#spiferetti

[stsathyre]

spiferetti replied to your post: I need a new manga. What are you reading?

Sukeban Deka and Crayon Shin-chan

I love Shin Chan!

[lamus-dworski]

It definitely makes sense that they would be used mostly for decoration and keepsakes rather than having any ritual significance. I have two which were given to me by my mother. She, in turn, received them as gifts from a friend who took a trip to Poland in the spring of 1997. They're really pretty and I keep them in a safe spot so the paint doesn't fade or get scratched. Thank you for your response. :)

Oh yes, they are wonderful and definitely make great memorabilia! The best is that they can be kept unaltered for long decades :)

In folk traditions, the wood was praised for other kinds of reasons though. The mentioned clay pisanki were seen as better “imitations” (and there’s a possibility they might have been used for ritual reasons) because they were, in a way, behaving similarly to eggs (for example, both could crack and both harden in warmth/fire). I’m not sure at the moment since when exactly the wooden ones are being made, but that tradition is definitely younger and more of a modern concept (I’d say, the wooden pisanki were definitely in use in 19th century but increased in popularity only in the postwar period along with e.g. growth of the Cepelia company).

[lamus-dworski]

How common are wooden pisanki?

It's rather hard to say and might depend on the region. They were around for some time, and nowadays are quite a popular alternative offered for sale (as easy to decorate and hard to damage during the transport - plus they can last for many years). You'd find them in most of the Easter markets, some people I know would use a few to decorate the Easter table, but all of the pisanki prepared for the blessing and for the festive breakfast would be still natural. From what I’ve learned so far, pisanki made of clay or stone (e.g. limestone) were more popular than the wooden ones in the past.

[stsathyre]

spiferetti replied to your post:There’s a specific kind of disappointment that...

I understand this so, so much.

It's just cruel.

[stsathyre]

spiferetti replied to your post:Coalition for Banning the Use of Sirens in Songs Because Some of Us are Trying to Drive Down The Fucking Road

I’ll sign this petition whenever it does surface.

I'll be sure to let you know whenever we create a mailing list.

[stsathyre]

spiferetti replied to your post:Protect your energy

This has made me question how I deal with people, whether the intent is explicitly witchy or not. Thank you!

I'm glad! Always happy to contribute, friend.

[faunmoss]

spiferetti replied to your post:I'm here! I'm not sure how long ago you made that post but I'll talk to you.

I’m glad it helps. :) What goes on in that episode? (I know next to nothing about Star Trek, period.)

Starfleet sends the Enterprise out to make first contact with a life form that is huge and alien and strange, living in space and currently circling a dying star. They have a mission expert on board called Tam Elbrun, who is a Betazoid, a telepath. He has extraordinary powers, but can't shut out other people's thoughts/feelings/moods, and so he's very strange. He keeps alienating everyone.

Also a few years ago, he was involved in an incident where 47 people were killed in a diplomatic mission, among them friends and former colleagues of Commander Riker (he's second in command, also he's a dink I hate him). So most people blame him for that and don't trust him/ his judgement/ his abilities. He already shouted at Riker because Riker thought something along the lines of "who's to tell me you're not goin gto fuck up again". I like when people shout at Riker, 99% of the time he deserves it. He's wayyyyyy too smug and self-congratulatory.

Tam is super startled at first when he meets Data, because as an android, he can't sense Data's emotions/ thoughts. But once Data introduces himself and Tam gets over the first shock, he super likes him. Everyone likes Data. People who don't like Data are rubbish, don't trust them.

Deanna Troi, who is half Betazoid, half human, used to work with Tam when he was in hospital/ needed counseling. Right now they're talking, and Tam says that Tin Man (the space whale creature) is telepathically communicating with him, even though they are still lightyears away from the creature.

Meanwhile, they are probably being followed by Romulans, who can cloak their ships. But they're picking up something!! it's mysterious!! Will Wesley save the day.

[faunmoss]

I'm here! I'm not sure how long ago you made that post but I'll talk to you.

<3

I made it like fifteen minutes ago. I'm watching Star Trek TNG: Season 3 ep 20, Tin Man. It's good. I'm still triggered but it distracts me and makes me feel almost safe/ like I'm in a bubble.