blog post today on this meaningful topic: www.miriamellis.com/post/little-...

Little Bilbo's Superpower: Seeing the End of the Road

This simple painting is set in the long span of years between Bilbo's great adventure and his even greater deed. He looks out from the familiar front door of Bag End across Hobbiton, to the East Road,...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

🌟New prints today of "Roads go ever ever on"! Faithfully based on Professor Tolkien's own Hobbiton illustration but seen in reverse from The Hill. Bilbo remembers where the Road took him and where it might yet lead. More links in comments. #Tolkien #TolkienArt www.miriamellis.com/product-page...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to everyone for celebrating #Tolkien #HobbitMonth with me! This was fun and I enjoyed your lovely comments each day.

If you enjoyed my paintings, perhaps you'd like to add my book to your honored Tolkien shelves. Happy Hobbit Month, my friends, and keep sharing the good lore!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 9d

Yep.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 9d

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:

The core Tolkien theme of hospitality continues today as the hobbits arrive at The Prancing Pony where the host takes great care of their comfort. In Middle-earth, gracious folk welcome and serve the wanderer. One by one, they contribute to victory.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10d

There's no time like fall to begin a good book! #Cozybooks #Cozyvibes #HobbitAutumn #HobbitFall #Tolkien #Hobbits youtu.be/rpOpTVNsjeE

How To Have A Hobbit Autumn - Miriam Ellis Fine Art

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10d

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:

By the 20th century, hobbits had become hard to find, but once the Big and Little Folk lived side-by-side at Bree. To me, a better modern Middle-earth would be a return to a Bree-like coexistence, with hobbits feeling free to come out of hiding.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 11d

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit

Tonight the hobbits will eat their second supper with Tom and Goldberry, where dance, song, and laughter turn simple food and water into a feast. A celebration of earth, rain, and the hospitality of nature. Everyone belongs at this table.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 12d

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:

Merry's hobbit ponies know a friend when they see one, and here they react with joyous vigor to the arrival of Tom Bombadil, who knows their names. I'm so glad Tolkien lets us know these ponies make their way back to Tom after fleeing from Bree.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 13d

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit

Even on a dark road, hobbits still sing in their baths. It says something about who they are, even when some of the world around them is out of step with their goodly, kindly ways. They are little lights.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 14d

Merci, Bladorthin. J'adore l'automne!

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 14d

Today's #Tolkien #HobbitDay #HobbitMonth Tidbit:

After his night amongst Gildor Inglorion's folk, Sam awakes with new gifts that are apparent to Frodo...rather as readers do on each subsequent read of The Lord of The Rings. Spending time with elves can broaden the sense of what is possible here.

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