NOTE:  For a while I think I’m going to suspend posting to my website.  Oh, I’ll probably continue to post in my personal journal, but to post to the website on a daily basis, probably not.  My purpose was to show how I use the Runes and prayers in my daily life.  I think I can safely say that has been accomplished.  If the need arises or there’s some kind of major outcry from those who follow, I may come back again sometime   For right now, I need to concentrate on my faith, studies and life in general.  There is little doubt this is a permanent goodbye to posting, so rather than say “goodbye” I bid you fair seas and following winds.  May our gods and ancestors continue to show you favor.  May Wodan grant you wisdom.  May Frija hold you close.  May Ing-Fro
grant you abundance.  May Frouwa grant you love.

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: classes start up again

AM Prayer: Ziustac/Tuesday, we pray to Ziu, lighting a purple candle (for honor):
Ziu, husband to Zisa, Great God of bravery, one-handed god, you
chained the Fenris Wolf that threatened the worlds. We can’t do that, but we can do other things, some ordinary, others heroic. Remind us of your bravery and your sacrifice. Give us the courage and strength we need to fetter our own Fenris. Keep us mindful of our duties, and help us keep our fears bound as tightly as you bound old Slaver Mouth. Thus doing, may we share in your glory by imitating you.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, ZIU, as we honor the Ziu that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Berkana (U): The feminine, Frija, All-Mother, birth processes, rejuvenation, growth, nurturing, caregiver, mature wisdom, recuperation, purification, the birch tree, birth, becoming, life changes, the kind Mother, Frija at her most Motherly, healing, bringing into being, a significant life passage.



Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Laf:  Urlag, Life, experience, test, temptations by life-circumstances, water, sea, good management, test of life, school of the lives, relations, defeat and the laws of nature, life and primal law, psychic & spiritual awareness, cosmic flow, seeds of thought, the etheric part of the body, initiation that experiences life on earth as a continuous process of initiation, The Cosmic Ocean.


Havamal 158.
A fourteenth I know: if I needs must number
the Powers to the people of men,
I know all the nature of gods and of elves
which none can know untaught.

Interpretation: Frija (Berkana) offers seeds of thought (Laf).

Outcome: With classes starting, I would say so…

Toby did well on his walk.  I’ve started putting him on the leash when we get to that spot that always seems to get him into trouble.  Once past the spot, Toby enjoyed the rest of his 1-mile walk.

Well, once again methinks I’m better.  We’ll see…

Classes are underway! CNC Operations had a nice start.  CAITA Prismatic HIT THE FLOOR FUCKING RUNNING…JsMrFnChst!

Stopped in at the WATC main office to partially fill my 3 hr lunch break.

Dropped off paperwork to my TAA rep downtown.

Family time outside.  Essie once again tried to skinny up a tree.  I had to literally peel her off.

¾ pound ground-beef cooked with onions, jalapeño, and bar-b-que sauce with veggies: YUMMY!

TRIED to make phone calls but my voice didn’t last long.

This time some really good online conversations!

The tradition of the Sunflower Showdown (college basketball) 
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/21/4022912/ku-k-state-climb-in-polls-just.html 
Kansa University 59:55 Kansas State 

PM Prayer: Brego:
Long-bearded god; son of Wodan and Frija; husband of Ostara; you’re the god of poetry and eloquence; the adherent god of skalds.  You have the Runes carved on your tongue.  Your inspiration is enhanced by a drink from the glorious mead.  Our oath to you, as we partake upon your silver cup called Bregofull; we swear our never-ending faith and allegiance to the gods and ways of our ancestors.  We stand firm with them as we live our lives to the fullest.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, BREGO, as we honor the Brego that resides in us all!


PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: clean house, Inauguration

NOTE: OMGs!  Socks nailed a bird first thing this morning.  I understand why they bring their catch onto the porch.  They’re proud and want to share their pride.  I LOVE that!  He still had it in his mouth at the front door, but he CERTAINLY wasn’t going to bring it inside.

AM Prayer: Manostac/Monday, we pray to Mano, male aspect and god of the moon, lighting a white candle (symbolic of the moon):
Greetings to you, Mano, glorious male aspect of the moon; silver messenger on high.  You’re the measurer and teller of time.  As you fly silently on your way reflect into our souls the glory of the High Ones that we might aspire to the realms of the gods. Bathe our world in soft brightness, and whisper to our souls of joyous realms beyond our knowing. Mano let us see the goodness within us and without us, all the nights and days of our lives.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, MANO, as we honor the Mano that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Fehu (R): The negative blessing of prosperity, lack of creative energies, productivity failure, and the inability to and/or create wealth, greed, disconnected from the life source, fear of failure, an unfortunate condition, fiery powers extinguished, lack of self-esteem, an ineffective beginning and a misuse of power.



Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Thorn:  Impermeable, will to act, power to become, Return,
new emergence from what's apparently old and dried-up, formative power of the seed, the thunderbolt, targeting goals, activity and the phallus, Return, formative power of the seed, mental telepathy, projection of the will, fierce protection, psychic attack & defense, penetrating time & space, Rune of opposing polarities and of joining opposites.


Havamal 147.
A third I know: if sore need should come
of a spell to stay my foes;
when I sing that song, which shall blunt their swords,
nor their weapons nor staves can wound.

Interpretation: Not productive (Fehu) but there is the will to act (Thorn). 

Outcome: Well…

Toby absolutely violated on his walk.  I make no further comment.  Walk was cut short.

Four loads of laundry

Light housecleaning

Relaxed with lots of Presidential Inauguration stuff!  It’s a proud day to be a Democrat!

Dillons for more OTC meds.

Fighting this cold/flu hasn’t been very productive (Fehu) but yet there’s a will to act (Thorn).

McDs for dinner…why do I keep eating when I’m not hungry?

More people coming out of the woodwork on Facebook…

PM Prayer: Êra:
Êra, handmaiden of Frija, goddess of the healing arts; whose loving hands and sweet breath brings wholeness and health, PRAISE YOUR NAME AMONG NORTH-FOLK! We thank you for your gentle caress, your soft ministrations and your care. When stress, strains, aches and pains plague us, you come with your herbal medicines and compassion to ease our distress. Êra, goddess holy and wise, we honor you. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL Êra, as we honor the Êra that resides in us all!


PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: ???

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!  You would have been 87.  I honor you as the primary
influence in my life.

AM Prayer: Sunnastac/Sunday, we pray to Sunna, goddess of the Sun, lighting a yellow candle (symbolic of the Sun):
Greetings to you Sunna, in all your feminine, fertile glory; Lamp of Wodan, newly risen! Hail to you who has shown on all our ancestors, who shines on us, and who will yet shine on our
decedents yet unborn. Share with us some of your light, your energy, your power, so that we might better fight our battles and attain our goals. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL SUNNA, as we honor the Sunna that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Eihwaz (Irreversible): Irminsul, the Cosmic pillar, stress and
difficulties, overcoming obstacles, need to have backbone to get through,
endurance, “Shit happens, get over it!“, temporary  cosmic consciousness, inner stability over external circumstances, the Shamanic link of experiences within the All.


Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Thorn:  Impermeable, will to act, power to become, Return, new emergence from what's apparently old and dried-up, formative power of the seed, the thunderbolt, targeting goals, activity and the phallus, Return, formative power of the seed, mental telepathy, projection of the will, fierce protection, psychic attack & defense, penetrating time & space, Rune of opposing polarities and of joining opposites.


Havamal 147.
A third I know: if sore need should come
of a spell to stay my foes;
when I sing that song, which shall blunt their swords,
nor their weapons nor staves can wound.

Interpretation: Stress (Eihwaz) with the power to overcome (Thorn).

Outcome: PERFEKT!

Today, Toby, about midway thru his walk, Toby indicated he want to go east.  Sure, what not?  We investigated three alleys and Toby had a smell-fest for himself!  We also probably went a bit further than the usual one mile, but Toby was well behaved even in unfamiliar territory.

Good online conversations!

A good night’s sleep last night makes for a promising, hopefully healthy day!

I think my “Final Wishes” and “Living Will” are complete.  Now I just need to get them signed, notarized and issued to appropriate parties.

Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) http://misl.uslsoccer.com/
Baltimore Blast 27:13 Syracuse Silver Knights (on uslnation.com)

Okay, I TRIED…San Francisco 49rs @ Atlanta Falcons…how do ya’ll watch this shit on a regular basis?

49ers 28:24 Falcons 

Essie has been spending more time outside…off the tether.  Today, she took a mad dash and climbed her first tree.  SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME!  I kept my eye on her and kept calling her name.  Soon enough, she carefully fathomed her way down into my awaiting hands.

While the Baltimore Raven/New England patriot game was on, I studied a bit.

Why are these people all of a sudden coming out of the Facebook woodwork to ask me all sorts of things?  The nuts are starting fall from the trees.

Baltimore Ravens 28:13 New England patriots

Okay, so the American football event known as Super Bowl is set…Baltimore Ravens v San Francisco 49ers.  Don’t ask me when.  I don’t really care.  I only went this far with it because I started with it earlier today.  I have no real interest in this.

