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Farmer Giles of Ham: Is that your final answer? (surprise weekend quiz) <squire > [10/15 @ 23:02] (3/3)

Just time for a couple... <erather> [10/18 @ 18:08] (0/0)
Tweet! Tweet! Ding! Ding! <N.E. Brigand> [10/18 @ 13:27] (0/0)
*rides up on grey mare* <Menelwyn> [10/16 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of the Coming of Men – Part 6: Melian’s Prophecy <eowyn_rohan> [10/15 @ 13:11] (3/3)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [10/16 @ 7:29] (0/0)
The Fate of Arda <Beren IV> [10/15 @ 21:20] (0/0)
one of Men <Lúthien_Rising> [10/15 @ 16:28] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of the Coming of Men – Part 5: The Sundering of Men <eowyn_rohan> [10/15 @ 12:28] (4/6)

Quick thoughts <erather> [10/15 @ 21:27] (1/1)

on attitude of Elves to Edain <Menelwyn> [10/16 @ 11:16] (0/0)

Not enough time here... <Beren IV> [10/15 @ 21:07] (1/1)

a question of verisimilitude <Lúthien_Rising> [10/16 @ 9:02] (0/0)

hope coming from Men <Menelwyn> [10/15 @ 19:17] (0/0)
renaming; Elf-Man relations <Lúthien_Rising> [10/15 @ 16:22] (0/0)

Grammarian Ronald of Oxenford: Tolkien flees Middle-earth <squire > [10/15 @ 7:49] (1/3)

"The King of the Green Dozen?" <N.E. Brigand> [10/16 @ 17:37] (1/2)

How about the idea <squire > [10/16 @ 22:37] (1/1)

Correction: "hard winter" <N.E. Brigand> [10/17 @ 14:41] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of the Coming of Men – Part 4: Etymologies <eowyn_rohan> [10/14 @ 12:55] (4/29)

Pparently Beor is a name found in the Bible . . . <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 7:13] (1/2)

Make that 'apparently'. (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 7:14] (1/1)

Pppropriate correction <White Gull> [10/15 @ 20:26] (0/0)

Beor-Beorn-Beorhtnoth <an seileachan> [10/15 @ 5:58] (2/4)

beorn and beorht <Modtheow> [10/18 @ 14:59] (0/0)
Beorhtnoth . . . <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 7:04] (2/2)

what makes you think I know what I was asking? <an seileachan> [10/15 @ 20:04] (0/0)
'-noth' meaning 'courage'; hence 'Bright-courage'. (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 7:16] (0/0)

Beor and Beorn <drogo_drogo> [10/14 @ 17:06] (0/0)
Haladin == Saladin? <Bythedar> [10/14 @ 13:13] (1/19)

Hmmm, I don't think Tolkien would play on an Arabic name <drogo_drogo> [10/14 @ 16:57] (2/18)

Although Tom Shippey... <N.E. Brigand> [10/14 @ 19:59] (1/1)

Irrelevant CS Lewis link <Penthe> [10/14 @ 20:11] (0/0)

H to S <Kimi> [10/14 @ 17:35] (1/15)

Interesting <drogo_drogo> [10/14 @ 17:48] (2/14)

Morpheme & phoneme fun! <Penthe> [10/14 @ 18:18] (1/11)

*sticks in pointy-head* <jordan_the_discursive> [10/15 @ 13:31] (3/10)

"Elfs?" <N.E. Brigand> [10/17 @ 14:53] (1/5)

And here we have <jordan_the_discursive> [10/18 @ 10:56] (1/4)

Do come again. <N.E. Brigand> [10/18 @ 15:48] (1/3)

'do come again' and 'tiffs' <Penthe> [10/18 @ 23:00] (2/2)

*finds seat at table* <jordan_the_discursive> [10/19 @ 8:42] (0/0)
*looks up "tiffin"* <Lúthien_Rising> [10/19 @ 7:17] (0/0)

Good grief <White Gull> [10/15 @ 20:28] (0/0)
*waits for someone to correct spelling* <Lúthien_Rising> [10/15 @ 13:41] (1/2)

Uh-oh, I fear my slip is showing!? <jordan_the_discursive> [10/15 @ 13:53] (1/1)

y'are not! <Lúthien_Rising> [10/15 @ 14:06] (0/0)

*Trying to imagine* <Kimi> [10/14 @ 18:03] (1/1)

my cat can tell you... she's got a burst of hair coming out now :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/14 @ 18:58] (0/0)

Is Farmer Giles of Ham any good? (No Text) <IRANGER> [10/13 @ 20:25] (3/3)

Yes (No Text) <Draupne> [10/14 @ 3:22] (0/0)
Why don't you read it yourself? <Penthe> [10/13 @ 21:59] (0/0)
It's very different from LotR. <erather> [10/13 @ 20:58] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of the Coming of Men – Part 3: The Three Houses <eowyn_rohan> [10/13 @ 8:12] (3/3)

*generally agrees with Towel of Men* <Beren IV> [10/14 @ 0:34] (0/0)
*adjusts Towel Of Men* <PhantomS> [10/13 @ 9:00] (0/0)
Contact with other tribes <Bythedar> [10/13 @ 8:44] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham: Philology as Laff-Riot. <squire > [10/13 @ 7:31] (6/10)

Hobbity moment. <Kimi> [10/13 @ 22:31] (1/3)

Ten points for Kimi <squire > [10/13 @ 23:18] (2/2)

You can keep the ticket, though. (No Text) <Kimi> [10/13 @ 23:51] (0/0)
*Preens; curtseys* (No Text - Image Inside) <Kimi> [10/13 @ 23:49] (0/0)

A few answers, of a sort <Penthe> [10/13 @ 22:10] (0/0)
Midnight is significant in folklore. <erather> [10/13 @ 20:09] (0/0)
back when the world was flat <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/13 @ 17:20] (1/1)

Ancestors, elders and so on (a bit OT) <Penthe> [10/13 @ 22:06] (0/0)

Day's end <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/13 @ 16:31] (0/0)
OK, but "grammarian" as "philologist" ignores Tolkien's pun <Elf_Maven> [10/13 @ 11:38] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of the Coming of Men – Part 2: Of the Secondborn <eowyn_rohan> [10/12 @ 11:04] (7/20)

Some thoughts <erather> [10/13 @ 19:39] (0/0)
Language and cultural superiority <drogo_drogo> [10/13 @ 8:20] (0/0)
*puts on The Towel Of Men* <PhantomS> [10/13 @ 4:09] (1/2)

psst.... <Lúthien_Rising> [10/13 @ 16:29] (1/1)

well.. <PhantomS> [10/14 @ 8:06] (0/0)

No need for evolution <Entmaiden> [10/12 @ 22:21] (0/0)
Men and their females <Beren IV> [10/12 @ 17:56] (0/0)
if you mind, read it another way :-) <dna> [10/12 @ 15:18] (3/8)

