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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3h

Amazing! Ah, it reminds me of Northern Exposure and Local Hero!

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 16h

When Faramir, Éowyn, & Merry need help from the Houses of Healing, there is no charge for the service. Aragorn and the healers healed because it's the right thing to do when anyone is sick or hurt, and because the place of healers in Gondor was respected & supported. This is how this should work.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 2d

You have a lovely voice. Thank you for the history, too. Fascinating.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for creating this. You're saving lives.

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Andrew Ferguson @trotter.tolkienguide.com · 3d

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Guide to Tolkien Calendars Launch Event

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Daddy! This is a scene I truly love. Like something from the Brothers Grimm.

Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

Tolkien believed that recovery, escape, and consolation were three of the great gifts of fairy-stories. If you'd like to give such joyful qualities as holiday gifts this year, they are the themes of my new book: 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 · 3d

I've tried to capture the magic of Goldberry's lilting voice drifting down from above in the rain in this video short to show what drew the hobbits away to the window from the breakfast table. Can you imagine being there? www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGz5...

Goldberry's Washing Day - Miriam Ellis Fine Art

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

What is Goldberry's Washing Day? Does Tom Bombadil's house still exist somewhere in #Middle-earth? Please, come enjoy my new blog post this weekend: www.miriamellis.com/post/the-glo...

The Glory of Goldberry's Washing Day

A gentle rain is one of nature's loveliest gifts. Have you ever been in a garden during a sunshower? Then, you may have felt the plants come more alive and seeing them glow in the light as rain comes ...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 3d

Brand new prints available today of "Goldberry's Washing Day"! A marvelous fairy-tale scene. More links in comments!
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Goldberry #TomBombadil #TheLordoftheRings #Hobbits

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 5d

If I can lend any digital art to add to the festivity of your gathering, please just ask. I am quite a fan of Tolkienien feasts!https://www.miriamellis.com/product-page/refreshed-and-encouraged-print

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 5d

Indeed!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 5d

Elf-friends say they enjoy my faithful depictions of elves, and you might enjoy my book: www.amazon.com/dp/196136119...

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: 9781961361195: Ellis, Miriam: Books

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 5d

Brave the hobbit fear of heights, climb the hithlain ladder with Frodo and Sam, and meet Haldir and his brothers in this video short: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xx8...

Lothlórien: The Flet in the Mallorn with Haldir

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 5d

Escaping from the Road into trees is a Tolkienien tradition. New blog post today, including a discussion of Haldir's very curious remark about Valinor: www.miriamellis.com/post/on-the-...

On the Flet With Haldir: Tree Escapes in Tolkien

It takes vision to look up from the toilsome single dimension of the Road and see the vertical possibilities of escaping into trees. J.R.R. Tolkien gives us this surprising change of position with Bil...

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 5d

🌟New prints available today for your holiday gift-giving lists! Escape into safety and beauty with the fellowship in this sparkling scene amid the golden Mallorn boughs of Lothlórien. More links in comments. www.miriamellis.com/product-page... #Tolkien #TolkienArt

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 7d

Amazing, Donato! Congratulations. My whole family played D&D in the 80s. I was a hobbit!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8d

So kind of you, dear Marcel. Thank you for the lovely inclusion. Such a fan of your publication!

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and hard personal experience on this. You are absolutely right.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8d

The reality of nature is abundance. Depriving anyone of this bounty is a derangement. The earth would give every little person plenty to eat if a few confused and hurtful people stepped aside and sought help for their tragic misunderstanding of life.

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 8d

Today at the North Pole...

#Tolkien #FatherChristmas #NorthPolarBear

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Father Christmas and The North Polar Bear

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prancingponypod.bsky.social @prancingponypod.bsky.social · 9d

Our Call for Papers for the 2025 PPP Moot happening December 18-21 is here, as well as one for activities and entertainments! And if you’re wondering more about this event, check out our website for details, registration and more: theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10d

So kind of you to say. Thank you,

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Miriam Ellis @miriamellis.bsky.social · 10d

Observing All Saints' Day today with a study of Tolkien's Confirmation saint, St. Philip Neri who was filled with hobbit-like humor, inspired elf-like music, and cared for Rome's most exploited folk with great mercy. His founding of the Oratorians gave #Tolkien a second home in his orphaned youth.

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