Happy Anniversary, KW! Yes, Vain, I got the Invitation to the Soiree in my email - and did NOT consider it spam.... I've only been a member for almost 3 years, and "found" this Board after a Search for like-minded souls. I wanted to vent my frustration on how LONG it was between books in t...

Both my sons, while young teens, read the series shortly after I did. They're grown now, but we still wish we could visit The Land other than in our imaginations....

As a survivor of Rape myself, I found it easier to read of Lena's rape, than to watch (and listen to) a rape in a movie. My imagination apparently protects me better than some "in your face" director's idea of a rape. In the "Millenium" Series, the heroine is raped (she's the &qu...

The First. That's who I'd want to be.... I think Saltheart Foamfollower was my FAVORITE character, but I'd rather be The First. Strong. Courageous. Dedicated to my Cause. Loyal to my Friends. Tender to my Mate. And knowing when Laughter is necessary.....

Gryphons are my favorite Mythological creature. Thus, when I encountered them in The Land, I was surprised, and upset!!!! I'm glad to read that Donaldson is no longer happy with their inclusion. My take on the Gryphon is more like that written of in books by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon. Powerful...

I am finding Mordant's Need not nearly as easy to read as The Chronicles. While I was occasionally annoyed by Covenant's behavior, I'm finding I want to take Terisa out to the woodshed and beat some sense into her!!!! I nearly "threw up a little in my mouth" over her weak-kneed response to...

Ahhhh, Cambo, Thanks! You're a rare gem, indeed. If you "got" that poem, you'll "get" this one, too: Everything I Am Don't try to hold me, For I am a rainbow from a prism a piece of light and nothing more. Don't try to catch me, for I am a shadow, ever moving sometimes here, some...

Thanks, Ladies! "Woman" is one of my favorites, and it seems only women "get" the irony in the last lines.... And "Cages" IS real. Written at the time from experience.... I have more Poetry, but I only posted those I feel are my better works. I have no artistic talents ...

"Alice In Wonderland" and "Through The Looking Glass" were among the first books I ever read. Of all the characters in Carroll's writings, The Gryphon intrigued me the most. When I joined my first BBS back in 1990 or so, I decided to use TheGryphon as my avatar. I've used only th...

I think Nepal looks like my notion of what the Westron Mountains must look like.... A Cyber-friend of mine will be returning soon from a mountain climb and some philanthropic labor for regional kids. He's uploaded an over 14 minute video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTXBEtZLs5Q The images (so...

I am relieved to see that I'm not the only fan of the FireFly/Serenity series. I do believe that Nathan Fillion could play TC's darkness with little difficulty, plus he's not a real "name" (like Viggo Mortenson or Johnny Depp - both of which I believe could also pull off the role....) The ...

I wouldn't mind being the oldest person on KW.

Just don't expect me to be the wisest.....

I, too, am a Newbie, and I'm just blown away by the reading of this "script in progress...." Phenomenal work, Seafoam! I pray your circumstances improve soon.

I have no critical input, only gratitude for your generosity in sharing with us. Thank you.

ROTFLMAO! You bunch are Crazy (but a GOOD kind of Crazy....) :P First off, I'm a Ms Gryphon - there is no Mr Gryphon (although I do have a Marvy Man in my life, but he lives in New Jersey....) Second, I'm not a native Arkansan. I moved here about 5 years ago from Bucks County, PA, so I could be clos...

Well, after reading through this entire thread, I realize I am, indeed, Well Come to a BBS chock full of fun folks! I spent most of the morning wandering around, trying to figure out The Lay Of The Land, made a few posts, even started my own thread of some of my Poetry. I see I still have barely scr...

Holiday Poem Holiday time again is here With songs of Noel, a cup of good cheer, Christmas trees bedecked with light, Presents exchanged on this Holy Night. Families together just for the day; Everyone smiling, everyone gay. A nip in the air, snow on the ground. Soon we will pass the gifts around. S...

Amid The Gone Before Cold crypts resemble temples, Houses for the dead. Headstones record a history Otherwise forgotten. The monuments of grief Stand silent sentinel. No changing of the guard With changing seasons. My favorite has an angel With marble wings raised high As if to offer shelter To the ...

A Seagull and Me As I watch her soaring high above, I stretch my fragile wings. She was born to fly. In the beginning I was content To cling to leaves and gorge myself. I knew no other life. By chance one day, I looked up And saw her gliding past. I was awed by her beauty And envied her freedom. The...

The Fort The cannons stand like sentries; Each frozen at his post; staring out to sea, waiting. Prepared for an invasion that will never come again. The barrels scarred and pitted from centuries of weathering Storms and the small, probing fingers of endless children Whose parents drag them hurriedly...

For My Prince I was never fond of the sunrise before, Sunset was more my thing. But now, since you, The contours and colors of the clouds Remind me of what we've found. Sunset is a mellow time Something the day drifts into Gently and inevitably. A sunrise, though, is bright and new. Each day dawning...