Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ringing in the new year with a kiss!

On this day, January 1

In 2015: Ray Toro released his second single, "For the Lost and Brave". (🖤)

Listen to "For the Lost and Brave" here!

Happy 4th Birthday to

“We Took The Polar Plunge”

Prompt 1 -Decent

@jegulus-microfic January 1 Word count 122

“Do I look decent?” Regulus asked, turning back and forth in the mirror, trying to see himself from different angles. When he caught James’s eye in the reflection, he raised an eyebrow, waiting for an answer.

James cleared his throat and cocked his head to the side as though debating. 

“No, love. I think you look entirely indecent and should immediately get out of those clothes and straight into bed.” Regulus rolled his eyes so far back in his head that he lost sight of the room.  

“Oh, alright,” He consented, “But then I really must go. It is an important meeting, after all.” He lifted his hand to his throat and slipped a button open as he slowly stalked towards James.

La Mode nationale, no. 1, 1 janvier 1886, Paris. No. 10. — Costume du matin. Modèles des grands magasins du Printemps. Bibliothèque nationale de France

No. 10. Costume de matin en serge anglaise gros bleu ou loutre. Le jupon rond et uni, bordé d'une bande d'astrakan de la hauteur de 50 centimètres. La tunique toute droite, à gros plis derrière, par devant drapée à la Xantippe, avec encadrement d'astrakan. Le corsage, simulant veste et gilet, également encadré d'astrakan. Le chapeau Charles IX, en feutre noir, à bord d'astrakan avec nœuds de moire en aigrette.

No. 10. Morning suit in heavy blue or otter English serge. The round, plain petticoat, bordered with a strip of astrakhan 50 centimeters high. The tunic is straight, with large pleats at the back, draped in the front in the Xantippe style, with astrakhan frame. The bodice, simulating a jacket and vest, also framed with astrakhan. The Charles IX hat, in black felt, with astrakhan edge with egret moire knots.

Yasuko Yaegashi (Akiba Meido Sensou)  » January 1

Atlas of Battles of the American Revolution, Sheet 12: A Plan of the City and Environs of Philadelphia, with the Works and Encampments of His Majesty's Forces. under the Command of Lieutenant General Sir William Howe. K. B

Record Group 77: Records of the Office of the Chief of EngineersSeries: Civil Works Map FileFile Unit: United States

This map shows the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding country in 1779.  Among the landmarks shown are churches, schools, mills, and the names of local landowners.  The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers are shown as are major roads.  British troop positions and fortifications are also visible.

🐇 Jan 1 2023

Happy New Year!

The first flower of the series : chrysanthemum! It is my bestie's favourite flower and it's her birthday so it felt appropriate to start off with it!

It's scientific name is chrysanthemum and its a perennial herb!

A meaning often attributed to it is long life and rebirth so its a lovely way to start off this series for me!

Also would love critique, advice, anything!

New Year's Eve during Prohibition. The NY Herald reports on the sober proceedings, January 1, 1921. Apparently they didn't look too hard.

Photo: newspapers.com

2022 vs 2023 vs 2024

Animal of the Day!

Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum)

(Photo by Marco Valentini)

Conservation Status- Endangered

Habitat- Eastern Africa

Size (Weight/Length)- 3.4 kg; 109 cm

Diet- Grasses; Insects; Small amphibians

Cool Facts- The grey crowned crane is an impressive bird to be sure. With a head of stiff, golden feathers and a red throat pouch that can inflate, these cranes are royalty to be sure. Grey crowned cranes mate for life and perform complex dances in the breeding seasons to reaffirm their bonds. Despite being the only crane species to be able to perch in trees thanks to a hind toe, they build their nests on the ground due to the weight of their eggs. Both mom and dad take care of the chicks for up to four months where the chicks separate to start their own families.

Rating- 11/10 (Devoted parents to the end.)