Fun Friday (Part 2)

[Amethyst]

@Feathertip

It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far?

Pretty good. It would be better if Old Man Winter weren’t such a butthole. LOL!

@Feathertip

If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?

I keep coming up with mammals that are sea creatures. Manatees. Dolphins. Things like that. I don’t know of many fish and other types of sea creatures, unless they’re on a menu. Maybe Narwhal? The weirdo of the Ocean? But no, that’s a mammal too. Sheesh this is hard. Blowfish, I guess. I’m full of hot air half the time.

@Feathertip

What was the last book you read? (Any type!)

Book-book, was Your Imbolc Kit for the Book Club. But I also read a 911 Fanfiction called Looking for my Heart that was over 288,000 words and 40 chapters, so that’s sort of like a book, right?

@Feathertip

What’s your favorite fairy tale?

Snow White and Rose Red. The Heroes are saved by the Damsels half the time. Very fun.

@Feathertip

Imbolc is this weekend! Do you have anything special planned?

I have a spell and a ritual planned, and I had ordered a special bit of food, but it hasn’t gotten here. Walmart was supposed to deliver to me today by 1 pm, and it’s still not here! I want my donut!

@Feathertip

I’ve cooked up lots of soup, a few stews, and done some baking (to keep the oven hot!). All of that is very positive. Bring on the Spring!

I’m gonna make me a big pot of chili next week, if Walmart will deliver to me. LOL! But that all sounds so yummy!

@Feathertip

I’d be a mermaid!

I never thought of a mythological creature! Very cool!

@dan3

They have tiny brains and are really grumpy. We have a lot in common

I just can’t see the resemblance. You’re not that grumpy!

[dan3]

@Amethyst

You’re not that grumpy!

Wait…

[Greenbriar]

1. It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far?

It’s shaping up pretty well. Things are aligning. I’m making creative time, which is something I had wanted to do. Plans are underway for the witch’s garden once spring gets here. Eric and I are planning a trip to visit Dad in the UK in the summer, and including a coach tour up in Scotland, as Eric is really eager to see the Highlands.

2. If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?

Image from Google

A seahorse! If for no other reason than they are cute! Oh, and the fact that the males carry the eggs and hatch them.

3. What was the last book you read? (Any type!)

The Crow Trap - Ann Cleves. First of the series of books featuring DI Vera Stanhope (Eric got me the boxed set for Christmas)

4. What’s your favorite fairy tale?

I never was one for fairy tales, so I don’t have a favorite.

5. Imbolc is this weekend! Do you have anything special planned?

I’ll be doing a couple of rituals this weekend - one for the Full Snow Moon and one for Imbolc. And also a couple of tarot spreads (again, one for the Full Snow Moon and one for Imbolc) And I’m looking forward to my creamy potato soup and ciabatta bread lunch on Sunday

[dan3]

@Greenbriar

I’m looking forward to my creamy potato soup

I’ve got a recipe for potato soup - it is a Don & Millies clone. Too many ingredients but it is delicious. My shortcut is to get canned stuff and punch it up with more stuff. I do like potato soup.

[georgia]

@Feathertip

It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far?

Fall’s illness has healed. I have not returned to any sort of patterns as yet. Without patterns, not much gets done regularly.

Having some trouble with my heater. When Maintenance arrived, I thought the usual: they’d find nothing and tell me I’m hallucinating. There would be nothing they could do until the whole heater went out. Surprisingly, the heater has a motherboard! Blinking lights patterned overheating. They ordered a part, which will take “a minute” to come in (an old hick slang phrase meaning a long time, but no definite time period), and hopefully the heater will hold in there until it comes in. Meanwhile, a space heater covers the early morning hours when the furnace quits working.

Today, it was actually warm enough for me to get a shower! Yay!

I was surprised to hear the slang. Hadn’t heard it in a looooong time! Obviously, the maintenance man was aware that it was an older phrase which few people had heard around here: he restated the phrase fairly quickly with very little chance for me to react. I need to ask where this young fellow is from, originally, since I didn’t notice an accent.

@Feathertip

If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?

River dragon.

Spirited Away- Studio Ghibli/Disney

Shape shifter, guide, helper.

@Feathertip

What was the last book you read? (Any type!)

I am just now finishing The Three Investigators and the Mystery of Monster Mountain. I should be done by the time I fall asleep tonight. Not impressed with this one, but if anyone is curious about the series, The Mystery of the Singing Serpent treats witchcraft fairly well, despite alerting people of the dangers of scam artists.

