The first painting of 2026, I think. I've lost track of the days. I'm waiting for the display easels to arrive so will hopefully be able to photograph it better. Take care and have a good rest of the day. #OriginalArt #RobinRedbreast #MHHSBD #BlueskyArt #Birds

Today's Flighty's plot blog post is I haven't been... - flightplot.wordpress.com/2026/01/08/i... 🌱 #UKGardening

Tradition still holds that dandelions are the "beemaster’s thermometer." If dandelions are closed, it is deemed too cold to open a hive. Bees, like flowers, respond to the sun and warmth. Dandelions aren't the most nutritious food source but are a significant 'first food'. #BookologyThursday #Bees

Certain lanes force you to straddle two worlds. You walk with modernity of Dutch elm disease, pylon hum on one side, the other full of gates into ancient fields, the ghosts of old hedge witches. Despite this polarity, you never get a sense of the lane picking a side.– #MattAdams, 1981

Aceos are wonderful, affordable original miniature artworks. I have a selection of these in my Etsy shop, TwibellArts. Works of art ideal for collecting or to gift! #LincsConnect #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #otter #aceo #aceos #watercolour #giftideas #originalart #wildlifeart #wildlilfeartist

Good morning. I'm reliably informed by the lads that breakfast must be served several hours before midday... Unfortunately we overslept today. Take care and we hope you have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Just give me kibble. We can discuss transferring souls later 🙄🤣

The Cailleach is frequently depicted with a large carrion crow perched on her left shoulder. In this role, the crow serves as her companion and a harbinger of death, reflecting her status as a psychopomp who carries souls from the physical world to the spirit realm. #MixedMedia52 #Folklore #Crow

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People in tha Austin area doez anywun hab any ideers on either taking in Tortilla til Mombs on her feet or know of place she can live cheap wid an kitteh??

Legend says St Enoch was cast off the cliff of Traprain Law by her father after becoming pregnant out of wedlock. She miraculously survived and was set adrift in a coracle on the Firth of Forth. She gave birth to St Mungo, famed for saving a robin, and she is often shown with a robin. #WyrdWednesday

Good morning. Helgi's here to help you through the midpoint of the week. Take care, stay safe and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

#WyrdWednesday falls on St Distaff’s Day this year, when in olden days spinning commenced again after the holidays. A great time for storytelling, so we give you: "Wyrd Women's Tales!" As this week’s topic – come and tell your story!

We are so lucky to see this beauty very often and he is the inspiration for this original watercolour painting, available in my Etsy shop TwibellArts. #LincsConnect #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #birdart #birdartist #originalart #watercolour #watercolourart #watercolourartist #heron #greyheron

I haven't been hanging around Bluesky much for a while, and my pinned post was wildly out of date! The Nexus Season One: Unseen World is COMPLETE now!! And the full season "binge box" is on preorder now! storyoriginapp.com/universalboo...

In Celtic traditions,the pagan goddess Ēostre (Ostara) was associated with the hare, a symbol of spring and fertility, influencing the Easter bunny tradition as Christianity adopted the symbols. #MixedMedia52 #OriginalArt #Folklore

Ragnar is here for Tuesday, and he recommends getting a soft warm blanket and spending the day nice and cosy. Take care, stay safe and have a good day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

In today's #januarty prompt, #pet, I find a subject close to my heart. As part of my #art business, I take comissions for pet portraits. This dog is painted like one of Jack's French girls 😂 This was the actual pose of dog. earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com #painting #animals #dogs #MHHSBD #l

This year, I've decided that every time a rich idiot in power does or says something stupid I'm going to counteract that stupid with a picture of something precious and real from nature. Think of it as a perpetual time-line cleanse. I think it will be a busy year. Today it's a robin in my garden.

My little visitor yesterday…Carolina Wren, in NH!

