#St. Nickolas

[olmycavealien138]

I love / hate them

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This Last One's a Doozy!

I finally managed to put in a lifeguard chair at the beach, yay! Also...I've finally made it to the end of round one in St. Bernie! Here we are with our last household, the Williams and I am DREADING it! I had no idea what my SP would get me into when I added this nice little bin family to my playable population, but as you may recall, in the Snooty rotation Aimee gave birth to triplets!!! And that's on top of Malika, who is a toddler when they are first loaded and son Myles. So...They have two toddlers and three infants and I am certain I'm going to lose my mind keeping them all happy this round!

Right outta the gate! Yes! Does this mean you've been earning lots of money writing, Marley? Please let this mean you have lots of money stashed away! Your family lives in a pretty small two bedroom with only one crib for all those kids!

No such luck...How about inventory...anyone got anything of worth??

Of course not...facepalm! Ugh, what am I going to do!!??

Just look at little Malika! She is BEGGING you guys to get a bigger house!

Aimee looks a little over this cute cottage too...

Yeah, I might have to actually intervene in this situation. Don't worry, I'm not letting you off that easy though! I'll float you a loan, but you'll have to pay it back every tax season to keep gameplay as realistic as possible!

Poor little Martina, just laying in the middle of the kitchen waiting to get tripped over!

Okay, I'll take a hint. While you divy up time in the crib and take shifts sleeping and apply for that loan while you watch Freddie next door try to rescue Nickolas from the hail (geeze, Martina doesn't have it so bad by the looks of this!) I'll do some searching around for a good-sized family home!

Huzzah! Success! Now get those kids inside before the social worker gets called or something!

The poor babysitter is completely overwhelmed! I don't blame you, but...

Myles is starved for food and sleep!

Hey! Kizzy has earned a promotion! And Billy Bob is now a toddler!

Marley and Aimee split childcare responsibilities when they got home from work and crawled into bed completely exhausted after that eventful day, but I have a feeling they'll be getting a lot more rest now that all the children have a proper place to sleep and there's room for them to grow!

All is quiet here at the end of our first night with the Williams's.

[robster2016]

Father Christmas: A Journey Through Winter Folklore

The painting titled Father Christmas is a captivating and atmospheric work that embraces both the mystical and traditional aspects of this beloved holiday figure. Set against a dark, mist-laden forest with moonlit branches, the scene evokes a sense of quiet solitude and timelessness. The artist’s choice of a muted, wintry palette of deep greens, blues, and soft yellows perfectly captures the cold…

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Ruth St. Denis (1923)

Ph Nickolas Muray 

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New reading recommandation: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out Prayers by the lake by Saint Nickolas Velimirovic. The spectrum of divine revelations in those is just: 🫠🫶🫶🫶 👌👌👌👌

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St. Nerevar Statue

3D model for The Elder Scrolls: Online

Modeling by Nickolas Jackson

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Winter theme

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(Nick)Names:

Avalanche, arctic, apricity, andri, aspen, alaska, artica, antartic, antarctic, antartica, antarctica blizzard, bylur cold, coldine, coldina, coldette, coldetta, coldelle, coldella, coldino, coldetto, coldellie, coldello, chill, chilli/chillie/chilly, coat, chan, cherith, cheimónas, claus, cypress demetria, diamond, december evergreen, eira, eirwen, edur, eryi frigid, freeze, freezine, freezina, freezino, freezelle, freezellie, freezella, freezette, freezetta, freezetto, frost, frosty/frostie, freezing, frozen, frozone, frozette, frozetta, frozetto, frozelle, frozellie, frozella, frozello, frozine, frozina, frozino, frosta, frostette, frostetta, frostetto, frostelle, frostellie, frostello, frostella, frostine, frostina, frostino, flake, flykra, fannar, February glaze, glacia, glacial, glacier, gwyneira hail, haukea, haunani, hiver ice, icey/icie, icicle, icestorm, icette, icelle, icetta, icella, icine, icina, iciclette, icicletta, icetto, icellie, icellie, icetto, icino, icicline, iciclino, iciclina, iciclelle, iciclella, iciclello, iceberg, inverno, invierno, iarnă, isolde janus, janara, january, juniper kis, kari lumi, lixue miyuki neve, nevis, nieves, nivia, noel/noelle, noella, nic/nick, nichol/nichole, nicholas/nicolas/nickolas/nikolas, north, norther, northern, november, nevada, neva quilo snow, snowelle, snowette, snowella, snowetta, snowy/snowie, snowflake, snowfall, snowstorm, snowine, snowline, snowina, snowlina, snowellie, snowello, snowlino, snowetto, snowino, sleet, squal, snowdrift snowfield, snowpack, snowcap, snowcone, snowslide, slush, snowbank, solstice, skadi talvi, tuhin, tushar vinter, viola, violet/violette, violetta/violeta winter/wynter, winterelle, winterella, winterello, winterellie, winterina, winterine, winterino, winterette, winteretta, winteretto, wintertide, wintry, wintery, wintertime, warrin, wren xue yuki, yukina, yukio, yule, yuletide zima/zyma, zane

