In Celtic lore the primrose belongs to the fey. Primroses on your doorstep invite faery blessings, but if you find a clump of primroses in a wood be warned - it is said to be the entrance to the faery realms from which you may never return. Img: Cicely Barker

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Ficou mt fofo mano pqp
Insta da minha amg: @/lussntter

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Winter Aconite belongs to the buttercup family. In Essex it is known as “New Year’s Gift” as it often blooms in early January. Ruled by the planet Mercury, the little yellow flower is a symbol of joy, hope & optimism in the depths of winter. Img: Cicely Barker

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ベティー・ウィリアムズ50000回記念☃️
日本での任期を終えた彼女は帰国へ🇺🇸

茅沼みゆきさんと共に別海駅から標津駅を目指します🚃

img:椎名様

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And with that, happy new years! 🎊
Here's some drawings i did for some friends. ^w^

1st img: | 2nd img: | 3rd+4th img: a buncha ppl

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So many little bits of fun. You learn that Hylians, or Hylia, is the root word for the word Hyrule and that a "high mountain" people are supposed to exist during Ganondorf's time. Death Mountain was called Mt. Hebra, and if you visit https://t.co/tSfAHfYQf4 then omg:

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First img:
OG ref for context
Second img:
transparent head to cut onto tree (hopefully)

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tambem (img: @/_motobug)

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More specifically, they glue their forehead to the rock (or wood, coral, whale, shark, sponge, etc -- depending on the barnacle). So as adults they are living in a permanent headstand
img: https://t.co/pQcRk8NzwX

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There is an old tale that once the shy little snowdrop did the snow a great kindness, by offering up its colour when all the brighter flowers had sneeringly refused. In return the snow protected the snowdrop from the harshness of winter. Img: Cicely Mary Barker

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The most ancient of trees, the symbolises death & but also the rebirth of light at the It is Old Magic, dark dreams, otherworld journeys & connection to ancestors. It is perseverance leading to transformation & renewal. Img: CMB

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Thank you for all your chilly winter lore. This is heading off to warm up, but the wonderful will be back with you all after the break.
Img: Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps by JMW Turner

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The Russian tale Frost is quite shocking to modern readers, as it teaches girls obedience to father figures at all costs to ensure survival. Young Marfa lies & gives Frost the answer he wants to hear, & is thus spared from a freezing death. Img: Rackham, 1916

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CRIT DMG: After the Meteor is out now & includes contributions that give you mechanics for events & activities.

Tell stories w/
Dream dreams w/
Adventure through a solar eclipse w/

Get it now: https://t.co/BOzwUzByBm

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It's one of those days

1st & 2nd imgs: The Setup
3rd img: What was supposed to happen
4th image: What happened

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The fuchsia first arrived in England in 1788, having been discovered in the Caribbean c.1696. It is known as the Virgin Mary’s earrings & when worn by a bride on her wedding day can bring great blessings. It is also a favourite hiding place of fairies. Img: CMB

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The gay disaster sweater absolutely vibes with Noelle and I want one omg: https://t.co/hDpyzd1xjv

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Cetaceans, as well as in preserved skin from other marine reptiles. The soft tissue impressions also show an edge of tissue at the end of plesiosaur flippers. This trailing edge served a hydrodynamic purpose and ergo was likely present on all plesiosaurs. Img: (9/?)

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