#tree burl

[darksilvania]

Decided to turn my birch dragon into a full line

PEEKABLINK ["Peek-A-Boo"- Blink] -Dragon/Grass -The Unblinking Pokemon -Ability: Unnerve/Keen Eye - Third Eye(HA)* -Dex: “This pokemon hides behind trees and rocks to watch other pokemons with its large, unblinking eye. Looking into its eye can be dangerous, as people has said that once eye contact has been made with one, breaking aways from its gaze can be very difficult, as if it has some kind of hypnotic power. Sometimes people that go missing on the woods has later been found trapped in a 'staring match' with one of this pokemon, unable to look away.“ -Moveset:     -Branch Poke     -Glare     -Hypnosis     -Mean Look

–>Evolves at lvl.35<–

PEEKABURL ["Peek-A-Boo"- Burl] -Dragon/Grass -The Burl Pokemon -Ability: Unnerve/Keen Eye - Third Eye(HA)* -Dex: “It sits next to large trees where it attaches to their roots, feeding from the tree's nutrients in order to gain enough strenght to evolve, it only moves to search for another tree once it has fed enough from the previous one. Due to its eyes and ears being covered by its wooden shell, this pokemon experiences a form of senssory depravation that its said to help awaken some dormant psychic abilities.“ -Moveset:     -Horn Leach     -Breaking Swipe     -Meditate     -Forest's curse

–>Evolves at lvl.65<–

PEEKABIRCH ["Peek-A-Boo"- Birch] -Dragon/Grass -The Watcher Pokemon -Ability: Unnerve/Keen Eye - Third Eye(HA)* -Dex: “This pokemon hides among the trees completely motionless for hours, watching pokemon and human pass by. They use their heavy tails and short but wide and strong legs to help keep their long necks straight, mimicking tree trunks. By being motionless all day, while watching in a meditative state this pokemon has awakened a certain level of psychic powers in them, they can read the toughts of those who pass near them and what once were mere body markings now can be used to watch and feel their surrounding, this power often shows through a low glow along the markings in its body“ -Moveset:     -Wood Hammer     -Dragon Hammer     -Extrasenssory     -Miracle Eye

*Powers up Psychic-type moves

This pokemon are based on Birch trees and their markings that resemble eyes

PEEKABURL is based on a tree burl, a type of wooden growth on the side of trees

[wallswildernessaccess]

Doc and I were on a walk and saw this walnut tree that had not one but two burls!

[willbrakeforneature]

burl-esque

[cainhowlett]

[topoet]

Burly

The dictionary tells me that a burl is a rounded knotty growth on a tree. Wiki tells me they are caused by weather or insects & that they are harmless to the tree. Folklore tells me they are portals to Tree Land. Hey! You can give me $$$ to defray cost of blog fees sweet, eh? paypal.me/TOpoet

[alcnfr]

This tree might have winked at me... (Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) )

[wailveid]

A tree with a large outgrowth - it was quite creepy to meet it.

[mywifeleftme]

292: Various Artists // Abstract Magazine Issue 5

Abstract Magazine Issue 5 Various Artists 1985, Sweatbox Just got up to flip the record after sitting cross-legged on the couch typing on my laptop for quite a bit, not realizing my leg had fallen asleep until I tried to plant on it and had to pinwheel my arms to keep from falling flat out and cracking my head into my turntable. Absolutely how the coroner will shoot my body someday too, ass-naked and alone on the floor of my apartment, surrounded by instruments I can’t play and books I haven’t gotten to, bleeding into my record collection with a scythe propped sardonically against the wall in the background.

Speaking of ignominious deaths, while doing some research on the compiler of today’s record, a post-punk compilation / fanzine combo from 1985, the first thing that came up was a 2007 post from Burl Veneer’s old Typepad blog, specifically this inimitable sentence: “Abstract was the brainchild of Rob Deacon, who died last month in a canoeing accident at age 42 (same as me).” Strange nautical coincidence that, and a neat trick for Burl to keep blogging after death too (in fact, he’s still at it here on Tumblr), but I kept link hopping, and have learned that Deacon was quite a special guy, and a pivotal figure in two or three generations of UK music.