Just been in the snowy garden to refill the feeders and defrost the bird baths and our resident robin came down immediately to feed! Here he is in watercolour miniature form, available in my Etsy shop TwibellArts. #LincsConnect #birdart #watercolour #originalart #etsy #etsyshop #giftideas #robin

According to various European myths, the wren is a fire bird. Its "fire" refers to its legendary role in bringing fire to earth, losing its tail feathers to the heat in the process, which explains its stubby appearance. #MixedMedia52 #Birds. #Folklore #Watercolour

Good morning. Helgi would like to announce that we have a dusting of snow, and that his brother, Ragnar, is a stinker. Ragnar had declined to comment... Take care, stay safe and have a good day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

My last little project for 2024. Pattern: Pocket Buddies No 2 by FrenchLavenderHome on Etsy. My first ever attempt at cabling! Happy New Year! #knitting #knitsky

Today's Flighty's plot blog post is It was even... - flightplot.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/i... 🌱 #UKGardening

Funny you should say that

Loch Leven you are a thing of beauty! We shall return... #Photography #Scotland #Mountain #Frozen #Freeze #Highlands #Mood #Winter #LochLeven #Frost #OMSystem #Reflections #DXO

The blog is published and the Witch is waiting with tea, art, poetry, and a story told by her ancestors about St Mungo. Join her for a warm cup of tea! #WritingCommunity #Folklore #Scotland #StMungo #Birds #Poetry #WitchSky ko-fi.com/post/The-Sma...

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Good morning. Ragnar has announced that he no longer wants to be Helgi's emotional support cushion... I think I'll just wish you a peaceful day and prepare for the bust up. (The blog will be posted later.) #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #WritingCommunity

The Quiet Moon is the traditional Celtic name for the January full moon, symbolizing a time for introspection, rest, and conservation of energy during the deepest part of winter. Other cultures refer to it as the Wolf Moon or Cold Moon. The full moon, 3.1.26, is a super moon. #FullMoon #Folklore

Ragnar's here for Saturday and wishes you all a lovely day. #Caturday #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

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In folklore, otters are threshold animals—liminal creatures that exist between the worlds of land and water, physical and spiritual. Their dual nature as air-breathing mammals and masters of the water, gives them roles as shapeshifters, spiritual guides, or dangerous tricksters. #MyBest2025

New Year A poem from Idle Verse: A Poetry Feature on Substack! #booksky #poetrysky #poems #NewYear 📚💙📚💙📚💙 open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

Good morning. Helgi's here to wish you a lovely Friday. Take care and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

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Some of my seasonal items have 20-25% off in January, so you can grab a handmade Christmas tree decoration or a hand painted Wintry scene for 1/4 of the price. Also, most of these aren't Christmas specific, so you can display them any time. earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com #art #January #sale #MHHSBD

Welsh mythology, Blodeuwedd's story is increasingly interpreted through the lens of freedom and reclaiming autonomy. While traditionally viewed as a cautionary tale of betrayal, it now often recasts her transformation into an owl not as a curse, but as a path to liberation. #MyBest2025 #WelshMyths

Good morning. Helgi and Ragnar are here for the first day of 2026, looking resplendent in the glow of brotherly love... Meanwhile, the human has just about dragged herself out of the midden that was 2025 to serve them breakfast. Take care and we wish you a peaceful 2026. #HappyNewYear #Cats

The last one of 2025 - a little Blue Tit (bird). Take care and I wish you a peaceful New Year. #Art #NewYear #Birds #MHHSBD

According to legend, St Melangell was an Irish princess who fled an arranged marriage and lived in the wilderness of the Kingdom of Powys. She supernaturally protected a hare from a prince's hunting dogs, and was granted land to found a sanctuary and convent. #MyBest2025 #WelshMythology #Art

Helgi's here for the last day of 2025, and to thank all you kind souls who have taken time to stop by this little corner of Bluesky. Take care and we wish you a peaceful New Year. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #NewYearsEve

Love it! They are lovely birds. A marsh wren from Oregon.

Wyrdlings! There’s no room for whimpers with #WyrdWednesday and for our last session this year, we give you: “Going out with a bang!” as this week’s topic – tell us tales of endings and things that end – in a wyrd and wynderful way!

The Long Field A Christmas Ghost Story Read on Medium! #Christmas #Booksky #GhostStories 💙📚💙📚💙📚💙👻 medium.com/@tudortweep/...

In Celtic and Druidic tradition, the wren was a bird of wisdom and divination. Its name in Gaelic (dreoilín) and Welsh (dryw) is often linked to the words for "druid" or "tree-knower," and its complex songs were once thought to be prophetic messages for priests. #MyBest2025 #OriginalArt #Folklore

Good morning ❄️ A beautiful sky over a chilly Loch Long in Argyll Scotland with freezing temps around -1° 🥶 Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday 💙 #Scotland #StormHour #Christmas

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Good morning. The lads are here for Tuesday, and they highly recommend staying where it's warm and someone will serve your meals regularly... Take care and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky