Other Voices Dec 24th

[sartorias]

Today's writer is J.R.R. Tolkien, writing almost daily, certainly weekly, to his son during the last year of the war. He almost always began letters My dearest.

December 24, 1944:

I am v. glad that you enjoyed the next three ch. of the Ring. The 3rd consignment shd. reach you about Dec. 10 and the last on 14. Jan. I shall be eager for more

Comments

[sartorias]

Thank you--same to you! (By the way I love the tatoo of the Santa Hat on the dragon hide)

[kateelliott]

[lisa_marli]

I don't often respond to your entries though I read them all. Thank you for all your wondeful quotes and poems and bits.
Have a Happy Christmas and a wondeful creative New Year.
Peace
Lisa, Harold and Harold

[sartorias]

Understood--I read fast, respond too rarely (am better in summer) so I would never cavil at others who have little time.

Best to you all!

[anonymous]

Never read the letters, but must, obviously. That's a lovely one.

And finished the book?! That's brilliant! And given how busy you've been.... Congratulations!

[sartorias]

Do treat yourself to the letters!

[java_fiend]

That is really interesting. I'd not seen that before and Tolkien is one of my favorites. Thanks for posting that. And wishes for freedom, peace, an ordinary life and good liking to you as well.