There’s genuine fondness and grief in The Guardian obit, the kind they reserve for lesser-known people who busted their asses and made a difference behind the scenes in media, and they spell out a resume I’m a little ashamed not to have been more up on. He was in his late teens when he started Abstract magazine, profiling the cream of the post-punk crop and cajoling exclusive tracks out of a bunch of them. Abstract would eventually morph into his own label, the influential Sweatbox, but the magazine + compilation bug stuck with him, and he’d go on to start the CD-era Volume series, which moved real numbers for an indie comp and featured… Jesus, everybody, apparently. He followed that up with the groundbreaking Trance Europe Express and Trance Atlantic electronic compilations, became a dance night impresario, did music photography, started a label (Deviant)… and then he fell out of his fuckin’ boat. Damn.

Abstract #5 is a real time capsule of 1985, featuring songs and interviews with the likes of Swans, Gene Loves Jezebel, Cindytalk, Colourbox, and the Jazz Butcher, interspersed with record reviews, scene reports, comics and more. The written pieces are all over the place stylistically, some transcribed in a borderline-incoherent fashion, others fighting for their lives against the adventurous two-tone printed layouts, but it has a wonderful fanzine energy and a level of ballsy spite you don’t see much these days.

Nearly every artist has a bone to pick with their label or journalists or bands they used to like that sold out or fans who have any sort of expectations of them. (The editorial pages get into it too, describing Morrissey “prancing daffodilously” and previewing a new New Order tune called “I’ve Got a Cock Like the M1,” which would see daylight as “The Perfect Kiss.”)

It’s zany and vulnerable and, even just shy of 40 years later, totally inspiring stuff. Highlights include Swans’ Michael Gira’s typically serial killer-coded interview, in which he talks about watching TV for 14 hours a day and shares the trans body horrific lyrics to a song called “BASTARD” that would eventually come out during the band’s maniac 1986; an account from industrial music pioneers Test Dept of the ’84 miner’s strike in South Wales, with a photo of one member who appears to have two sets of upper teeth like a shark; and the 400 Blows talking about having recorded their contribution to the issue in an echoing drainage pipe in which they nearly became trapped and drowned.

Musically this is by design a mixed bag (side one is kind of the uncommercial, experimental bits; side two the peppier guitar pop stuff). None of these exclusives would make anyone’s definitive collection of any of these bands, but as a complete listening and reading experience, Abstract #5 is a beautiful celebration. Cheers to Rob.

292/365

[validwarriorcatsnames]

If you use the word "knot" as a synonym for a burl on a tree, than would Slipknot be a valid warrior name?

I think so. However this also opens a lot of doors for a lot of specific people

[w000ble]

This is now my distracting internet project for the night.

1. More Weird Palms

Started off just googling "oddly shaped palm tree" to see what I'd find. There seem to be plenty squiggly ones— which wasn't what I was looking for, but does set the palm apart from other trees. (Foreshadowing.) Are palm trees just more susceptible to deformation?

That second, near-horizontal tree is so weird it's even somewhat photography-famous. You can find it just by searching "Koh Tao Thailand palm tree."

Some other fun ones

2. But what is going on here?

Since this isn't the type of deformation the one in OP's picture had though, I looked into what that kind of thing is even called (image googled "types of tree knots") and found my way to this cool knobbly Chinese Cypress.

They are called burls! and they can make trees look like they have butts.

Which trees are most susceptible to burls? (Can this happen to a palm tree, or is it just visually similar?)

While burls can occur on any type of tree, there are some species that are more likely to produce them. Some of the most common types of trees that grow burls include maples, oaks, elms, and willows. These trees are all native to North America, but burls can also be found on trees in other parts of the world. [citation1]

The website this quote is from has more information on burls than I ever knew about. It's very interesting! But in short:

Q: Can anyone tell me what causes this on a palm tree? A: That lump is a "burl." It could be caused by many things, including injuries, infections, parasites, changes in weather, and other causes of stress.

