[Tirned Tinnu]

I guess I was lucky to have had the blessings of a household that embraced Fantasy, especially for children. I was read a fairytale, (from Grimm) when I was old enough, and grew up in an Irish matriarchal household. They taught me of selkies and Irish legends, and got me dreaming at a very young age.
I was a Brownie and a Girl Scout for many years, right up until they asked me to become a leader! I nearly fainted when they quoted me the price for further education - so I quit. I have always had an affinity for forests, wild plants, and the fauna of Long Island and NY. To say that LOTR changed me drastically in those matters would be a lie.
It did, however, raise my interest when the Rangers were spoken of; and from it I have a different perspective upon what I do (when trodding in the wild.)
I still expect to stumble on a Hobbit village one day...or Elves, deep in their woods. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Someday, maybe.