Wild-thingslayhere - Just Aesthetic

Mossy trees in Sweden, Västra Götalands län [4679 x 3999] [OC] - Author: Schlafhose on reddit

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As to whether the Gavle Goat's consumption should be seen as a good omen or a bad omen, I'd say good. Traditionally the Yule goat is made of straw from the final harvest and as a talisman against hard times, and there are unproven theories that its shape is inspired by Thor's goats, who are constantly killed, eaten, and reborn to provide endless meat for Thor and whatever guests he entertains. Therefore, its use by birds as a food store and safe harbor is an affirmation of its original purpose and truly in the Christmas spirit of generosity in lean times. What's more, the birds eating it seems to be have been the one outcome to unite both goat burners and goat keepers, as they have decided not to scare the birds away from their safe harbor and not to harm the goat, a decision that has been universally lauded.

As omens go, this one's all positive: safety, plenty, and unity between previous ideological opponents through a creative third solution built on shared values (birds being fed and sheltered is a good thing). May more birds find their way to the Gavle Goat next year.

I feel very accomplished right now. I was productive today :) I had a shower, did a duolingo lesson and I cooked myself tea, which actually tasted pretty good ^v^

I just went down the back with dad to cut some wood(I got the small pieces of pine because I haven't really cut the wood before) and let me tell you, when he said "grab your pine and let's go" and I grabbed my tiny pile of kindling, I felt so much like a small medieval child happily following their father into their small house on the edge of the village to proudly show my mother how strong I am, and that I'll be able to help keep the house warm in the winter, but I am a teenager and not a small child

From Mammals of Britain & Europe, illustrated by Richard Orr.

Tamarack (Larix laricina) with cones

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