"A burl is formed as a last-ditch effort to save the tree’s life after an injury or infection." [citation2] Essentially, the tree panicked.

A cross-section of a burl

And of course, it would be a crime if I didn't include some burl butts.

3. I found out palm trees apparently aren't trees?

Ah yes- they are "large woody herbs" excuse me. Jokes aside it seems to depend on the palm. Some are even considered grass, and I am now too lazy to read this article about the semantics right now but here you go if you're curious: link In this case, I conclude that a "large, woody, shrubby herb" is probably capable of forming burls despite "not technically being a tree."

[groundonesix]

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[themitrich]

Shine bright like a Diamond ❌

Shine bright like a Christmas Tree✅

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

[thesirencult]

Lunar Eclipse In Pisces, Tarot Reading

@thesirencult

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Pile 1

“When a young tree is injured it grows around that injury. As the tree continues to develop, the wound becomes relatively small in proportion to the size of the tree. Gnarly burls and misshapen limbs speak of injuries and obstacles encountered through time and overcome. The way a tree grows around its past contributes to its exquisite individuality, character, and beauty. I certainly don't advocate for traumatization to build character, but since trauma is almost a given at some point in our lives, the image of the tree can be a valuable mirror.”

― Peter A. Levine, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma

How Will This Eclipse Change You?

Pile 1, things will get worse for you, before they can become better. Right now, you have been going through a period of upheaval. You feel as if though you have to watch every step you take. There might be people around you who are praying for your downfall. This to me shows that you are someone who takes charges and like to lead the way, otherwise, these people wouldn't have a reason to be intimidated by you.

This eclipse will shake things up. Expect a confrontation with someone, especially at work. You will find out who is by your side and who isn't. Be careful. Retreat and don't fight back. Tigers don't compete with kittens, for they know their power.

You are someone who has "grown around their traumas". This eclipse prompts you to escape your "in-between" position and show your teeth by setting even higher goals. Take charge, travel if you need to and never lose faith. Become more vigilant but not aggresive.

Kittens can not and will not stop a tiger!

What New Era Is This Eclipse Ushering You Into?

This eclipse is doing all the work for you. If you take a break or travel for a while, expect a different setting when you return to your familiar environment. Justice came out. I don't know why, but I get the impression you are someone who tends to suffer quietly. You don't like to give attention to petty people and small things others may find annoying. Keep doing that, but work through it internally. The Justice card is ushering you into an era of getting paid back your good karma, while those who wronged you are getting served theirs.

Another thing I see, is that in this era you will realize that every action has consequences, be it good or bad. This will offer healing and make you think twice before you do everything. You are a calm, cool and collected individual who may struggle with setting boundaries and taking responsibility because you don't believe you are good enough. Expect things to fall into your lap and getting celebrated for past successes. Get over your "imposter syndrome". You deserve to be rightfully compensated,

Where Is It Asking You To Focus Your Energy?

Focus on raising your risk tolerance and lowering your tolerance for bullsh*t! You have great potential for success, so act accordingly. Any ideas about new ventures you should turn into plans. Find wholeness within and don't wait for external validation, be it about your self worth or plans. Overall, stand on your own and be like a tree that withstands the jarsh conditions by bending with the wind. You are strong enough to let the storm pass.

Pile 2

“Through transformation, the nervous system regains its capacity for self-regulation. Our emotions begin to lift us up rather than bring us down. They propel us into the exhilarating ability to soar and fly, giving us a more complete view of our place in nature. Our perceptions broaden to encompass a receptivity and acceptance of what is, without judgment. We are able to learn from our life experiences. Without trying to forgive, we understand that there is no blame. We often obtain a surer sense of self while becoming more resilient and spontaneous. This new self-assuredness allows us to re-lax, enjoy, and live life more fully. We become more in tune with the passionate and ecstatic dimensions of life.”

