#dr. mycol the fancy swampshroom

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🍄 Happy National Mushroom Month! 🍄

Love, the adorable mushies of The Roots & 'Shrooms Gang

September is National Mushroom Month, a time to love your local mushies and appreciate all that they do for you. So go out and spread some mush love today! =)

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Dr. Mycol quite agrees! Leaves would make great blankets for mushrooms to nap under! In fact, he's going to try it right now. There no time like the present for a nice nap, after all. ❤️🍄🍁

A Fallen leaf🍂

I feel like leaves would make pretty good blankets for mushrooms to nap under?

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Mycol’s human hasn’t been to a Renaissance fair since 2019 due to the pandemic and health issues which prevent her from being in large crowds without a mask. We’re all hoping that maybe this Summer is finally the time we get back to doing what we love. In hopeful prep for that, I bought myself a forest witch hat, since I need to stay out of direct sun when outside or I’ll get easily burned. Of course it had to have all sorts of happy mushies all over it! Mycol is absolutely in love with it. He’s already said he’ll help me acquire more mushrooms to add to it, and even though I need to buy the... shall we say... non-biodegradable, felted kind to place on this hat, I encouraged him anyway. I even told him that maybe he could join me at a fair this year if I do end up going. He’s excited to mingle with other mushroom-loving humans! =)

{ Dr. Mycol the fancy swampshroom was made by @itsthebeastpeddler, and the witch hat was made by CostureroReal on Etsy!” }

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Dr. Mycol: “It seems I have some fans. I must put my newfound fame to good use and only use it responsibly!”

Dr. Mycol: *clears throat and begins medical PSA* “Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables! Get lots of exercise! Drink water! And above all, always look both ways before crossing a street!”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “That was a very inspired speech, Mycol.”

Dr. Mycol: “Oh, heh heh... Hello, Gem. Yes, I was just responsibly informing the public of some important things.”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “Well you have a great voice for it. And you look very good in that lab coat.”

Dr. Mycol: “Really? You think so? It’s... actually a little bit big on me...”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “Oh no, it looks fine! In fact, it makes you look very distinguished and professional.”

Dr. Mycol: “Yes, well, I am a very... distinguished medical professional...” *suave grin*

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “You sure are...” *steps closer*

Dr. Mycol: “Yep... very distinguished... very professional...”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “I’ll say...” *steps even closer*

*smooching sounds*

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For the Love of Carrots: Part II

Resident Human: "It's time to build our carrot cake!" Dr. Mycol: "Yay! Uhm... what are you doing?" Resident Human: "The cakes plump when you bake them, so you have to cut the top off the bottom layer so the top layer will lay flat." Dr. Mycol: "Ohh... Hehe, it's like a cake pancake."

Dr. Mycol: "Ooooh, are those walnuts?" Resident Human: "They are!" Dr. Mycol: "Wait, caramel sauce? That's not very healthy." Resident Human: "We're making a cake. It's meant to be a treat, not health food."

Dr. Mycol: "Icing too?" Resident Human: "Yep! Basically, instead of taking the time to make candied walnuts, we're just going to make a caramel and walnut filling. The extra icing is just so that it's not too watery." Dr. Mycol: "I see. Well, walnuts are good for you..." Resident Human: "That's the spirit!"

Resident Human: "We'll put this on top of the bottom layer, and then put the other layer of cake on top of that."

Dr. Mycol: "That smells heavenly."

Resident Human: "Some icing around the edge, so the filling doesn't leak out..." Dr. Mycol: "Fascinating..."

Resident Human: "Ta-da!" Dr. Mycol: "What a beautiful cake!"

Dr. Mycol: "Wow... now that's a cake!" Resident Human: "Thank you, I try."

Resident Human: "Although... I think next time I should make a bit more filling. It kindof soaked into the cake."

Dr. Mycol: "Nonsense, I bet it's still just as yummy!"

Dr. Mycol: "Speaking of how yummy this cake might be..." Resident Human: "Yes, we can eat it now." Dr. Mycol: "I thought you'd never say so!" Resident Human: "What happened to all that patience you said you had?" Dr. Mycol: "Well, patience in the face of cake is very difficult, you see..." Resident Human: "Mm-hmm."

