We will remember them.

Today, Canada’s Fallen will be honoured and remembered. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 11:00 am to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country, and to acknowledge the courage of the those who still serve. #RemembranceDay

On 11 November 1954: The Two Towers is published! Being the second part of J.R.R. #Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings, it is a volume of two halves. Although the title appears ambiguous, the cover design from Tolkien depicts Minas Morgul on the left and Orthanc on the right.

Leaving Shire art by Ted Nasmith

In Druidry, the year is divided into two parts - the Dark and the Light Time - the division marked by the two Solstices Druids cutting the mistletoe on the sixth day of the moon, by Henri Paul Motte #FairyTaleTuesday #Druids

Fellowship in Lothlorien, Alan Lee

Keeping the art flowing on the timeline… Here’s my embroidery, The Lady of Winter for you today, changing the season as she passes… 😊🧵🍁❄️ *completely freehand stitched back in December 2020. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird

picking up the latest book in a series but it's been several years since you read the previous book:

Ann Tout RE, 'By the Fire' Contemporary printmaker #WomensArt

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” – J. R. R. Tolkien

Contemporary Northumberland artist and printmaker Rebecca Vincent #WomensArt

Happy World Kindness Day! Small gestures can make a big difference. Here’s to making today a little brighter for someone else. 🍓🐢 #WorldKindnessDay

A beautiful manuscript of the first chapter of LOTR handwritten by Tolkien.

Minas Tirith by John Howe

Japanese embroidery artist Hiroko Kubota, known for her work highlighting cats #WomensArt

The “Fire-writing” that Tolkien was working to perfect for the inscription on Sauron’s ring.

On 15 November 1978: the Ralph Bakshi animated film of The Lord of the Rings is released. The film covers J.R.R. ##Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring and part of The Two Towers, and was an inspiration to Peter Jackson. Have you seen it? Did you enjoy it?

Such a beautiful evening

Farewell