― Ann Frederick, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma

How Will This Eclipse Change You?

This eclipse will make you sharper, quicker to act and ready to be strategic about your plans. After many trials and errors you have come to the conclusion that you're the only one who can change your life. You are becoming more stoic and pragmatic.

You are getting the bird's eye view, sitting high up in your throne like the queen/king you are.

I'm getting the message that clarity is here, not because of others but because of a change in your mindset that comes down to this: "I'm setting myself free from expectations and expecting. I'm choosing my battles wisely. I see things from a higher perspective."

Wisdom, truth and logic are the tools you are going to use to manifest your dream life.

From now on you will be guarding your heart and letting it rest for a while. Now, it's time for the sensitive heart to give the reigns to the cold head, just for now...

What New Era Is This Eclipse Ushering You Into?

This is perfect! I just saw a carousel on TikTok that talked about the "winter arc" and when it starts (October 1st). I'm getting that this eclipse is ushering you into your villain era/winter arc.

You are a very soft and caring person but you've had enough, haven't you? I'm not getting that in this era of your life you'll turn into a b*tch and go from one extreme to another. I'm getting that you'll simply use radical honesty with yourself, you'll cut out the fluff and use your empathy to empathize with the one who deserves it, YOURSELF.

I want you to know that after this much needed period you will see that only people with the beat intentions approach you. I'm not getting that you will be lonely, I'm getting that you will choose to keep your distance from toxicity. You may meet someone who is going after their goals too and you two become really great pals.

Where Is It Asking You To Focus Your Energy?

Very interesting...

First of all, share your gifts with the world cause this will lead you to material abundance. It's been reaffirmed that you are a generous and empathetic person. The Universe wants you to know that it's clearing out from your life those that are leeching off of your energy and are sticking around just to have a taste from the fruits of your flavour.

Since you will become more logical in this period of your life, you will see that certain people are better to be left in the past.

You need to focus your energy on making money, finding like minded souls who reciprocate your positive energy and also, SERVING karma. Be okay with being the villain in someone else's story. They wronged you first and now they just want to use you. Don't feel bad that you want them to watch you win, because they wanted to watch you lose.

Now, let them watch from the sidelines, while you are running towards success. It's going to be sweeter though, cause you will be so focused on the path ahead of you that you will not care about the bench sitters.

Take care !

Pile 3

“Every trauma provides an opportunity for authentic transformation. Trauma amplifies and evokes the expansion and contraction of psyche, body, and soul. It is how we respond to a traumatic event that determines whether trauma will be a cruel and punishing Medusa turning us into stone, or whether it will be a spiritual teacher taking us along vast and uncharted pathways. In the Greek myth, blood from Medusa’s slain body was taken in two vials; one vial had the power to kill, while the other had the power to resurrect. If we let it, trauma has the power to rob our lives of vitality and destroy it. However, we can also use it for powerful self-renewal and transformation. Trauma, resolved, is a blessing from a greater power.”

― Ann Frederick, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma

How Will This Eclipse Change You?

As far as I can tell, Pile 3 needs to read both this pile and number 2! You are a complex person with lots of layers and reading both piles will help you gain two very distinct perspective on this next cycle taht will transform you COMPLETELY. It's not just about the eclipse, it's about the node change and the overall energy of the next 18-20 months. One of the two piles may not resonate right now, but in a few months or even a year it will be helpful to read it again for guidance.

The eclipse will change your perspective when it comes to your "all or nothing" attitude. Now, this change might have started already but what I see is that you will have a moment in the next month where you will realize that you have the ability to stand still while the world around you is moving. Before, you saw this as your inability to change and evolve but spirit wants you to know that you have the super power and luxury of following your own path. Your timing is way different than taht of others and your ability to move mountains while being still will help you advance in life. You see yourself as a walking contradiction but in reality, energy may manifest in different ways but its substance is the same. Stop beating yourself up and let your energy flow in different ways/wavelengths.

What New Era Is This Eclipse Ushering You Into?