I think the sentence reads clearly <lucia> [10/13 @ 13:56] (1/2)

it does, but I understand it differently :-) <an seileachan> [10/13 @ 19:06] (1/1)

you read it the same as i do <lucia> [10/14 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Tolkien on Elven "telepathy" <Kimi> [10/12 @ 17:29] (0/0)
Elrond, Galadriel and Gandalf <Bythedar> [10/12 @ 15:31] (1/3)

It can still be read as <dna> [10/12 @ 17:18] (2/2)

Yes <Darkstone> [10/12 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Hence my dislike of the word telepathic <Bythedar> [10/12 @ 17:43] (0/0)

Tolkien, Catholocism and the First Men <Bythedar> [10/12 @ 12:52] (1/3)

This depends on <Beren IV> [10/12 @ 17:57] (1/2)

Yes, but relative to Elves, it is -very- short. (No Text) <Bythedar> [10/13 @ 7:21] (1/1)

Question: What is a typical Elven lifespan? <Beren IV> [10/13 @ 18:19] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of the Coming of Men – Part 1: Finrod finds the Secondborn <eowyn_rohan> [10/12 @ 9:24] (7/14)

true knowledge=comprehensive <an seileachan> [10/13 @ 18:51] (0/0)
song/music/knowledge <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 19:50] (1/1)

Wonderfull image on the fall of men! <Elen> [10/13 @ 3:22] (0/0)

Finrod like Orome <Penthe> [10/12 @ 19:33] (0/0)
I am passionate about this scene! <Menelwyn> [10/12 @ 18:30] (2/2)

Thankyou <lucia> [10/13 @ 14:07] (0/0)
Wondering about mankind's potential <Finding Frodo> [10/12 @ 21:03] (0/0)

These are Edain <Beren IV> [10/12 @ 17:37] (0/0)
Music calms the savage breast <drogo_drogo> [10/12 @ 10:14] (1/4)

That Men sing is a sign that they are imbued with the essence of Eru <White Gull> [10/12 @ 10:51] (1/3)

It depends on whether they listen to the music <drogo_drogo> [10/12 @ 11:24] (1/2)

I see this in church. <White Gull> [10/12 @ 11:53] (1/1)

..or as a mercy... (No Text) <Arquen> [10/13 @ 11:01] (0/0)

True Knowledge <Bythedar> [10/12 @ 9:41] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Ch 17: Of the Coming of Men - A Quick Poll. <eowyn_rohan> [10/12 @ 2:12] (4/10)

Here's another one: <Beren IV> [10/12 @ 11:07] (1/5)

How about <eowyn_rohan> [10/12 @ 11:14] (1/4)

Edain vs Easterlings? <Beren IV> [10/12 @ 14:40] (1/3)

pssst Beren... <Roheryn> [10/12 @ 15:02] (1/2)

I mailed you... <Beren IV> [10/14 @ 1:01] (1/1)

Hmm... <Roheryn> [10/14 @ 8:51] (0/0)

They all look good, but <Entmaiden> [10/12 @ 8:27] (0/0)
can we pick "all of the above"? <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 7:43] (0/0)
Those all look good <drogo_drogo> [10/12 @ 5:44] (1/1)

Great. All of that will be coming up! (No Text) <eowyn_rohan> [10/12 @ 11:06] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Ch 17: Of the Coming of Men into the West- Overview: <eowyn_rohan> [10/11 @ 22:44] (2/2)

Excellent (No Text) <Penthe> [10/11 @ 23:16] (0/0)
Looking forward to it! (No Text) <Kimi> [10/11 @ 23:01] (0/0)

I cant' find................. <IRANGER> [10/11 @ 19:38] (3/5)

pssst IRANGER <Penthe> [10/11 @ 20:41] (1/2)

I think you're capable of this one :-) <Kimi> [10/11 @ 20:56] (1/1)

Simple really! <Penthe> [10/11 @ 21:16] (0/0)

earthsea books <mawguy> [10/11 @ 20:05] (0/0)
The author <Kimi> [10/11 @ 19:45] (0/0)

Is Tolkien the Harper Lee of fantasy? <drogo_drogo> [10/11 @ 19:05] (10/13)

What about Tolkien's scholarly works? <dlloyd> [10/14 @ 7:53] (0/0)
The Hobbit and The Silmarillion were hits. <Curious> [10/13 @ 9:52] (0/0)
Atticus and Frodo <an seileachan> [10/13 @ 5:50] (0/0)
I think it's a fine compliment... <Chip of Dale> [10/12 @ 21:13] (1/1)

I thought of MM, too. <Eowyn Wannabe> [10/14 @ 14:41] (0/0)

many "one-hit wonders" may not be <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 19:54] (0/0)
One-hit? <LilyFairbairn> [10/12 @ 15:52] (1/2)

I think you hit it on the head <Greenwood_the_Grape> [10/12 @ 19:39] (1/1)

welcome! <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 19:56] (0/0)

He's not just a fantasy author <Eowyn Wannabe> [10/12 @ 15:02] (0/0)
Comparing Lee and Tolkien <notlost> [10/12 @ 9:09] (0/0)
Yavanna and Feanor come to mind here <Finding Frodo> [10/11 @ 23:11] (0/0)
Most of the best ARE... <Finrod Felagund 5> [10/11 @ 19:33] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham: Parallels elsewhere in Tolkien <squire > [10/11 @ 8:11] (2/2)

Same thing, really <Arquen> [10/13 @ 10:48] (0/0)
same same, but different <Kerewyn > [10/12 @ 7:12] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of Maeglin Summary <Bythedar> [10/11 @ 7:45] (10/13)

thanks, even though I couldn't keep up <an seileachan> [10/12 @ 19:54] (0/0)
Thanks, Bythedar <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 7:51] (0/0)
Thanks for an interesting discussion <Modtheow> [10/11 @ 22:47] (0/0)
Thanks Bythedar <Penthe> [10/11 @ 20:44] (0/0)
I agree with your conclusion. <Curious> [10/11 @ 16:30] (0/0)
Thanks, Bythedar, for leading <Kimi> [10/11 @ 14:05] (0/0)
Thanks, Bythedar - great job (No Text) <Entmaiden> [10/11 @ 13:49] (0/0)
... <Beren IV> [10/11 @ 13:48] (3/3)

just be sure <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 7:49] (0/0)
I hope you can keep posting sometimes <Penthe> [10/11 @ 23:15] (0/0)
fare well wherever you fare... <Arquen> [10/11 @ 22:15] (0/0)

Thanks, Bythedar... <Arquen> [10/11 @ 11:24] (0/0)
Thanks for a great discussion <drogo_drogo> [10/11 @ 8:39] (0/0)

Quick question about Gandalf's movements <Dinendal Vanimedle> [10/11 @ 2:02] (1/2)

Gandalf and Saruman <Atlas> [10/11 @ 3:32] (1/1)

Many Thanks (No Text) <Dinendal Vanimedle> [10/11 @ 3:43] (0/0)

Shelob <Dr.Elf> [10/10 @ 12:55] (4/13)

Shelob's fate is clearly told <squire > [10/10 @ 23:00] (3/5)