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Doooo iiiit! 👍

The only issue is that the arm holes are in the wrong places. I ran into that problem with my fancy swampshroom, Dr. Mycol, wearing his lab coat as a cape. 🤣 But for people who sew, maybe alterations are a thing. I know the backpacks, purses, belts/pouches, glasses/sunglasses, umbrellas, and even hats made for American Girl Doll sizes (~18 in.) fit most beasts. ❤

Well, @rootedincuteness mentioning that 18" doll accessories fit the gardenfolk.. has me wanting to make an 18" urchin so I can dress it up in old doll clothes :D

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New Year's Responsibility

Dr. Mycol: "Hello, friends! Happy New Year's Eve! On this day of celebrations that may involve alcohol, please remember to imbibe responsibly."

Dr. Mycol: "Take me, for instance. I'm having tea right now, so that I can enjoy alcoholic beverages later on and not overdo it."

Mudpie: "Mudpie is drinking responsibly today too. I have a great responsibility to finish every open bottle, so it's not wasted."

Dr. Mycol: "That's... not what I meant at all. I meant to enjoy things in moderation."

Mudpie: "Mudpie knows how to drink already. Don't need a moderator."

Dr. Mycol: "N-no... What I mean is not to drink too much! It isn't good for you!"

Mudpie: "Mudpie has very wide definition of too much." *winks*

Dr. Mycol: "Well... whatever your personal limits might be, just be safe this holiday season, alright everyone?" Mudpie: "Let's drink to that!" Dr. Mycol: "Sure, why not."

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For the Love of Carrots: Part I

Resident Human: "Alright, today we're going to make carrot cake! I am told by Dr. Mycol here that carrots are good for us." Dr. Mycol: "Well... yes, but... I am not sure that putting them in cake is the best thing..."

Resident Human: "We'll still get the nutritional benefits of the carrots, just with... some sweetness around them. Right? Dr. Mycol: "It is my professional opinion that... yes. Yes, we will." *winks*

Resident Human: "Alright, then. Let's get you out of this lab coat, though. You don't want to get anything from your lab into the cake, now do you?" Dr. Mycol: "Oh, right, good call there. Safety first!"

Resident Human: "It's a really simple recipe, so this is all we'll need."

Dr. Mycol: "Do you see Mudpie anywhere?" Resident Human: "Nope, you're fine to beat those eggs." Dr. Mycol: "Excellent."

Resident Human: "Ready for the oven!" Dr. Mycol: "But... wait... I don't see any carrots. We didn't put any in." Resident Human: "This mix has little carrot bits already in it, so we're all good on carrots." Dr. Mycol: "Oh, really? How convenient!"

Dr. Mycol: "So we put it in the oven, and then we eat it?" Resident Human: "Not exactly. We need icing... and a little something special." Dr. Mycol: "What's that?" Resident Human: "You'll see! For now, let's bake it first."

Dr. Mycol: "Wow... It smells wonderful!" Resident Human: "It really does. Fresh, warm cake is the best, isn't it?"

Dr. Mycol: "It sure is! But... why did we bake two cakes?" Resident Human: "That's the fun part. We're going to add something a little extra to this cake. A filling!"

Dr. Mycol: "Now?" Resident Human: "No, we have to let them cool first. We'll let them sit for now. Tomorrow we'll make the filling and build the final cake." Dr. Mycol: "Good thing I'm a patient 'shroom. Mudpie would never wait that long to eat cake." *giggles* Resident Human: "Haha, you're right, he wouldn't."

To be continued...

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Health Cake?

Mycol’s Human: “So... you know how you’re always telling me to eat healthy? Well, what about carrots?”

Dr. Mycol: “Oh yes! Carrots are very good for humans!”

Mycol’s Human: “Great! Because today we’re going to bake a carrot cake!”

Dr. Mycol: “Umm... that’s...”

Mycol’s Human: “It’s healthy, right? Look, the box says it has real carrots in it.”

Dr. Mycol: “That’s not what I meant by ‘healthy’ at all.”

Mycol’s Human: “Oh, come on. Look, we’re also going to add some yummy raisins.”

Dr. Mycol: “Oh. Well. Raisins are certainly very healthy...”

Mycol’s Human: “See? You know you want in on this. I’m all ready to go. Let’s bake!”

Dr. Mycol: “Alright!”

Mycol’s Human: “All we have to do is mix everything together... oil, water, eggs, cake mix...”

Dr. Mycol: “What about the raisins?”

Mycol’s Human: “They go on top. They sink into the cake while it bakes.”

Dr. Mycol: “Ohhh...”

Mycol’s Human: “Doesn’t that look delicious?”

