Ritual
@oc-tober2023
Had she been at home, her father would have been up first. Not quite with the sun, but certainly before the daughter and wife. The bread left to rest overnight would be baked and cooled until her mother woke. She would add some fat to a sizzling pan and forage the cupboards for roots or potatoes or sausages or bread or eggs to fry in it. And Fennel, already awake, would listen. Listen to the food being prepared, listen to the unfamiliar contours of her parents’ voices without the performance of company and observation, listen to the quiet outside. She liked to pretend she was invisible in these pale early hours, transparent in her skin, until the sun finished nuzzling the clouds and rolled fully into the sky.
Had she been at home, she would have been several years younger. She wouldn’t crawl out of a tent in every weather in the world to climb a tree where her foodstuffs were kept away from creatures during the night. She wouldn’t ration out dried grains while calculating distances between towns and water sources. She wouldn’t stretch stiffness and bruises from her sinewy muscles and polish a sword to keep the night’s dampness from rusting it. She would wear hope like a hair ribbon rather than a shield. She would have what she now missed and wouldn't understand why she left.
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Fennel Summertune of Redthicket Grove
Name: Fennel Summertune
Past Names: Mason Jar (housecat name); Dotty (kit name)
Age: 38 months (3 years)
Rank: Medic
Identity & Pronouns: Molly, she/her
Orientation: Lesbian
Family:
Madrone || wife, outlaw
Nimble || sister, Redthicket Grove resident
Maple || brother, Redthicket Grove cavalry member
Residency: Heartbeat Den Network
Accessories: Traditional floral and moss medic collar; a mistletoe earring on her right ear that matches her wife’s and was gifted to her during their union ceremony.
originally designed by @/donnyclaws
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i DONT know why these were the first ones that came to mind but. Fennel from pokemon BW and Delete from Cyberchase
WHAT THE HELL THESE ARE BOTH COMPLETELY DELIGHTFUL PICKS?????????? i dont have any relevant images to add to this one. it just makes me very happy.
^ sweetest shellpod smile for you
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cattonquick headcanons
the saltburn brainrot is all-consuming!!!
some little headcanons of oliver & felix if ollie had just kept him alive & they both gave in to the painfully obvious homosexual tension 🤍
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• felix loves petnames for ollie (always calls him darling, love, sweetheart etc) because he is just a big soppy romantic boy
• on special occassions (birthdays/parties) felix likes wearing glitter / sparkles because he thinks its pretty, and ollie helps him (extra boyfriend points)
(yk the picture of the two girls doing makeup, its basically them)
• ollie bites as a form of affection, felix likes the marks that he leaves
• when its christmas and they’re both drunk enough, they duet fairytale of new york together
• felix hates horror movies but ollie forces him to watch them - its also a tiny bonus is that felix always ends up hiding in oliver’s side, with his hands running through felix’s hair to calm him down
• the first time they got high together was also oliver’s first time smoking, so felix decided to shotgun the joint to ease ollie into the sensation of smoking
• oliver always liked wearing felix’s shirts because they smelt like him, a mix of cigarette smoke, aftershave & mint, felix liked oliver wearing his shirts because they swallowed him & stopped just above the knee
• one of ollies many love languages is waking felix up by bringing a steaming cup of hot tea every morning & a kiss on the top of his head
i have more but we could be here all day !!!
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Fennel Seeds Benefits: Amazing Health Wonders
The large variety of fennel seeds benefits is the reason it is such a popular item in almost every household. It is used in small quantities in cooking, but more often simply as a mouth refresher after meals. In the olden days, it was a traditional custom to offer guests raw and dried fennel seeds post-meal.
Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare
The ripe version is light green in color, soft and juicy. These are attached to small twig-like branches. They are then broken off from the twigs and each grain is separated and dried. This is the common version of fennel seeds that we find in our homes.
Fennel seeds Benefits
Find below-researched benefits of fennel seeds,
1. Used as a mouth freshener after food
Among the most common and well-known fennel seeds benefits is that it can be used to refresh the mouth after a meal. Raw fennel seeds can be chewed to release their juices which clean the mouth and remove the food particles stuck in our teeth. This helps to prevent tooth decay.
2. Speeds up Digestion
Eating raw and dried fennel seeds after every meal helps to stir up the digestive juices in the stomach. So, the food eaten is assimilated easily into the bloodstream.
3. Relieves Flatulence
Among other benefits of fennel seedsare relief from gas and bloating. Boil fennel seeds in water and let them cool. Drinking this water helps release gas stuck in between the intestines that causes discomfort. This remedy gives instant relief.
4. Works as a Face Toner
This is among the less known fennel seeds benefits. Soak dried fennel seeds in water overnight. Applying this water on the face with a cotton ball acts as a toning agent on the skin. It closes the pores and keeps the skin feeling refreshed and hydrated the whole day.
5. Increases breast milk production
Doctors recommend chewing on fennel seeds to lactating women. It helps to produce more good quality breastmilk. The enzymes in fennel seeds increase the level of estrogen hormone which then leads to a regular supply of milk for the baby.
Read: Burdock Root - A Versatile Medicinal Herb with Powerful Health Benefits
6. Speeds up Metabolism
Drinking fennel seed water first thing in the morning kick-starts the digestive system. It prepares the stomach for the day and improves metabolism. This is a good habit for people trying to lose weight or control their appetite.
7. Mood Up-lifter
Few people know of such benefits of fennel seeds. The oil extracted from the seeds has properties that can fight off a low mood. It has a subtle antidepressant quality and is used often for relaxation or during yoga.
8. Helps to reduce period symptoms
The nutrient combination present in fennel seeds works as a good home remedy to reduce period cramps. It also helps to soothe other symptoms of menstruation such as hot flashes and internal swelling.
9. Helps to cure colic in babies
Colic is a condition where infants cry continuously because of stomach discomfort. Fennel seed water is used to calm their stomach ache and quiet them down. It can be used as an alternative to store-bought gripe water.
10. Delays the growth of cataracts
Fennel seeds have vitamin A that keeps the eyes healthy. Also, in the case of an already-formed cataract in the eye, fennel seed consumption regularly delays its growth and improves eyesight.
11. Relieves Nose blockage
Fennel seeds have a nutrient called phytonutrients at a high level. It helps to clear the nasal passage by opening up any possible blocked sinus and clearing the nasal tract. This helps you to breathe freely and deeply. more >>>
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Sweet Potato and Fennel Hash
Onion, fennel, jalapeno pepper, whiskey, and brown sugar are added to this sweet potato hash.
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Acidity ke Gharelu Upay Kya Aap Jante hain?
Acidity आजकल एक आम समस्या हैं जो हमारी ख़राब जीवनशैली, गड़बड़ खानपान, और जीवन में तनाव के कारण पैदा होती हैं। Acidity का मुख्य कारण हमारे पेट में ज्यादा Acid का बनना होता हैं। जो हमारे पेट से जुडी हुई भोजन नली में पहुँच जाता हैं। जिसके कारण जलन पैदा होती हैं और परेशानी का कारण बनती हैं।READ MORE
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