Is it just me.... <White Gull> [10/12 @ 0:09] (1/2)

It's from Bored of the Rings <Beren IV> [10/12 @ 14:39] (1/1)

Heard of it, <White Gull> [10/13 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Uh, Bored are we, Squire? (No Text) <notlost> [10/11 @ 16:54] (0/0)
*snort* (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [10/11 @ 0:15] (0/0)

pronounciation? <mawguy> [10/10 @ 17:50] (1/1)

she=female, lob=spider <an seileachan> [10/10 @ 18:33] (0/0)

Shelob in The New Shadow (pure speculation) <drogo_drogo> [10/10 @ 13:25] (1/3)

The D&D crowd also <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 13:33] (1/2)

Oh D & D crowd... I thought I had a crowd of my own now :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/11 @ 17:40] (1/1)

but you *do*! <Lúthien_Rising> [10/11 @ 18:29] (0/0)

forgotten <mawguy> [10/10 @ 13:20] (0/0)

OT: Jacques Derrida, <nerdanel_50> [10/9 @ 15:53] (15/135)

NYT Op-Ed on Derrida <nerdanel_50> [10/14 @ 12:28] (1/5)

Op-Ed Part 2 <nerdanel_50> [10/14 @ 12:32] (1/4)

Sartre? <N.E. Brigand> [10/17 @ 15:06] (1/3)

But it is important to be nice, too. <nerdanel_50> [10/17 @ 18:01] (1/2)

Indeed. <N.E. Brigand> [10/18 @ 12:25] (1/1)

Neither an obituary--even a good one like Taylor's-- <nerdanel_50> [10/18 @ 14:22] (0/0)

Just for fun, here's... <N.E. Brigand> [10/13 @ 13:24] (2/11)

Here is the worst of De Man: <nerdanel_50> [10/13 @ 18:09] (1/8)

So basically, <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 18:18] (1/7)

Oh, that's OK then <squire > [10/13 @ 22:35] (2/6)

The paragraph is shocking. <nerdanel_50> [10/14 @ 12:13] (0/0)
Did I say it was excusable? <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 10:23] (3/4)

Please don't. <N.E. Brigand> [10/14 @ 14:30] (0/0)
Noooooo! <nerdanel_50> [10/14 @ 12:52] (1/1)

*snert* <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 11:13] (0/0)

Actually, I'll bite. <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 10:55] (0/0)

There's a book about de Man's journalism, <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 16:29] (1/1)

Thanks. <N.E. Brigand> [10/13 @ 16:34] (0/0)

Letter to the editor and web page RE: NYT piece <notlost> [10/13 @ 12:43] (1/1)

Thanks for posting that. (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [10/13 @ 13:08] (0/0)

I'm reading him this quarter, <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 9:58] (0/0)
RIP <Scout B> [10/12 @ 15:11] (1/1)

Ooh, published where? (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 15:14] (0/0)

Here's what the Wall Street Journal had to say today <Entmaiden> [10/12 @ 8:10] (1/42)

Why did I read that before having my coffee? <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 12:20] (2/41)

Kimball <Atlas> [10/14 @ 5:40] (2/2)

Better late than never... <White Gull> [10/15 @ 9:21] (0/0)
I am sorry if this discussion makes you feel unwelcome. <nerdanel_50> [10/14 @ 11:47] (0/0)

The part of this piece that may have been meant to inflame <jordan_the_discursive> [10/12 @ 14:52] (2/37)

The responsibilities of truth <squire > [10/12 @ 20:18] (3/33)

The American Way <nerdanel_50> [10/13 @ 10:38] (1/1)

You know, I really don't know what I'm talking about with Derrida <squire > [10/13 @ 22:40] (0/0)

Relativism is very old. <Curious> [10/13 @ 6:24] (2/29)

And....and.....and.....??? <jordan_the_discursive> [10/13 @ 8:36] (3/26)

Please, Jordan... <notlost> [10/17 @ 22:24] (1/1)

Well, I must say <jordan_the_discursive> [10/18 @ 11:05] (0/0)

What would *you* add? <Curious> [10/13 @ 14:20] (0/0)
"the primacy of the writer's intent" <LilyFairbairn> [10/13 @ 10:23] (2/22)

As a novelist... <notlost> [10/17 @ 22:32] (1/1)

Good question <LilyFairbairn> [10/18 @ 14:50] (0/0)

That's why critics <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 10:35] (1/19)

Tolkien did. <N.E. Brigand> [10/13 @ 13:12] (2/18)

There's a difference between "I think" and "clearly" <Entmaiden> [10/13 @ 13:31] (2/3)

Well <N.E. Brigand> [10/13 @ 14:14] (1/1)

I would LOVE to hear <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 14:32] (0/0)

Yes. <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 13:47] (0/0)

Tolkien was an "Old Critic." <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 13:23] (2/13)

This seems extreme. <Curious> [10/13 @ 14:29] (1/9)

There's a great difference between <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 14:49] (1/8)

See, <Curious> [10/13 @ 15:26] (1/7)

Have I <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 15:34] (1/6)

Well, <Curious> [10/13 @ 17:03] (1/5)

I think <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 17:18] (1/4)

What <Curious> [10/14 @ 4:20] (1/3)

Curious, <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 10:43] (1/2)

Again, <Curious> [10/14 @ 11:18] (1/1)

Curious & Lotte <Penthe> [10/14 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Writer's intent <Stanislaus Bocian> [10/13 @ 14:28] (1/2)

Your last point <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 14:51] (1/1)

Is criticism art? <Stanislaus Bocian> [10/14 @ 12:58] (0/0)

relativism is indeed old <notlost> [10/13 @ 8:25] (1/1)

'theoretical objective observer' <Penthe> [10/13 @ 21:56] (0/0)

psst, squire <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 22:45] (0/0)

Well said! <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 15:20] (1/2)

Perhaps... <LilyFairbairn> [10/12 @ 15:56] (1/1)

It's more complicated than that. <Lottelita> [10/13 @ 10:09] (0/0)

thanks for posting this! <Lúthien_Rising> [10/11 @ 15:39] (2/4)

You weren't kidding, LR.... <jordan_the_discursive> [10/12 @ 14:39] (0/0)
His obituary was in Sunday's paper <Entmaiden> [10/11 @ 22:18] (1/2)

marvellous! <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 7:47] (1/1)

You definitely need a week <Entmaiden> [10/12 @ 8:36] (0/0)

Okaaaay... <LilyFairbairn> [10/11 @ 11:56] (2/3)

Preliminary takes on the question <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 2:02] (0/0)
deconstruct everything, I say <Penthe> [10/11 @ 20:51] (1/1)

An Example: <Arquen> [10/12 @ 21:05] (0/0)

FYI--a NYT piece on Derrida, too... <notlost> [10/10 @ 21:59] (4/12)