@Feathertip

What’s your favorite fairy tale?

Well, I’m back to living Cinderella atm. I’d like to get myself a bit closer to the story of the girl who took care of the magickal cats. She was rewarded with being covered in gold, while her snobbish stepsister did no work and found herself covered in oil. At the moment, I’m kind to my roommate, but I have little discipline, so I’d be greased.

@Feathertip

Do you have anything special planned?

Laundry in the morning. Possible day of rest on Sunday. There is no money left to go out, so staying home until payday on the 3rd. I’ve been watching space themed videos, lately. Still have quite a few unwatched, so that will continue a while. I may attempt an indoor barbecue on Sunday, for fun, and in honor of a former neighbor (lost to Covid) and her caretaker. Gotta remember to thaw the main course and some fruit to go with it.

@dan3

Wait

“I know nutzink, nutzink!”

[Greenbriar]

Mine is the canned variety too. I am not a cook, by any stretch of the imagination

[carrianne]

1. It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far? it feels like a gentle unfolding rather than a rush. January has been about grounding, listening, and setting quiet intentions. I’m shedding what no longer serves me and making space for growth as the light slowly returns. With Imbolc approaching, it feels like the threshold between rest and renewal — seeds are stirring, even if they’re not visible yet
2. If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?

A dolphin — a gentle guardian of the seas, intuitive, loving, and deeply connected to emotion and community. Its nature mirrors my own.

3. What was the last book you read? (Any type!)

A Journey into Shamanism. It opened doorways for me. I’m currently moving between several books, weaving knowledge and magic together as I explore the unseen world.

4. What’s your favorite fairy tale?

I don’t feel drawn to just one — I carry pieces of many stories within me.

5. Imbolc is this weekend! Do you haveyou have anything special planned?

Yes. My husband will be joining me in ritual. With the Snow Moon rising and us both being Cancerians, the timing feels divinely aligned. This will be my first Imbolc, and sharing it with him makes it sacred

[BizzzyBee22]

It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far?

Things have been pretty interesting to say the least…. but I can’t say that I did not expect it. The year started off extremely well, but I knew something major was going to happen I just couldn’t see if it was going to be in my home or work life, etc…and today, I was laid off from work! Oddly enough I am not upset… it feels like a weight has been lifted It had been long overdue Now the real work begins!

If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?
I would be a sea turtle or a beluga whale

What was the last book you read?
I haven’t read to many books lately, but I have been reading a lot of DIY guides and manuals, etc. book

What’s your favorite fairy tale?

Sadly, I don’t think I have one.

Imbolc is this weekend! Do you have anything special planned?
Still brainstorming

[Nikki-Phoenix]

@Feathertip

• It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far?
• If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?
• What was the last book you read? (Any type!)
• What’s your favorite fairy tale?
• Imbolc is this weekend! Do you have anything special planned?

This year is shaping up pretty well, like a sunrise on Christmas morning - full of hope, excitement and possibilities.

@Feathertip

I’d be a mermaid! Free to swim about and have my own special community, but able to get out of the water and feel the sunshine, too.

What she said I loved Splash, and of course The Little Mermaid (original, not remake).

Last book I read was probably a blasted manual. MHFA.

@carrianne

I carry pieces of many stories within me.

couldn’t have said it better!

Imbolc isn’t a big thing for me, but there will be a candle, meditation and gratitude.

@BizzzyBee22

today, I was laid off from work! Oddly enough I am not upset… it feels like a weight has been lifted It had been long overdue Now the real work begins!

I would say I’m sorry to hear that, but it feels like you didn’t lose a job, you gained some freedom so yay for you!

x Blessed Be x

[Amethyst]

@dan3

Wait…

Verrry interesting!

@Greenbriar

Eric and I are planning a trip to visit Dad in the UK in the summer, and including a coach tour up in Scotland, as Eric is really eager to see the Highlands.

Oh wow! That sounds so neat! Between the Celtic mythology, Hogwarts, and Highlander, I’ve always wanted to go there! I hope your trip goes well!

@Greenbriar

A seahorse! If for no other reason than they are cute! Oh, and the fact that the males carry the eggs and hatch them.

Good idea! I didn’t think of that one.