You always get so close to the finish line but refuse to let go of the burdens so you never finish the race. The Universe is asking you to let go of expectations, negative beliefs and fear. Ask and you shall receive. Your options are confusing you, that's why they will fall away one by one. This new era is the era of shedding your new skin and of stripping down to the basics. You can not jump into cold water with clothes on, they won't help you even though they protect you at the shore, in the water they will weigh you down and you'll drown. Different things work at different phases, now it's a new phase and whatever was helpful before it's not working now. Paradigm shift.

Where Is It Asking You To Focus Your Energy?

Know that your life is headed towards a beautiful direction and trust your inner compass to lead you to this destination. Focus on improving your skillset and mindset and let yourself prepare for abundance. This next chapter is all about sharpening up before we climb the mountain. Thinl about it, if you had to climb up Everest wouldn't you want to be as prepared as possible. This last hump on the road is just a preview of the mountains you will climb.

[charlesslut16]

-mistletoe kisses-

summary : you and oscar kiss under the mistletoe....

PAIRINGS : oscar piastri x fem!reader

WARNINGS : none

note : I hope you like this and have many kisses under the mistletoe❄️

masterlist ; DECEMBER MASTERLIST 24’ 

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The soft glow of the Christmas lights twinkled in the distance, casting a warm, festive ambiance over the house. The smell of cinnamon and pine filled the air, a fragrant reminder that the holidays were in full swing.

You stood in the living room of your shared apartment, looking around at the cozy decor that Oscar had insisted on. He had a way of making everything feel perfect—always thinking ahead, always considerate, even when you didn’t realize it.

You stretched your arms above your head, finally completing the last of the decorations. The small artificial tree stood proudly in the corner, covered in twinkling fairy lights and ornaments you’d collected over the years.

There were stockings hanging by the fireplace, and in the kitchen, you could hear the faint sound of the oven warming up, preparing for a Christmas dinner you were going to share later with a small group of friends.

As you set the final ornament in place, you felt a soft pair of hands wrap around your waist from behind. You leaned into the embrace instinctively, knowing exactly who it was.

“Everything’s perfect,” Oscar whispered against your ear, his voice a soothing sound that made your heart skip.

You smiled, turning around to face him. His dark hair was a bit tousled, and his eyes sparkled with excitement as they took in the surrounding decorations, both. His lips curved into a playful grin.

“Thanks to you, Mr. Perfectionist,” you teased, nudging him lightly.

Oscar chuckled, his arms pulling you closer. “I just want everything to be perfect for us. For our first Christmas together, especially.”

You melted at his words. There was something about Oscar—the way he made even the simplest moments feel meaningful. He had a gift for making you feel like you were the only person in the world that mattered. And with the holiday season in full swing, that feeling was amplified tenfold.

“So,” he began, his voice teasing but soft, “are we going to stand here all night admiring our tree or…?”

You laughed, but before you could respond, Oscar stepped back with a mischievous grin on his face. “I think you know what comes next,” he said, winking playfully.

You tilted your head in confusion, but before you could process what he meant, he stepped aside and pointed above your head.

A sprig of mistletoe hung from the ceiling, barely visible in the warm light of the room. It swayed gently, as if it had been placed there just for the two of you.

You blinked in surprise, eyes widening. “You didn’t!”

Oscar laughed, clearly amused at your reaction. “I did. And I’m not letting you off the hook.”

Your heart raced as Oscar stepped closer, his smile turning tender. He was always charming, but something about the way he was looking at you now made your stomach flutter. You could feel the warmth of the moment, the way his hands reached up to gently cradle your face.

“Under the mistletoe, we have to kiss,” he said softly, his thumb brushing along your cheek as his lips hovered just above yours.

You chuckled, a nervous but happy laugh escaping. “I’m not a fan of tradition,” you teased, trying to play it cool. “But... I suppose I’ll make an exception.”