Snarky. <N.E. Brigand> [10/11 @ 14:47] (0/0)
The Guardian obit is useful <Penthe> [10/10 @ 22:28] (2/2)

also in the Guardian (No Text - Link Inside) <Lúthien_Rising> [10/11 @ 19:46] (0/0)
Yes, that is much better! <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 23:15] (0/0)

The NY Times obit <squire > [10/10 @ 22:15] (2/6)

and not only that...and way off topic <an seileachan> [10/11 @ 8:18] (1/4)

It's "rite of passage" <LilyFairbairn> [10/11 @ 12:03] (2/3)

I think all waders are welcome <Penthe> [10/11 @ 20:48] (0/0)
seems to me being presumptuous <lucia> [10/11 @ 19:05] (1/1)

hear! hear! *head falls back onto wet bar coaster* (No Text) <Arquen> [10/12 @ 10:31] (0/0)

Agreed and agreed-- <Chip of Dale> [10/11 @ 3:46] (0/0)

More like FYM--the NYT has been the site <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 22:07] (0/0)

I was just going to leap out of lurkdom... <notlost> [10/10 @ 14:45] (3/5)

Hey, c'mon back, we've missed you! (No Text) <erather> [10/10 @ 21:16] (0/0)
Good to see you de-lurk <drogo_drogo> [10/10 @ 16:53] (1/2)

which, of course, <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 14:25] (1/1)

It's like Plato's cave <notlost> [10/13 @ 8:26] (0/0)

a disclaimer <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 16:02] (0/0)

OK, but <an seileachan> [10/10 @ 14:31] (2/31)

Here's a shot and a link to a better definition <drogo_drogo> [10/10 @ 16:44] (1/23)

Stupid question: <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 17:06] (2/22)

A deconstructive reading cannot have a goal <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 17:55] (2/19)

questions to see if I'm understanding you... <lucia> [10/10 @ 21:00] (2/10)

an attempt to answer <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 21:47] (1/4)

OK, so...is there Truth with a capital T? <an seileachan> [10/11 @ 6:31] (2/3)

I still want to respond, but <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 1:02] (0/0)
I want to respond but have to teach <nerdanel_50> [10/11 @ 10:56] (1/1)

thanks. The "undeconstructible" <an seileachan> [10/11 @ 11:43] (0/0)

I don't really understand, but... <notlost> [10/10 @ 21:08] (1/4)

my borders are getting squiggy.. <lucia> [10/10 @ 21:15] (1/3)

You reach the actual nub of the matter <Penthe> [10/10 @ 21:30] (1/2)

Also a myth... <notlost> [10/10 @ 21:39] (1/1)

Myths & wallowing are a good mix! (No Text) <Penthe> [10/10 @ 21:44] (0/0)

but <an seileachan> [10/10 @ 18:23] (1/7)

No, it does not. <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 18:29] (1/6)

ok but <an seileachan> [10/10 @ 18:44] (2/5)

Like Elvis, it's Everywhere <notlost> [10/10 @ 20:56] (2/3)

Wonderfully well said! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [10/11 @ 0:14] (0/0)
"forces me to wallow in something new." <lucia> [10/10 @ 21:10] (1/1)

Aesthetic...but... <notlost> [10/10 @ 21:14] (0/0)

Here's a nice quote to help with the idea of 'purpose' <Penthe> [10/10 @ 19:13] (0/0)

what is the purpose of reading? (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 17:14] (1/1)

I asked first. (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 17:15] (0/0)

Among other things, <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 16:16] (1/6)

thanks, can you suggest <an seileachan> [10/10 @ 16:42] (2/5)

you might try <Lúthien_Rising> [10/12 @ 18:13] (1/3)

Begging your pardon, but <nerdanel_50> [10/12 @ 20:15] (2/2)

Culler = frivolous *goes for a liedown* (No Text) <Penthe> [10/14 @ 20:19] (0/0)
thanks! I've not seen that one (No Text) <Lúthien_Rising> [10/13 @ 7:24] (0/0)

psst, a.s... <lucia> [10/10 @ 20:48] (0/0)

I like to think <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 13:12] (0/0)
Sorry to hear that but... <Arquen> [10/9 @ 22:57] (3/4)

Thanks for that... <notlost> [10/10 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Or the Professor himself <drogo_drogo> [10/10 @ 7:35] (0/0)
:'o] (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [10/9 @ 23:38] (1/1)

MSH vents steam at 9:00 <Arquen> [10/10 @ 11:14] (0/0)

You guys were my first thought <Kimi> [10/9 @ 19:02] (0/0)
As one who was lucky enough to have studied with him, <drogo_drogo> [10/9 @ 17:53] (1/1)

ditto.. though I never *studied* with him... I met him <hatster> [10/10 @ 16:34] (0/0)

What is and is not science fiction and fantasy? <Inferno> [10/9 @ 12:42] (12/43)

How would you classify the Dune books? <linkinparkelf> [10/13 @ 21:14] (1/1)

Political allegory ;) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/13 @ 23:42] (0/0)

And now a quote from Arthur C. Clarke: <Curious> [10/12 @ 15:13] (1/3)

I think Star Trek <Golfimbul> [10/12 @ 21:21] (1/2)

Tolkien isn't the only fantasy writer <Curious> [10/13 @ 6:10] (1/1)

It looks back to the old Jedi ways not forward to new scientific discoveries. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/13 @ 23:41] (0/0)

For me, science fiction uses machinery and technology <Entmaiden> [10/12 @ 8:25] (0/0)
Some thoughts from a RR lurker <Arwen's daughter> [10/11 @ 17:24] (3/7)

Hum, one of Heinlein's own stories <linkinparkelf> [10/13 @ 21:09] (0/0)
What *should* be science fiction vs. what *is* <Curious> [10/12 @ 8:42] (0/0)
I guess Star Trek isn't science fiction then. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/11 @ 18:25] (1/4)

Why, though? <Entmaiden> [10/11 @ 22:24] (2/3)

Space ships make u-turns and beings from different planets [evolutionary lines] lust after each other. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/12 @ 21:09] (0/0)
To start with, warp drive. <Curious> [10/12 @ 3:33] (1/1)

Kinda OT: In theory, Warp Drive is possible <Bythedar> [10/12 @ 8:28] (0/0)

One of the biggest problems with genre <notlost> [10/10 @ 15:05] (0/0)
Genre definitions are made to be broken. <Curious> [10/10 @ 6:23] (2/5)

Tangent on time-machines <Atlas> [10/11 @ 1:52] (0/0)
Great points, but... <Golfimbul> [10/10 @ 23:45] (1/3)

Yes, plenty <Penthe> [10/11 @ 0:33] (1/2)

In a lot of English bookshops <Gerontius> [10/11 @ 2:04] (1/1)

Thanks - that's interesting <Penthe> [10/11 @ 4:43] (0/0)

Some points from Asimov's essays <Suni> [10/10 @ 4:30] (2/6)

I don't think Tolkien would agree. <Curious> [10/11 @ 7:35] (2/3)

Well said. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/11 @ 12:37] (0/0)
They are both good story-tellers <squire > [10/11 @ 8:04] (1/1)

