tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post4590257982423419531..comments2024-03-05T14:28:49.011-05:00Comments on Tolkien and Fantasy: Turning in the Widening GyreDouglas A. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16844859516228160123noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-47580189317756582052016-06-22T13:29:53.757-04:002016-06-22T13:29:53.757-04:00Thanks to you and everyone at Sutu Boğda. My fath...Thanks to you and everyone at Sutu Boğda. My father was not a literary person, but he was amused in a fatherly way when I would tell him of foreign interest in my work, like translations into Japanese, Hungarian, Korean, etc. So the idea that I would receive kind words on his passing from Istanbul would similarly have intrigued him. Thank you!Douglas A. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844859516228160123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-80977101230676517632016-06-21T21:19:48.172-04:002016-06-21T21:19:48.172-04:00Dear Mr. Anderson, I would like to extend our most...Dear Mr. Anderson, I would like to extend our most sincere condolences to you on behalf of all the writers of Sutu Boğda. We're a writers collective in Istanbul, Turkey, gathered together to research, understand and write on J.R.R.Tolkien's life and legendarium and for many years your books have been an invaluable resource in our library and have been a guiding light in our journey into Sutu Bogdahttp://www.sutubogda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-86490901719298560552016-06-21T12:36:13.271-04:002016-06-21T12:36:13.271-04:00Thanks, David, Doug and Sean. Even knowing that h...Thanks, David, Doug and Sean. Even knowing that his passing was coming soon didn't do much to lessen the impact. All best, DougDouglas A. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844859516228160123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-1237769202553917422016-06-21T07:24:30.098-04:002016-06-21T07:24:30.098-04:00I'm very sorry to hear about your Father, Doug...I'm very sorry to hear about your Father, Doug.Seán Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454806060468472133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-62874304271948063672016-06-20T15:59:09.012-04:002016-06-20T15:59:09.012-04:00My thoughts have been with you, Doug. May you be ...My thoughts have been with you, Doug. May you be rewarded for your unstinting dedication and love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-5788412632643878692016-06-20T02:43:06.861-04:002016-06-20T02:43:06.861-04:00Doug, my deepest condolences on the loss of your D...Doug, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.David E. Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09167780604137283475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-67538789299962762552016-06-20T00:24:11.720-04:002016-06-20T00:24:11.720-04:00Thanks, Elektra. It seems like Ages since we last ...Thanks, Elektra. It seems like Ages since we last saw each other. All best, DougDouglas A. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844859516228160123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-24209589212194067882016-06-20T00:22:32.259-04:002016-06-20T00:22:32.259-04:00Condolences appreciated. Thanks, DougCondolences appreciated. Thanks, DougDouglas A. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844859516228160123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-64943121457047902782016-06-20T00:21:39.915-04:002016-06-20T00:21:39.915-04:00Thanks, Deb. My father didn't get too far int...Thanks, Deb. My father didn't get too far into dementia. When he could still speak, he was often loopy for the first half hour or so after waking up. With your father I'm sure the dementia made it harder in different ways. Too many friends seem to be entering the age of parental passings. Wishing you the best too, Doug Douglas A. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844859516228160123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-41183742820171176372016-06-19T23:00:00.617-04:002016-06-19T23:00:00.617-04:00You're in our thoughts. Holler if I can do any...You're in our thoughts. Holler if I can do anything for you. elektrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04973380492964789934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-69887183329218214292016-06-19T15:57:32.924-04:002016-06-19T15:57:32.924-04:00Deepest condolences, Prof. Doug & son par exce...Deepest condolences, Prof. Doug & son par excellence.SonOfSaradochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995639959566939811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983947031591926293.post-57075243274405905992016-06-19T14:16:03.572-04:002016-06-19T14:16:03.572-04:00I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Doug, but unde...I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Doug, but understand the complexities of your grief. My dad died a year ago next week, after suffering from Parkinson's with dementia. Best wishes to you. — Deb Sabo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com