Oscar’s eyes darkened slightly with affection, and before you could say another word, he leaned in, his lips meeting yours in a soft, lingering kiss. It wasn’t rushed or forceful—it was warm, gentle, full of love. It felt like everything at that moment was right. The world outside didn’t matter, the season didn’t matter. The only thing that existed was the two of you.

As you pulled away, Oscar rested his forehead against yours, his hands still holding you close. You could feel his breath on your skin, warm and comforting.

“Mistletoe kisses are always the best,” Oscar murmured, his voice low and full of affection.

You smiled, your heart full. “You always know how to make me feel special.”

“Well, it’s not hard when I’ve got someone as amazing as you to spoil,” he replied, his eyes full of sincerity.

For a moment, you just stood there, taking in the simple joy of being with Oscar. There was something magical about being in each other’s presence—about having this moment to yourself, in the middle of all the holiday chaos.

“Want to go for a walk?” you asked, your voice soft, the idea of stepping out into the crisp night air suddenly appealing.

Oscar raised an eyebrow, a grin tugging at his lips. “You just want to get more mistletoe kisses.”

You couldn’t help but laugh, nudging him with your shoulder. “Maybe I do.”

Oscar chuckled, his arm slipping around your waist. “Alright, let’s go for a walk then. But I’m holding you to that second kiss.”

You laughed again as he led you out of the apartment, into the chilly evening air. The streets were quiet, and the glow of the holiday lights made everything feel peaceful and serene.

The world seemed to slow down as you walked together, hand in hand, enjoying the simplicity of the moment. The stars twinkled above you, the crisp air biting at your cheeks, but it only made everything feel more magical.

As you walked through the snow-dusted streets, you and Oscar talked about everything—your plans for the holidays, how you both wanted to spend the New Year, your dreams for the future.

But it wasn’t just the big things you discussed. It was the small, silly things, too—the little jokes, the teasing glances, the moments of warmth shared between the two of you.

You felt like the luckiest person in the world. There was no one else you’d rather be with.

As you passed a small park, you both stopped, your feet crunching on the snow beneath you. Oscar turned to you with a playful glint in his eyes.

“Alright, I think this is the perfect spot for the second kiss,” he said, his voice a mix of teasing and sincerity.

You raised an eyebrow, fighting back a smile. “You’re not going to let me off easy, are you?”

“Nope,” he replied, stepping closer to you. “You’re mine, remember? And I’ll take every kiss I can get.”

With that, he leaned in again, his lips brushing softly against yours. This kiss was sweeter, slower, like he was savoring the moment. It was everything you wanted, everything you needed—gentle, loving, and full of warmth.

When you pulled away this time, you both couldn’t help but laugh, the sound of your shared joy echoing in the quiet of the night.

“Okay,” you said, your heart racing from the closeness, “I think I’ve officially had my fill of mistletoe kisses for the night.”

Oscar chuckled, wrapping his arms around you and pulling you close. “I think I could live with that. But just know… I’ll be expecting more of them.”

You smiled, pressing your forehead against his. “I think that’s a fair trade.”

As you stood there, wrapped in his sstrong arms, the world felt still. The snow gently fell around you, blanketing everything in a soft, peaceful layer.

At this moment, you realized just how much you loved him—not just for the way he made you feel, but for how he made you feel seen, cherished, and safe.

Oscar pulled you in for one more quick kiss before stepping back, taking your hand in his. “Let’s get back home before you freeze.”

You nodded, smiling brightly, as the two of you walked back toward your apartment, the night air crisp and cold but your heart warm and full.

“I can’t wait for all the Christmas moments we’ll share,” you said, your voice soft but full of hope.

Oscar squeezed your hand gently. “And there will be so many more mistletoe kisses, I promise.”

As you both made your way back to the warmth of your home, the promise of a lifetime of love and kisses, of laughter and memories, felt like the best gift of all.

And at that moment, you knew that no matter where life would take you both, you would always have these moments—together.

[sp00ntaneous]

'Unmitigated Gall' wooden spoon carve from a Bottlebrush tree gall. (A 'gall' is a growth on wood usually caused by insects or fungus and looks similar to a burl).