@georgia

They ordered a part, which will take “a minute” to come in (an old hick slang phrase meaning a long time, but no definite time period), and hopefully the heater will hold in there until it comes in.

I hate it when stuff like that happens. It’s awful, but what can you do? If it makes you feel any better, I was supposed to get food delivered between 11 and 1 yesterday. I’m still waiting. Hopefully, I’ll get it today.

@georgia

I am just now finishing The Three Investigators and the Mystery of Monster Mountain.

I think I read that one, long, long ago! I always liked The Three Investigators over The Hardy Boys.

@carrianne

This will be my first Imbolc, and sharing it with him makes it sacred

That’s so great! I’m glad your SO is joining you and being supportive.

@BizzzyBee22

Oddly enough I am not upset… it feels like a weight has been lifted It had been long overdue Now the real work begins!

I hate that you got laid off, but it sounds like it was a good thing and will give you time to find a good job that’s right for you. Good luck!

@katharina

It must be Frau Holle, especially since my mom told me early on who Frau Holle really is, that she used to be the Goddess Hulda or Holla, protectress of women and girls.

Good choice! That’s a good fairy tale!

[dan3]

@georgia

Today, it was actually warm enough for me to get a shower! Yay!

It is psychological in some ways. Our house is warm enough but just looking outside at -7F causes me to freeze up mentally. I waited through the worst of the cold and then took that shower. Then put on a coat and kept it on for the day… inside… where it is 70F.

@Greenbriar

Mine is the canned variety too.

I’ve made the from scratch recipe but it takes a while. So, I use Progresso canned soup, a dollop of instant potato to thicken and add just a touch of cream… then a smidgen of chopped green onion (before heating and some for the top) and . Oh… and shredded cheddar to finish. Very dietetic. WW points of only 155.

[georgia]

@Amethyst

It’s awful, but what can you do?

The great part is they caught it before the furnace went out completely, they listened to me, and they actually found it without the attitude or name calling! I’m totally impressed!

@Amethyst

I was supposed to get food delivered between 11 and 1 yesterday.

Have you checked on the order? It sounds like they may have cancelled it on you. Or at least that’s what they have done to me. Gotta watch Wally World. Good luck getting what you need!

@Amethyst

I always liked The Three Investigators

You’re probably the one who introduced me to them. Thank you. It has been enjoyable. I hadn’t heard of them before.

@dan3

It is psychological in some ways.

My body temperature actually drops- probably psychosomatic, since doctors haven’t been able to figure it out. My normal is only 97.1 anyway, so when my temp drops, it can get dangerous. Add open pores and dropping indoor temps when I least expect them, and I wish I were Elsa… or Heat Miser so I could raise the temps!

[Feathertip]

@dan3

A moray eel. When we were in Florida, I did a lot of diving and Morays scare the crap out of me. They have tiny brains and are really grumpy. We have a lot in common

First, this guy is scary as hell with those teeth - eeek!!! Second, you may get grumpy but I must dispute the tiny brain size!

@dan3

I guess I would pick Fantasia (if that counts). For a song, I would pick Fairy Tale of New York.

Oh, that’s great! Not a classic fairy tale per se, but it sure has all the right elements - and a fabulous score, to boot!

@Eira_of_the_Living_Hearth

My disposition is too sunny to be kept down for long at any given time lol.

Aww, that’s the spirit, Sis!

@Eira_of_the_Living_Hearth

I would be a sea turtle!! They have been swimming our oceans for over 100 million years and can migrate across thousands of miles!

I love this! I didn’t even think about a beautiful sea turtle. Turtles of any size are so amazing, aren’t they?

@Eira_of_the_Living_Hearth

I am going to attempt starting with the new session of the Book Club to read “Women Who Run with the Wolves” by Ms. Pinkola Estes, Ph.D all the way through no matter how many months it takes me!

Thank you for the reminder!! I know I have an old copy around somewhere - I need to dig it out and join you in there! (And yeah, it might take a minute, but so what? )

@Eira_of_the_Living_Hearth

For Imbolc, I have two rituals planned. One to begin the day and one to end. I’ll set out a new jar of water for the full moon and enjoy coloring an Imbolc picture for my BoS. Keep it quiet and gentle. An easy day.

Sounds perfect.

[Feathertip]

@Amethyst

Blowfish, I guess. I’m full of hot air half the time.

You need to pick the one with the best sense of humor - I keep telling you, this is your superpower!