Well, the example I quoted, <Curious> [10/11 @ 16:21] (0/0)

Are Asimov's essays <Golfimbul> [10/10 @ 23:54] (1/1)

Some are at least... <Suni> [10/11 @ 14:51] (0/0)

OK. Here's my proper response. <Gerontius> [10/9 @ 16:32] (2/8)

I assume that it's obvious that I disagree <Inferno> [10/10 @ 11:52] (2/2)

Well, if we're going to start working on percentage accuracy <Gerontius> [10/11 @ 2:06] (0/0)
Here is something I've noticed <Golfimbul> [10/10 @ 23:36] (0/0)

I like this a lot <LilyFairbairn> [10/9 @ 16:43] (1/4)

BTW check out Jane Yolan's dragon books <Golfimbul> [10/10 @ 2:12] (1/3)

Anne McCaffrey <Penthe> [10/10 @ 4:30] (1/2)

psst, Penthe <nerdanel_50> [10/10 @ 13:39] (1/1)

pssst nerdanel *chortles* <Penthe> [10/10 @ 18:14] (0/0)

I googled around and found this: <Arquen> [10/9 @ 15:47] (0/0)
I wasn't rubbing your nose in it, I was acting on my dislike of OS Card <Gerontius> [10/9 @ 14:49] (1/1)

strongly agreed with your take on Card <lucia> [10/10 @ 20:29] (0/0)

I happen to believe <Golfimbul> [10/9 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Good question <LilyFairbairn> [10/9 @ 13:13] (0/0)

OT: technical capitalization question for the editors among us <Elf_Maven> [10/8 @ 23:29] (4/10)

answered over on Main --> (No Text) <Lúthien_Rising> [10/11 @ 16:28] (1/1)

I knew there was another editor among us! <Elf_Maven> [10/11 @ 23:04] (0/0)

it's correct <Annael> [10/11 @ 14:28] (1/3)

Gregg 360-c <Elf_Maven> [10/12 @ 10:41] (1/2)

eep <Annael> [10/12 @ 13:55] (1/1)

That helps! <Elf_Maven> [10/12 @ 20:39] (0/0)

This looks so wrong to me. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/9 @ 13:08] (0/0)
Typesetter here <froditz> [10/9 @ 5:03] (1/2)

Published by Houghton Mifflin(?) <Elf_Maven> [10/9 @ 15:59] (1/1)

That *is* odd <froditz> [10/9 @ 16:07] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Open Discussion <Bythedar> [10/8 @ 18:26] (2/2)

Parallels to this story in myth and fairy tale <drogo_drogo> [10/9 @ 7:14] (0/0)
Bythedar... <lucia> [10/8 @ 21:59] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Part 11 <Bythedar> [10/8 @ 18:25] (3/6)

doom-fate-curse <an seileachan> [10/9 @ 9:36] (0/0)
answers <lucia> [10/8 @ 20:09] (2/2)

Meaglin is an enigma <PhantomS> [10/9 @ 2:08] (0/0)
Turgon is probably delighted with Maeglin. <erather> [10/8 @ 21:26] (0/0)

What was troubling Idril? <erather> [10/8 @ 20:01] (1/1)

Idril's troubles <lucia> [10/8 @ 20:14] (0/0)

Really, just who the heck is Tom Bombadil, anyway? (No Text - Image Inside) <IRANGER> [10/8 @ 8:02] (4/7)

Ned Flanders? (No Text) <Sundance> [10/12 @ 10:45] (0/0)
He's the Witchking, of course! (No Text - Link Inside) <Man of Rohan> [10/9 @ 14:14] (0/0)
He was one of the Keebler elves. (No Text) <irpacynot> [10/8 @ 12:53] (1/3)

Ha! And btw <Morwen of Lossarnach> [10/9 @ 18:14] (1/2)

Yes, I know what you mean! <arwëon> [10/10 @ 13:11] (1/1)

The truth about Santa <Aeliyana> [10/10 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Sorry, I can't read your picture. (No Text) <Curious> [10/8 @ 8:10] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of Maeglin Part 10 <Bythedar> [10/8 @ 7:50] (6/8)

What's up with that javelin? <erather> [10/8 @ 19:21] (1/1)

Good point. <Kimi> [10/8 @ 21:44] (0/0)

It's not Eol who surprises me <Modtheow> [10/8 @ 15:25] (1/1)

you are having too much fun with your dolls...ROTFLOL (No Text) <lucia> [10/8 @ 20:18] (0/0)

Sending Eöl to Mandos shows a sort of mercy on Turgon's part... <Tar-Telperien> [10/8 @ 14:04] (0/0)
Antother observation: <Arquen> [10/8 @ 12:25] (0/0)
Tartarus in Mandos? <RaMmHrM> [10/8 @ 10:51] (0/0)
Defenestration <Arquen> [10/8 @ 9:24] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham: Speaking with Dragons. <squire > [10/8 @ 7:03] (5/10)

Speech over flame? <Kerewyn > [10/11 @ 3:31] (1/2)

Yes, why don't dragons just torch everything in their way? <squire > [10/11 @ 21:14] (1/1)

Good point... had not considered that angle (No Text) <Kerewyn > [10/12 @ 4:58] (0/0)

Google says... <Arquen> [10/9 @ 11:06] (0/0)
Given a little more time, <erather> [10/8 @ 22:53] (1/1)

another rule or two <Menelwyn> [10/9 @ 19:08] (0/0)

E: There is a multilegged creature standing on your shoulder (No Text) <Arquen> [10/8 @ 12:29] (1/1)

"Hey, yer shoe's untied!" <squire > [10/12 @ 22:47] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham,huh......... <IRANGER> [10/8 @ 7:50] (1/1)

The complete text is in my footer. <squire > [10/8 @ 8:28] (0/0)

Has anyone............... <IRANGER> [10/7 @ 16:37] (8/21)

OT the OT: The Last Chronicles <Tail-kinker> [10/10 @ 22:44] (1/1)

Yes, they'll be out soon <Penthe> [10/11 @ 0:37] (0/0)

Hello Iranger... <OrcKid> [10/10 @ 15:41] (0/0)
My son is reading it now <Raynbow Elf> [10/9 @ 2:00] (0/0)
My thoughts <well he's back> [10/8 @ 9:29] (1/1)

The last Unicorn? (No Text) <IRANGER> [10/9 @ 16:09] (0/0)

psst IRANGER <eowyn_rohan> [10/8 @ 6:41] (1/2)

Middle School ;) (No Text) <IRANGER> [10/8 @ 7:41] (1/1)

Thanks for clarifying. <N.E. Brigand> [10/8 @ 9:17] (0/0)

pssst IRANGER <Penthe> [10/8 @ 4:49] (0/0)
Welcome to the Reading Room, Iranger. <Arquen> [10/7 @ 23:19] (0/0)
Cud you giev the autor? <squire > [10/7 @ 16:47] (2/9)

Here's the lowdown squire............... <IRANGER> [10/7 @ 18:43] (1/2)

