OK, I've calmed myself. I am almost absolutely sure Pearl's name at TORC was "Di", short for Diamond of Long Cleeve. At K-D (Khazad-dum), she was Pearl. On LJ, Pearlette. I probably have had my most in-depth correspondence with Di/Pearl/Pearlette via email when she was beta-ing "Threshold". She's a very knowledgeable Tolkien fan, a sharp, quick thinker and quite a good writer. Plus, she had a good sense of humour and an amiable outlook. She enriched any messageboard she was on.
I loved growth I experienced talking about Tolkien, too. It's not the same just saying "thank you very much" to people who have enjoyed one's post, though that is very affirming. The conversation is what animates and inspires.
I think we'll still be found at Frodo's feet, or, rather, we will be Frodo ourselves, sitting at the feet of those who mentored and taught and inspired him, whether other characters or the creative mind that made him.
TORC is no more? Just goes to show how out of touch I am.
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Re: Part Deux: A Different Perspective
Date: 2014-01-17 11:25 pm (UTC)I loved growth I experienced talking about Tolkien, too. It's not the same just saying "thank you very much" to people who have enjoyed one's post, though that is very affirming. The conversation is what animates and inspires.
I think we'll still be found at Frodo's feet, or, rather, we will be Frodo ourselves, sitting at the feet of those who mentored and taught and inspired him, whether other characters or the creative mind that made him.
TORC is no more? Just goes to show how out of touch I am.