Dr. Mycol: “It does, and it smells good too.”

Mycol’s Human: “Ready to stick it into the oven?”

Dr. Mycol: “Let’s do it!”

Mycol’s Human: “Well? What do you think?”

Dr. Mycol: “Oh, it smells absolutely amazing.”

Dr. Mycol: “I think you’ve done a stellar job.”

Mycol’s Human: “Thank you, I try.”

Mycol’s Human: “And it’s health cake, right? Since it has carrots and raisins in it?”

Dr. Mycol: “Doctor’s seal of approval!”

Dr. Mycol: “Might we... be able to eat some of the results now?”

Mycol’s Human: “We sure can, little guy.”

Dr. Mycol: “Most excellent!”

Mycol’s Human: “A moist and delicious success!”

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PSA: Staying Safe Outdoors

Dr. Mycol: “Hello! Your friendly neighborhood mushroom doctor here. Today, I’d like to speak a little bit about- Erm... hold on. We’ve got a piece of errant grass here...”

Dr. Mycol: *tucks it under his arm* “There we are. As I was saying, I’d like to talk to you about air quality and staying safe while outdoors."

Dr. Mycol: “Some of us right now are living with the effects of forest fires, which are sending soot particles as well as other toxic particulates and gasses into the air. Fires can happen as a part of a forest’s natural life cycle, and sometimes plants even need fire to help their seeds be released or to germinate, but in this case, these fires are largely due to very dry conditions. The increase in fires is connected to global warmings and climate change, which cause extreme weather events and droughts leading to more forest fires.”

Dr. Mycol: “Although the sky looks beautiful today and there is no odor in the air, a few days ago that was not the case. It is best to stay indoors if the air is hazy, yellow or orange, or has an overwhelming odor of burning wood, like it did the other day. That means there are particulates in the air, tiny little specks of debris from the burning fires. It isn’t good to breathe that into your lungs or get it in your eyes.”

Dr. Mycol: “Even on a pretty day like this, there could be toxins in the air that we can’t see, such as very fine particulates or invisible gasses. If you are sensitive to these things, if you have allergies, or if you are immunocompromised, you may want to wear a mask outdoors if the air quality is poor. I know it isn’t fun or comfortable, but you’ll have fewer health effects long-term as well as reduced discomfort from allergic responses if you wear a mask when air quality is poor. ”

Dr. Mycol: “How do you know if the air quality is poor or not? Pay attention to weather reports on the news or even download government and weather service apps on your mobile device. Many have ratings of air quality, ozone levels, particulate levels, and warnings about haze, smog, and other hazards you need to be aware of. This way, if you’re thinking of being outside a lot, you can check to make sure it’s safe first, and wear a mask if you want to be even safer.”

Dr. Mycol: “If you do have to go outside when air quality is poor, change clothes and take a shower when you get home if you can. This will help remove residue off your skin and hair, so it won’t continue to affect you or get on more of your clothes or bed linens. Finally, drink plenty of water so that your body can more quickly flush out any toxins and particulates you do happen to breathe in. Staying hydrated when out of doors is good to do anyway, especially during Spring and Summer, to avoid things like dehydration and heat stroke.” 

Resident Human: “Thanks so much, Dr. Mycol. I’m sure a lot of people out there will be thankful for your helpful advice.” *shakes his arm nub*

Dr. Mycol: “You’re very welcome, I’m happy to help!”

Dr. Mycol: “Stay safe and hydrated, folks, but do still continue to have fun. We don’t have to stop doing all the things we love just because there are hazards to be aware of. All we need to do is keep ourselves informed and take the proper precautions to ensure that we’ll be as safe as possible while we live our best lives.”

Resident Human: “Well said, my fungal friend.”

Dr. Mycol: “I try.” *smiles under mask*

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A Little Boost Goes A Long Way!

Dr. Mycol: “Hi, folks! As we say goodbye to the holiday season, I just want to remind you all to get your Covid-19 booster shots.”

Dr. Mycol: “Just take it from my friend here!”

Vaccine Bottle: “That’s right! Vaccines are safe and effective, so make sure you’re protecting yourself and your family today!”

Dr. Mycol: “You’re not really the vaccine, though, right? What did you say your name was? Jim?”

Vaccine Bottle: “Jim, yeah, how’s it goin’? Nah, I’m just a spokesbottle.”

Dr. Mycol: “Ah, okay. How is that, anyway? It is a pretty good gig? Does it pay well?”