1stp prns: i/me/my/mine/myself

wi/winte/winters/wine(wintine)/winterself sni/sne/snowy/snowine/snowself ni/nove/novy/novembrine/novemberself di/de/decemby/decemberine/decemberself yi/yule/yuly/yuline(yuletine)/yuleself ni/northe/northy/northine/northself i/ice/icy/icine/iceself gli/glace/glacy/glacine/glacialself fri/fre/freezy/frozine/frozenself(freezeself)

2ndp prns: you/your/yours/yourself

wo/winter/winters/winterself sno/snower/snowers/snowerself no/november/novembers/novemberself no/nor/northerns/nothernerself do/december/decembers/decemberself yo/yuler/yulers/yulerself io/icer/icers/icerself glo/glacier/glaciers/glacierself fro/freezer/freezers/freezerself

3rdp prns: they/them/theirs/themselves

wi/winter, win/ter, winter/winters, winter/wonderland, winter/solstice sno/ow, sno/snows, snow/snows, snow/flake, snow/shoe, snow/pile, snow/fall, snow/snowy, snow/snowing no/november, no/vember, nov/ember, november/novembers, no/north, nor/th, north/norths, nor/north, north/northern, northern/light, north/ern, northern/northerns, north/pole de/cember, dec/ember, decem/ber, december/decembers, dec/december, dece/december yu/le, yu/yule, yule/yules, yule/yuletide i/ce, ice/ices, ice/icy, ice/iced, ice/icicle, ice/icle, icicle/icicles, ice/cube gla/cier, gla/cial, gla/glacier, gla/glacial, glac/ier, glac/ial, glacier/glaciers, glacial/glacials fro/zen, fro/frozen, froze/frozen, frozen/frozens, fre/freeze, free/freeze, fre/eze, free/ze, freeze/freezes, freeze/freezing, free/zing, freezing/freezings, fro/frost, fro/st, fro/ost, frost/frosts, frost/frosted

Titles

the cold season, the living north, the snowflake, the fallen snow, the winter monarch/king/queen, the snow queen/king/monarch, the frozen golem, the frozen being of the snowplanes, the dweller of the snowbanks, the snowman, the icicle, the dweller of the frozen late

winter embodied, winter personified, winter incarnate

*one who lives benieth the frozen waters, one who burrows in snow, one who rules winter, one who adors the chilly season, one who celebrates yule, one who was born in the cold months

[hisblackai]

Jolly St. Nickolas

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What so many people miss when talking about the weirdness that is Krampus and that whole thing is. He's not in connection with Santa Klaus. We don't have Santa Klaus (talking specifically about Austria here, but I know it's the same with many other European countries).

We have Saint Nicklaus. But he doesn't have anything to do with christmas. He comes on the 6th and yes gives the children things. But typically it's tangerines and peanuts. And sometimes chocolate. And possibly small gifts.

Who actually brinflgs the presents on Christmas is the "Christkind" ("Christ child"). It is mostly depicted as a ln angel-like figure with white and/or gold robes. But in meaning should kinda be a kid version of Jesus. It's his (alleged) birthday were celebrating after all. So if course he should be giving us gifts.

I just wanted to clear that up as I often see people talk about European christmas with the assumption that we just also have Santa Claus. Which we mostly don't.

Also there is a completely separate version of Krampus. Which is a Krampus Umzug/Perchtenlauf. It happens in November and has no connection to St Nickolas. But this isn't what this post is about.

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Nickolas Muray. Ruth at St Denis, 1925

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Nickolas Muray. Ruth St Denis 1925

[expirisims]

My Best Friend's Girl

The next day, George and Ruth were still on vacation and both kids went to school. By the looks of it, Genevieve is still planning on going to prom with John. . .

Yikes, I wonder how this is going to go...

It's Margo's turn to go on a class field trip. Bahahaha!! Poor Pablo!! Again! Facepalm, he must dread every time he has to chase after the Snooty kids, LOL!

Ivy has given birth!