@Amethyst

But I also read a 911 Fanfiction called Looking for my Heart that was over 288,000 words and 40 chapters, so that’s sort of like a book, right?

Sure sounds like a book to me - then some!

@Amethyst

I have a spell and a ritual planned, and I had ordered a special bit of food, but it hasn’t gotten here.

I hope it’s finally arrived, and you have a lovely Imbolc with your spell and ritual!

@Greenbriar

Eric and I are planning a trip to visit Dad in the UK in the summer, and including a coach tour up in Scotland, as Eric is really eager to see the Highlands.

This sounds fantastic, Jayne! I think I’ll sneak into an oversized suitcase and be a stowaway. Wonderful plans!

@Greenbriar

A seahorse! If for no other reason than they are cute! Oh, and the fact that the males carry the eggs and hatch them.

I didn’t know that about the male seahorses! I’d say that’s very smart species! Plus, they’re just so awesome to look at.

@Greenbriar

I’ll be doing a couple of rituals this weekend - one for the Full Snow Moon and one for Imbolc. And also a couple of tarot spreads (again, one for the Full Snow Moon and one for Imbolc) And I’m looking forward to my creamy potato soup and ciabatta bread lunch on Sunday

Sounds perfect. I have a loaf of ciabatta bread in the kitchen right now, waiting. It bakes up so heavenly! Yum!

@georgia

Fall’s illness has healed. I have not returned to any sort of patterns as yet. Without patterns, not much gets done regularly.

That’s such good news. The patterns will reform in good time - or should I say, they might take a minute? I heard that phrase a lot while living in the SE USA.

@georgia

River dragon.

Oh, cool - awesome creature!

@georgia

Well, I’m back to living Cinderella atm. I’d like to get myself a bit closer to the story of the girl who took care of the magickal cats. She was rewarded with being covered in gold, while her snobbish stepsister did no work and found herself covered in oil.

Oh - that sounds like some kind of karmic ending!

[Feathertip]

@carrianne

it feels like a gentle unfolding rather than a rush. January has been about grounding, listening, and setting quiet intentions. I’m shedding what no longer serves me and making space for growth as the light slowly returns. With Imbolc approaching, it feels like the threshold between rest and renewal — seeds are stirring, even if they’re not visible yet

This sounds wonderful, @carrianne - very restorative. I’m so happy things are going well!

@carrianne

A dolphin — a gentle guardian of the seas, intuitive, loving, and deeply connected to emotion and community. Its nature mirrors my own.

Terrific choice! Dolphins and porpoise are both such smart and majestic creatures.

@carrianne

A Journey into Shamanism. It opened doorways for me. I’m currently moving between several books, weaving knowledge and magic together as I explore the unseen world.

This sounds fascinating!

@carrianne

My husband will be joining me in ritual. With the Snow Moon rising and us both being Cancerians, the timing feels divinely aligned. This will be my first Imbolc, and sharing it with him makes it sacred

I hope you both have a Blessed Imbolc!

@BizzzyBee22

I knew something major was going to happen I just couldn’t see if it was going to be in my home or work life, etc…and today, I was laid off from work! Oddly enough I am not upset… it feels like a weight has been lifted It had been long overdue Now the real work begins!

Oh, I’m sorry you were laid off. It definitely sounds like you had a premonition that something was lurking. I’m glad you’re not feeling upset about it - best of luck with a new job doing something you enjoy.

@BizzzyBee22

I would be a sea turtle or a beluga whale

Another vote for the sea turtle! And of course, whales are also incredibly smart and sensitive animals.

@BizzzyBee22

Still brainstorming

I hope you end up having a peaceful and lovely Imbolc, @BizzzyBee22 !

@Nikki-Phoenix

This year is shaping up pretty well, like a sunrise on Christmas morning - full of hope, excitement and possibilities.

What a beautiful comment!

@Nikki-Phoenix

What she said I loved Splash, and of course The Little Mermaid (original, not remake).

Yay! I’m with you on that! Great music in The Little Mermaid, too!

@Nikki-Phoenix

Last book I read was probably a blasted manual. MHFA.

@katharina

My new year is shaping up pretty nicely, I have to say. It´s been a bit tough workwise…but other than that I´m satisfied with how things go.

I’m so glad things are going well. Being busy makes time fly, which is sometimes a good thing!