Vaccine Bottle: “Oh yeah, it’s great. Good benefits, time off with the wife and kids, it’s pretty sweet.”

Dr. Mycol: “And there you have it, folks. Stay safe in the new year!”

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Looking A-head

Hannelore: “Ahhh... a relaxing afternoon. Maybe I should take a nap.”

Dr. Mycol: “Eh-hem. Pardon the intrusion, Hannelore...”

Hannelore: “Oh, hello! What’s up?”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “We’re concerned about you, dear.”

Hannelore: “Oh? How come?”

Dr. Mycol: “Well, it’s...it’s just that... you seem to have a bit of an issue with some uh... some exposed bone, there...”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “Yes, you really ought to have that looked at. Could be a problem.”

Dr. Mycol: “Exactly. You must have terrible sinus issues, and... my goodness, however do you swallow anything?”

Hannelore: *chuckles* “No, no... I’m perfectly fine. Urchins are supposed to have exposed skulls. That’s just how we are. I’m completely healthy and feeling great!”

Dr. Mycol: “Really...?! What a medical marvel your species is!”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “That’s incredible! Oh, I’m so glad you’re alright. We were worried.”

Hannelore: “Thank you for your concern, but I’m doing fine. Except... Well, I am a little hungry.”

Dr. Mycol: “That’s no trouble at all, dear, we’ve got some wonderful fruit in the kitchen.”

Nurse Strawberry Gem: “Follow us and we’ll hook you right up with some tasty and healthy snacks!”

Hannelore: “Thank you so much!”

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Forbidden Calories

Dr. Mycol: “So... I see you’re going to cook some pizza...” Mycol’s Human: “That’s right! I love pizza.”

Dr. Mycol: “Uh-huh. Well, um... are you aware of how bad pizza is for you? All that fat in the cheese... And the pepperoni will give you horrible acid reflux!”

Dr. Mycol: “Not to mention the sodium! for the love of all that is good and ‘shroomly, think of the sodium!”

Mycol’s Human: “Well....... actually... I was going to offer you some. I have a little too much here for just myself, and I’d like to finish it up. But if you don’t want it, then I guess I’ll-” Mycol: “NO! No, um... heh heh. Let’s not be too hasty. You know what’s really bad? Wasting food!” Mycol’s Human: *giggles* “That’s what I thought.”

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I bought a really cool mushroom tapestry and wanted to spread it out to see it in all it’s glory. Within seconds, I had ‘shroomfolk opportunists looking to take a gander for themselves! Mog, Bricken, and Dr. Mycol really loved the tapestry. Bricken said it it was nice to see so many handsome mushrooms. Mog thought it was soft and wanted to have a cup of tea while relaxing on it. And Dr. Mycol admired its scientific accuracy. Well it’s good to know that the mushroom residents of my house approve of the new decoration, right? XD

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🌱🌎 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓔𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓓𝓪𝔂! 🌎🌱

~ 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑠 & ‘𝑆ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑚𝑠 𝐺𝑎𝑛𝑔

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Meet The Gang: Dr. Mycol

FULL NAME: Dr. Mycol MEANING BEHIND NAME: He’s an actual medical doctor, and “Mycol” is the mushroom person equivalent of “Michael.” Mycology is also the study of fungi, which is where his name is taken from. TYPE OF BEAST: An olive green fancy swampshroom. GENDER: Male PERSONALITY: He’s a tough love sort who will tell it exactly like it is with regard to health, but at his heart he’s a total sugarshroom. He loves his friends and is always looking out for them. OCCUPATION: Medical doctor, specializing in ‘shroomfolk but also branching out into rootling health as well. Sometimes he even advises humans! BEST FRIEND: Nurse Strawberry Gem RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Don’t tell anyone, but he thinks Strawberry Gem is super cute. FAVORITE COLOR: Any kind of green. FAVORITE FOOD: Salad. Also quinoa. FAVORITE SEASON: Fall FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving (U.S.), even though everyone overeats during it. He likes that it brings friend sand family together. LIKES: Healthy foods and practices, exercise, spending time with friends and family, and yes, sneaking the occasional piece of candy. DISLIKES: Processed, fatty, or overly salty foods, and of course hot/dry weather given that he’s a mushroom. PET PEEVE: When someone questions his medical credentials simply because he’s a mushroom. Also people making the “fun guy” joke with him. Just don’t do it. CURRENT OBSESSION: Non-alcoholic beer