Is this an in joke? <Elf_Maven> [10/7 @ 21:43] (1/1)

Not really. <Arquen> [10/7 @ 23:16] (0/0)

It's like Tolkien's works, all right <Penthe> [10/7 @ 18:31] (1/5)

Yeah. <Silverlode> [10/7 @ 18:36] (1/4)

I read through it briefly <drogo_drogo> [10/8 @ 7:00] (1/3)

He has another book....... <IRANGER> [10/8 @ 7:48] (1/2)

You had me thinking <PisceanMaid> [10/8 @ 10:48] (1/1)

Here's some advice, <IRANGER> [10/11 @ 19:42] (0/0)

Original Lewis review of The Hobbit? <Elf_Maven> [10/7 @ 14:23] (3/12)

This comes from rec.arts.books.Tolkien (No Text - Link Inside) <Arevanye> [10/7 @ 15:07] (3/5)

So true... <Kerewyn > [10/7 @ 23:03] (0/0)
That's the one -- do you think <Elf_Maven> [10/7 @ 21:56] (1/1)

I doubt it <Arevanye> [10/7 @ 21:59] (0/0)

For those, like me... <N.E. Brigand> [10/7 @ 17:02] (1/1)

An interesting sidenote to Phantasties: <Elf_Maven> [10/7 @ 21:50] (0/0)

This book has a reprint of the review <squire > [10/7 @ 15:04] (2/4)

BTW, squire . . . <Elf_Maven> [10/8 @ 23:09] (1/2)

amicus tuus google est. (No Text) <squire > [10/9 @ 0:00] (1/1)

OK, I guess I can't ask you <Elf_Maven> [10/9 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Excellent work -- thank you! <Elf_Maven> [10/7 @ 21:52] (0/0)

Lewis reviews Hobbit <janeyan> [10/7 @ 14:49] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of Maeglin Part 9 <Bythedar> [10/7 @ 9:52] (5/6)

Squatters rights <erather> [10/7 @ 20:57] (0/0)
Aredhrel's story and fate <drogo_drogo> [10/7 @ 16:19] (0/0)
Eol's sense of ownership <Kimi> [10/7 @ 14:42] (0/0)
Fear of treachery. <N.E. Brigand> [10/7 @ 11:19] (0/0)
Poor Eol! <PhantomS> [10/7 @ 10:03] (1/1)

Gondolin...Gondor....at least it was close! :) (No Text) <Bythedar> [10/7 @ 10:27] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of Maeglin Part 8 <Bythedar> [10/7 @ 9:34] (2/4)

a mild rant <lucia> [10/7 @ 11:15] (2/2)

It's possible <Kimi> [10/7 @ 14:24] (0/0)
good point. <N.E. Brigand> [10/7 @ 11:28] (0/0)

"The horses!" <N.E. Brigand> [10/7 @ 11:05] (0/0)

D.M.E.D: Sea of Rhun <Iarwain_Ben-Adar> [10/6 @ 20:18] (1/2)

No need to apologize! <N.E. Brigand> [10/6 @ 20:21] (1/1)

you can ask Karen <Lúthien_Rising> [10/6 @ 20:26] (0/0)

discussing LOTR again? <Smeágol> [10/6 @ 15:00] (3/6)

In the meantime... <N.E. Brigand> [10/6 @ 19:16] (1/1)

Good advice. Thanks, Brigand. (No Text) <Kimi> [10/6 @ 20:00] (0/0)

The Reading Room votes on the chapter discussions <Entmaiden> [10/6 @ 16:35] (1/2)

But I'm betting a mithril vest <drogo_drogo> [10/6 @ 18:00] (1/1)

I think you're right <Entmaiden> [10/6 @ 21:50] (0/0)

yes! <janeyan> [10/6 @ 16:09] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of Maeglin Part 7 <Bythedar> [10/6 @ 12:40] (6/7)

Law and dooms <drogo_drogo> [10/7 @ 5:47] (0/0)
More thoughts <Kimi> [10/6 @ 20:30] (0/0)
What we have here is the distinctive pattern <erather> [10/6 @ 20:06] (0/0)
answers <lucia> [10/6 @ 19:32] (0/0)
Interesting bit on Curufin <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 18:09] (1/1)

kinda makes you wonder <PhantomS> [10/7 @ 9:47] (0/0)

How to pick sides on this one? Hmmm <Arquen> [10/6 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Part 6 <Bythedar> [10/6 @ 8:20] (4/6)

On #6 <Arquen> [10/7 @ 0:08] (0/0)
maybe reflecting his dwarvish preferences? <lucia> [10/6 @ 18:57] (1/2)

one place at least is an example <PhantomS> [10/7 @ 9:54] (1/1)

mod parent up... (No Text) <Arquen> [10/7 @ 10:44] (0/0)

It's more complicated than that... <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 17:55] (0/0)
How come ladies get no power? <Lady Scaper> [10/6 @ 12:23] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Part 5 <Bythedar> [10/6 @ 8:06] (6/9)

Reminds me of "The Namesake" <Finding Frodo> [10/6 @ 20:58] (2/3)

That's exactly how my Father was named!!! <Lady Scaper> [10/7 @ 12:29] (1/1)

That's a neat tradition! <Finding Frodo> [10/8 @ 22:30] (0/0)

name changes <lucia> [10/7 @ 10:49] (0/0)

Some thoughts <Kimi> [10/6 @ 19:57] (0/0)
Possessiveness and naming <drogo_drogo> [10/6 @ 16:05] (0/0)
Eöl vs. the Noldor <Lúthien_Rising> [10/6 @ 15:25] (0/0)
Of Lomion the Half-Noldorin <eowyn_rohan> [10/6 @ 10:56] (0/0)
Why Eol could be afraid of the Noldor <Lady Scaper> [10/6 @ 10:34] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham: Speaking of Dragons. <squire > [10/6 @ 7:12] (6/14)

Twist of phrase and a psst <drogo_drogo> [10/8 @ 6:48] (1/1)

Thank you! <squire > [10/8 @ 7:09] (0/0)

JRR's dragons.. and humour <Kerewyn > [10/7 @ 1:30] (0/0)
Is there a good... <N.E. Brigand> [10/6 @ 19:30] (3/3)

there once was a thread <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/7 @ 17:08] (0/0)
LotR is filled with humor. <Curious> [10/7 @ 3:47] (0/0)
Ah, seeking out <squire > [10/6 @ 20:42] (0/0)

not in front of the children! <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/6 @ 18:20] (1/4)

In the kiddie version <Kimi> [10/6 @ 18:55] (2/3)

Wonder if he enjoyed the "parson's nose"... <Kerewyn > [10/7 @ 0:48] (1/1)

I've heard it called <Kimi> [10/7 @ 0:53] (0/0)

Quality of parson(s) is not strained <Penthe> [10/6 @ 22:06] (0/0)

Thigh slappers <White Gull> [10/6 @ 12:33] (0/0)
We see Chrysophylax beg for mercy. <Curious> [10/6 @ 9:34] (0/0)