@katharina

I probably would be something small, weird and potentially deadly. A poisonous snail maybe.

ooo! Very intriguing answer. I like it.

@katharina

It must be Frau Holle, especially since my mom told me early on who Frau Holle really is, that she used to be the Goddess Hulda or Holla, protectress of women and girls.

I’ve not heard of this one - but I love this character!

@katharina

I´m also be going to create my second clay figurine for the 13 goddesses and include my full moon ritual into this. Of course I want to create something special for the Witchy Challenge and I´m trying to include my Imbolc ritual into this.(I think it´s obvious that I´ll never be bored in my whole life )

I love it! This is what makes life worth living. Have a blessed Imbolc, @katharina !

[Amethyst]

@georgia

The great part is they caught it before the furnace went out completely, they listened to me, and they actually found it without the attitude or name calling! I’m totally impressed!

That is impressive! Hopefully, it won’t take too long to get your part in!

@georgia

Have you checked on the order? It sounds like they may have cancelled it on you. Or at least that’s what they have done to me. Gotta watch Wally World. Good luck getting what you need!

I finally rescheduled it for this morning and got it. But man, that was weird yesterday.

@georgia

You’re probably the one who introduced me to them. Thank you. It has been enjoyable. I hadn’t heard of them before.

OH! Well, I’m glad I did! I always liked that series.

@Feathertip

You need to pick the one with the best sense of humor - I keep telling you, this is your superpower!

The problem is, not many fish come to shore to tell stand-up jokes.

@Feathertip

Sure sounds like a book to me - then some!

I’m reading an even longer one now!

@Feathertip

I hope it’s finally arrived, and you have a lovely Imbolc with your spell and ritual!

My sunflower seeds and stuff got here today, so I am all set! Thanks, love! I hope your Imbolc goes well too!

[CelestiaMoon]

@Feathertip

Happy Friday, lovelies! It’s that time of the week again - can you believe that we’re already at the end of January? Spring is ever closer!

Happy Friday! Loving and appreciating the sunshine Not a fan of the temperature (-25°C / -13°F)

@Feathertip

It’s the final Friday of January - how’s your New Year shaping up so far?

Can only say: what a ride Took care of my sick father for a little over a week, despaired in the darkness, fell in love with a couple living in the next town over, had a wonderful and hot date with one of them, bought a leash for the other one, had great plans for moving together but instead ended up breaking up after a week… learned some things about myself, my energy system and my relationships, and found new love and passion with my girlfriend

“What a year!” “Captain, it’s February!”

@Feathertip

If you lived underwater, what kind of creature would you be?

I’d love to be a mermaid

Might also be fun to be a pufferfish, puffing around the sea, having dolphins rub themselves against me to get high and end up skillfully filleted by a Japanese chef to be served to some foolhardy tourist as their possibly last meal

@Feathertip

What was the last book you read? (Any type!)

Think the last one I finished was this interesting biography of a Haitian Vodou priestess living in Brooklyn Born in Haiti, she brought her practice and deities with her, and started doing ceremonies, welcoming everyone interested. It’s a good book with a lot of heart and reverence for the subject matter and the people and cultures involved (by my judgment).

I’m currently reading this fun autobiography of a lady who had enough of the business world and decided to move to India to try living the yogic lifestyle It’s highly entertaining, and I love all the references to places and gurus I’ve heard of, familiar Sanskrit words and phrases, and a million ways how reality is often a lot stranger than your expectations.

@Feathertip

What’s your favorite fairy tale?

I have a hard time choosing… anything with magic, wonder and pretty girls with strong hearts and a main character role

@Feathertip

Imbolc is this weekend! Do you have anything special planned?

Fire, lots of fire…
Probably will just end up lighting a few candles

[georgia]

@Amethyst

The problem is, not many fish come to shore to tell stand-up jokes.

@CelestiaMoon

found new love and passion with my girlfriend

All’s well that ends well.

[Amethyst]

@CelestiaMoon

Not a fan of the temperature (-25°C / -13°F)

Crap! I thought I was cold! Sheesh. You’re gonna have freezer burn if it stays that cold!

[Ploxxieboodle]

@CelestiaMoon

Fire, lots of fire…
Probably will just end up lighting a few candles

Gonna be so real with you: my inner gremlin (read: id) always (angrily) suggests fire (i.e., property damage) first, to which my ego says “well, how about we light some candles and set intentions instead?”

Gentle self-parenting indeed.