Well, it's prom time and surprisingly, Genevieve is here...but not dressed...

And here we go...

A night of humiliation. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he and Genevieve are officially OVER...and by de facto Lawerence and Jill too.

Maybe it's a pity vote, but you know what? He needs some cheering up.

And after all that teenage angst and drama, I made a decision. Next time I am in the Fitzgerald household, I'm going to move the four teens in together and do a stint in university with them all since they're all the same age! It'll add an extra week or so to gameplay, but I think it will be fun!

Hey, look who's back! Oh boy, did you two miss a lot!

Yeah, I bet! With five kids under four! I hate to say it, but I am DREADING your household this go round LOL!

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What My Tarot Deck Says About My Blorbo?

🐧 TuxedoSam 🐧

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1st Card: The Hierophant

The Hierophant, also known as the High Priest, is all about rules and traditions. This fits Sam because he is a true dapper gentleman! An old-fashioned Englishman from a venerable family, who enjoys boating, tennis, and other well-to-do sports. The Hierophant is also known as the Teacher, because he passes on sacred knowledge to those under his guidance. Sam might not be a professor, but he does know how to fluently speak both Penguinese AND English. He also looks after his close friend Chip! Because of its religious imagery, The Hierophant is also associated with marriage. Did you know that, before Dear Daniel came along, TuxedoSam was supposed to be Hello Kitty's love interest? Perhaps he still has feelings for her, even though they are no longer made for one another! Sam looks up to Santa Claus because he wants to be "loved by kids all around the world"! I'd say old St. Nickolas fits the imagery of this card perfectly.

2nd Card: Four of Pentacles (Reversed)

The Four of Pentacles is a card of stability and having everything you want. Reversed, it can be a sign of clinginess, or perhaps even greed run amok. Sam is known as a glutton who loves to eat. Also, does one penguin really need three-hundred and sixty-five bowties?! I'd say that crosses the line from vain to hoarding. Note how there is a city far behind the man, as if he's turned his back on society and distrustfully hides from it. This plus his sour expression suggests that he holds on so tightly to his wealth because of a fear of loss. Sam may be adorable but he is, in fact, a veteran. He served in eight navy battles and was honorably discharged once he reached the rank of captain. I can imagine someone out at sea for so long could perhaps have some issues feeling secure and grounded once back at home. Although, perhaps the reversal suggests that this isn't as much of an issue, since Sam has his family (Pam and Tam) to support him. On a more meta level, perhaps the four of Pentacles is reversed because, despite being moderately popular, TuxedoSam has very little merchandise to speak of (in comparison to other Sanrio characters). Those that wish to horde more of this lovable penguin are, sadly, out of luck.

Conclusion:

Tuxedo J. Orville Samuel may be a clumsy round boy, but he's also an old-fashioned lad with years of experience! His dapper bowtie and fine sailors hat aren't simply for show, they reflect a part of his history. He may be gluttonous, and perhaps a bit of a hoarder, but he's also loving and wants to guide his friends to a happier place.

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Bonus:

The stone from my collection that makes me think of Sam most is--

--this nice smooth Clear Quartz!

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Thank you for reading~ Information about my cards can be found in this post! A list of my favorite characters can be found here!

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Maria Santa Zannino biography: 13 things about Baltimore, Maryland native

Who was Maria Santa Zannino? Maria Santa Glorioso Zannino was an Italian-American model and funeral director from Baltimore, Maryland, United States. She took piano at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore for four years and attended St. Ambrose Elementary School, Seton High School and the Walters Academy of Baltimore all in Baltimore. Zannino and her husband Joseph Nickolas Zannino Jr. have…

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Some sock I made for the christmas imp/elfe event at my work place. We have two (imaginary) imps/elfes residing in our groups, they bring activities, stories, and the likes for the kids.

These socks where for a crafting project durring st. Nickolas day, where the imps/elfes made socks for each other and gave the children a template to sew their own st. Nick socks! ^^

Made: 2.12.2024

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Relationship-Fueled Filmmaking with Commercial Directing Duo Morgan and Nick.

Directing duo Morgan & Nick (Morgan Bond Grisham and Nickolas Grisham) discussed their journey in establishing their production company CamLock Films, the importance of relationships and reputation in the industry, their use of advanced filmmaking techniques like previz, the challenges of self-promotion on social media, and their recent creative projects. They also touched on their passion for personal projects like the regenerative farming documentary I'm working on. Overall, this spirited conversation highlights their dedication, technical expertise, and the value Morgan and Nick place on building meaningful client and industry relationships.

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