D.M.E.D: Nali <Iarwain_Ben-Adar> [10/5 @ 9:11] (1/5)

Does it mean anything? <N.E. Brigand> [10/5 @ 15:49] (1/4)

The names are all from the Norse sagas <squire > [10/5 @ 17:06] (2/3)

Wow! <N.E. Brigand> [10/6 @ 19:37] (1/1)

Is names the which you are for looking <squire > [10/6 @ 22:03] (0/0)

I think Tolkien did the Dwarves a favor... <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 21:05] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Part 4 <Bythedar> [10/5 @ 8:46] (5/9)

Delurking for a moment: Other comments <Elen> [10/6 @ 10:26] (0/0)
I think I've seen this movie before... <Arquen> [10/5 @ 21:27] (1/3)

So you think <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 0:59] (1/2)

depends on scope <Lúthien_Rising> [10/6 @ 8:04] (1/1)

Excellent point. (No Text) <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 13:32] (0/0)

Do Eöl and Aredhel deserve each-other? <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 21:00] (0/0)
Eol seems spiderish here <Kimi> [10/5 @ 19:07] (1/1)

Eol as the male Ungoliant <drogo_drogo> [10/6 @ 9:00] (0/0)

Seduction by enchantment <erather> [10/5 @ 15:46] (0/0)

Sil Discussion: Of Maeglin Part 3 <Bythedar> [10/5 @ 8:28] (5/13)

Aredhel Restlessness <Lady Scaper> [10/6 @ 10:21] (0/0)
What do women want? <nerdanel_50> [10/6 @ 0:24] (1/1)

respect, love, money, grateful children... <an seileachan> [10/6 @ 6:00] (0/0)

Morality and independence? <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 17:47] (2/7)

But noble in self-sacrifice? <Liath> [10/9 @ 6:43] (0/0)
Hmm...Morality of independence <Finding Frodo> [10/5 @ 21:51] (2/5)

Although Aredhel <Kimi> [10/5 @ 22:55] (1/2)

Youth? <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 1:07] (1/1)

"She was younger in the years <Kimi> [10/6 @ 1:25] (0/0)

Aragorn (good) <erather> [10/5 @ 22:20] (1/1)

Aragorn is a king... <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 1:03] (0/0)

restlessness/enchantment <Lúthien_Rising> [10/5 @ 15:48] (0/0)
Eol and his Old Forest <drogo_drogo> [10/5 @ 11:56] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham: The sword that cannot be sheathed <squire > [10/4 @ 9:58] (5/8)

A nature solid and true, even to a fault <Kerewyn > [10/5 @ 1:49] (0/0)
Tailbiter can't do it all. <erather> [10/4 @ 22:48] (0/0)
Backing his luck. <N.E. Brigand> [10/4 @ 14:22] (0/0)
Giles has courage and sense. <Curious> [10/4 @ 11:50] (0/0)
well, he was grovelling <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/4 @ 11:49] (1/3)

Giles v. Bilbo <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/4 @ 12:43] (2/2)

Tailbiter was a reward <Penthe> [10/4 @ 19:13] (0/0)
Bilbo was smaller and more timid. <Curious> [10/4 @ 13:36] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Part 2 <Bythedar> [10/4 @ 9:57] (9/16)

Does Turgon know the dangers? <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 1:46] (0/0)
The wierd thing is... <Arquen> [10/5 @ 0:34] (0/0)
Random thoughts <nerdanel_50> [10/5 @ 0:31] (0/0)
The March-wardens give Aredhel <Kimi> [10/4 @ 17:07] (0/0)
Thingol bears some responsibility for this <Entmaiden> [10/4 @ 16:37] (2/2)

She is connected. <PhantomS> [10/5 @ 0:32] (0/0)
But she looks connected, <erather> [10/4 @ 19:44] (0/0)

on danger <Lúthien_Rising> [10/4 @ 15:49] (1/2)

Becky Sharp? (No Text) <Penthe> [10/4 @ 19:07] (1/1)

yes, I think so <Lúthien_Rising> [10/5 @ 7:45] (0/0)

thoughts <lucia> [10/4 @ 15:08] (1/1)

"Elf Maidens Gone Wild" <Finding Frodo> [10/4 @ 23:09] (0/0)

Doom of the Noldor and other plans <drogo_drogo> [10/4 @ 13:14] (1/2)

I agree with your broader vision <Menelwyn> [10/4 @ 17:50] (1/1)

elven fate <an seileachan> [10/6 @ 6:06] (0/0)

Aredhel worked her own doom. <Curious> [10/4 @ 11:41] (0/0)

D.M.E.D: Fimbrethil <Iarwain_Ben-Adar> [10/4 @ 9:51] (1/3)

"When their gardens... <N.E. Brigand> [10/4 @ 13:43] (1/2)

Tolkien mentions the Entwives in Letters <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/4 @ 18:17] (1/1)

Loose ends are good sometimes <93143> [10/6 @ 17:30] (0/0)

Sil Discussion : Of Maeglin Part 1 <Bythedar> [10/4 @ 9:49] (3/8)

Aredhel's tantrum <Arquen> [10/4 @ 13:49] (2/3)

Tolkien and strong women <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 1:41] (0/0)
i agree <lucia> [10/4 @ 14:36] (1/1)

headstrong vs strong <Penthe> [10/4 @ 19:03] (0/0)

Aredhel's restlessness <drogo_drogo> [10/4 @ 13:07] (2/2)

there may even be some <Menelwyn> [10/4 @ 17:44] (0/0)
good point! <Entmaiden> [10/4 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Tolkien loves to give tragedy roots. <Curious> [10/4 @ 11:33] (0/0)

Of Maeglin: Introduction <Bythedar> [10/4 @ 9:42] (0/0)

NDQ: The Sil: Maeglin <Lúthien_Rising> [10/3 @ 8:30] (3/17)

What language is the Sil written in? <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 21:26] (1/3)

Long before there were "translations" <squire > [10/6 @ 0:23] (1/2)

I'm just curious about... <Beren IV> [10/6 @ 0:53] (1/1)

Ah, I see your point <squire > [10/6 @ 7:07] (0/0)

Isn't this premature? <Curious> [10/4 @ 13:38] (2/6)

Yes, I do think this is premature <Kimi> [10/4 @ 14:38] (1/2)

actually, I'm thinking <Lúthien_Rising> [10/4 @ 14:49] (1/1)

That sounds good. <Kimi> [10/4 @ 15:00] (0/0)

The NDQs... <N.E. Brigand> [10/4 @ 14:30] (2/2)

yup, that's the idea <Lúthien_Rising> [10/4 @ 14:48] (0/0)
One could argue either way <erather> [10/4 @ 14:40] (0/0)

Coerced marraige? <Beren IV> [10/4 @ 0:01] (1/5)

Here's what I've been able to find about that: <erather> [10/4 @ 1:05] (1/4)

Seduction I can agree with... <Beren IV> [10/4 @ 12:56] (1/3)

The problem is, seduction = marriage. <erather> [10/4 @ 14:33] (1/2)

That leads to a dead end, though. <Beren IV> [10/5 @ 1:56] (1/1)

Feonor was separated, not divorced. <erather> [10/5 @ 14:13] (0/0)

Sil Ch 14&15-Summary <Arquen> [10/2 @ 22:54] (14/19)

Great summary! Thanks! (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/4 @ 11:10] (0/0)
*sigh of jealousy* <Ascarwen> [10/4 @ 11:07] (0/0)
thanks! <hills> [10/4 @ 6:53] (0/0)
slainte! (a toast!) <an seileachan> [10/4 @ 5:27] (0/0)
Thanks, Arquen <Entmaiden> [10/3 @ 17:47] (0/0)
Great job, Arquen, thanks! (No Text) <erather> [10/3 @ 17:06] (0/0)
Thank you! (No Text) <Curious> [10/3 @ 9:10] (0/0)
thanks, Arquen! <Lúthien_Rising> [10/3 @ 8:26] (1/1)

Oh, and <Arquen> [10/7 @ 0:50] (0/0)

Thanks for all the insight <drogo_drogo> [10/3 @ 7:15] (1/2)

pssst drogo <Penthe> [10/3 @ 17:24] (1/1)

Thanks, <drogo_drogo> [10/4 @ 5:46] (0/0)

Thanks Arquen <Penthe> [10/3 @ 4:44] (0/0)
thank you Arquen <nerdanel_50> [10/3 @ 0:53] (0/0)
The rubaiyat? <squire > [10/3 @ 0:05] (2/2)

thanks, squire <an seileachan> [10/4 @ 5:21] (0/0)
Oops, need to watch fingers more closely. (No Text) <Arquen> [10/3 @ 10:44] (0/0)

Great summary! (No Text) <Beren IV> [10/2 @ 23:21] (0/0)
Wonderful discussions and a masterful summary! <Kimi> [10/2 @ 23:14] (0/0)

daughters of Arwen <janeyan> [10/1 @ 20:27] (2/10)

More questions <eowyn_rohan> [10/2 @ 11:52] (2/8)

she is mortal <PhantomS> [10/3 @ 8:28] (1/6)

How exactly does she attain this state? <eowyn_rohan> [10/3 @ 10:22] (3/5)

Thanks folks! (No Text) <eowyn_rohan> [10/5 @ 2:55] (0/0)
The Children Of Luthien <PhantomS> [10/3 @ 22:47] (1/2)

Well, sort of... <Beren IV> [10/4 @ 0:05] (1/1)

Numenorean = high man/woman <PhantomS> [10/4 @ 11:10] (0/0)

Two possibilities: <erather> [10/3 @ 14:15] (0/0)

Arwen's children are mortal, just as Elros' children were. <erather> [10/2 @ 17:27] (0/0)

Alas, we know practically nothing. <erather> [10/1 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Sil-Ch 13&14: Open Forum <Arquen> [10/1 @ 19:08] (1/2)

Attach .jpg? <Arquen> [10/2 @ 15:35] (1/1)

try this link (No Text - Link Inside) <Lúthien_Rising> [10/2 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Sil-Ch 14. Q10: Odd Coda <Arquen> [10/1 @ 19:06] (1/1)

Are the Valar at peace? <Beren IV> [10/1 @ 19:47] (0/0)

Sil-Ch 14. Q9 Nasty rumors and backstabbing <Arquen> [10/1 @ 11:06] (5/7)

It feels rather forced. <squire > [10/3 @ 23:03] (1/1)

On the other hand <93143> [10/6 @ 17:15] (0/0)

I don't blame Thingol here... <Beren IV> [10/1 @ 19:43] (0/0)
Philological politics <drogo_drogo> [10/1 @ 17:44] (1/1)

In "War and Peace" <erather> [10/1 @ 18:25] (0/0)

The obvious model <erather> [10/1 @ 15:03] (0/0)
Noldor is the anti-Latin? <Bythedar> [10/1 @ 13:22] (0/0)

** October Discussion Roll Call <Altaira> [10/1 @ 10:33] (9/19)

Thanks, all! (No Text) <Altaira> [10/4 @ 15:27] (0/0)
If no one else volunteers, I'll tackle it, <hatster> [10/2 @ 10:14] (2/4)

I hate to impose, but <Altaira> [10/4 @ 14:21] (0/0)
just post everything before Thursday :-) (No Text) <Lúthien_Rising> [10/2 @ 11:24] (1/2)

We'll pass your questions on to Verlyn Flieger Friday night. <nerdanel_50> [10/3 @ 13:37] (1/1)

pass them to me, I'll be sitting <an seileachan> [10/3 @ 18:49] (0/0)

*hurries to fetch the Sil* <eowyn_rohan> [10/2 @ 10:01] (0/0)
Yes, Ma'am. Present and accounted for. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 0:10] (0/0)
*Mutters something about Beren and Luthien* <Beren IV> [10/1 @ 19:50] (1/1)

If you're talking of something more substantial than <Kimi> [10/2 @ 5:03] (0/0)

Well, I'll be at Marquette, too, <Entmaiden> [10/1 @ 17:02] (1/1)

Oops <Altaira> [10/4 @ 14:25] (0/0)

checking in! <Menelwyn> [10/1 @ 15:48] (0/0)
Gosh, here already??! <Bythedar> [10/1 @ 13:11] (0/0)
Sucker with a taste for pain raises hand <squire > [10/1 @ 12:24] (2/4)

Thanks, squire <Altaira> [10/4 @ 14:23] (0/0)
*readies the riding crop* <Lottelita> [10/1 @ 17:36] (1/2)

*readies the mace* <squire > [10/2 @ 9:49] (1/1)

nor which kind of mace :-) (No Text) <hatster> [10/2 @ 10:11] (0/0)

D.M.E.D: Poros <Iarwain_Ben-Adar> [10/1 @ 9:01] (1/5)

Again with Tolkien's fords! <squire > [10/1 @ 9:58] (2/4)

It is more likely <Curious> [10/2 @ 16:51] (1/1)

You're probably right <squire > [10/4 @ 12:14] (0/0)

Reminds me of the Narnia scene... <Chip of Dale> [10/1 @ 10:34] (1/1)

In the Narnia chapter you refer to, <Arevanye> [10/1 @ 17:07] (0/0)

Farmer Giles of Ham: The character of the blacksmith. <squire > [10/1 @ 7:42] (3/7)

3 opponents for Giles. <N.E. Brigand> [10/3 @ 11:42] (1/1)

the most pleasant prophecy of all <Penthe> [10/3 @ 17:28] (0/0)

"We'll all be rooned!" said Sunny Sam <Kimi> [10/2 @ 4:50] (2/3)

Very funny! <squire > [10/2 @ 9:48] (1/1)

Good footnote squire <Penthe> [10/3 @ 4:37] (0/0)

Great poem! Thanks! (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [10/2 @ 9:30] (0/0)

It's been much too long since I studied Latin. <erather> [10/1 @ 19:54] (0/0)