I THINK I’m feeling better.  These last 12 days have truly been stressful (Eihwaz), but my body is emerging (Thorn) into eventual wellness.

PM Prayer: Heimo:
HEAR ME HEIMO, Gellanhorn’s god, son of nine mothers and whitest of all gods.  You’re the genetic link between the gods and
humankind. From your home in Himilberg, your keen eyes and sharp ears guard
Ensigart,  the world of the gods. As you stand so alert for the approach of giants, remind us that we must also watch for our own encroaching evil. Let weakness, cowardice, lies and dishonor be barred from Ensiwë
g, the Rainbow Bridge, leading to our heart’s abode. Be a model for vigilance, that we may rise to the best that is in us, and someday join the Noble Gods in their shining homes. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, HEIMO, as we honor the Heimo that resides in us all!


PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: Rheinwood closed meeting

NOTE: JsMrFnChst!  I’m spewing out green shit like WOW!

AM Prayer: Saturn’s Day/Day of Fertility/Tag der
Fruchtbarkeit/Saturday, we pray to Sibba, and to Ing-Frô, lighting green candles (for fertility):

Sibba, Great Goddess of Fertility and Family, wife of Donar; let us see you in all the growing things that sustain our lives. Help us look beyond the packaging and promotion, to the richness of the Earth from which all bounty comes. When ordinary eyes see only corn, let us see your golden hair hid in its silk. When others see only bread, let us see the grain, beyond that, your smile and laughter. Feed our might and main, Holy Sibba, that we may do our work in the world. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, SIBBA, as we honor the Sibba that resides in us all!

Ing-Frô, you’re the Great God of Fridu (all-encompassing safety and protection), Ar
(peace, good seasons), the good harvest and prosperity: you are indeed the god of this World. When the day to day wears us down remind us of pleasures and joys. Help us recall the wonderful excesses that brought our lives into being and which sustain the human spirit during good times and bad. Without you, there would be no life and certainly little delight. Thank you, Ing-Frô, for the rushing life spirit and the eternal play of passions that make our lives fruitful.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, ING-FRÔ, as we honor the Ing-Frô that resides in all of us!

Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Wunjo (U): Joy, pasture, joy attained with the fulfillment of
a wish, the strong Clanic relationship, social contacts, fellowship, happiness, optimism, realization of true will, social and domestic harmony, good cheer, new social relationships, Fridu; within a secure setting, the good/bright side of Wodan.


Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Man:  Male mysteries, human/humanity, increase, masculinity,
health, plenty, magic, spirit, truth, God-Man, male principle in cosmos, birth, health, increase, maleness and man, divine man, male principle in cosmos, magic power, thaumaturgy, true self, the resurrected god, the upper part of the world tree, Irminsul, Rune of spiritual powers, of directing Manna powers.


Havamal 159.
A fifteenth I know, which Folk-stirrer sang,
the dwarf, at the gates of Dawn;
he sang strength to the gods, and skill to the elves,
and wisdom to Wodan who utters.

Interpretation: Joy (Wunjo) in maleness (Man)!

Outcome: Toby totally violated very early in the walk.  We were waiting at an intersection when he decided to run after a cat despite my vehement chastisement.  Soon enough he placidly comes down the driveway knowing he was in trouble.  I couldn’t say a word I was so angry.  I put him on his leash, finished the walk on his leash, cutting the walk short to ,6 miles.  He went into the back yard and went all the way to the back where he stayed and glared at me.

Porch time with Essie…off her tether for the first time.  At this point she doesn’t seem too interested in venturing too far.  I could be so lucky…

Canceled today’s Rheinwood closed meeting…

Watered the baby trees around the Wîhstat and leveled out the woodpile a bit more.  I’m certain that’s where Toby was scaling the fence as I saw him on top of it wanting something in a neighboring yard.

Started the outside component of the compost experiment.

Separated recyclables

Hel, even all that was a serious chore.  I just don’t feel like doing shit.

Started a membership at Family Video http://www.familyvideo.com/ picked up
“Madagascar 3”http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1277953/ and
“Snow White and the Huntsman” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1735898/
Watched “Madagascar 3”

What a treat!  “Lord of the Rings II” on the tele!

Sometimes my food experiments work well, sometimes they don’t.  Tonight was one of those time when it worked well.  I made a burrito with chipotle chicken sausage, shredded potato, corn and cheese.  YUM!

Poor Essie; she still has the “screaming fuck me” thing happening.  When will it stop? 

It’s just been a slow evening of being still…optimistic (Wunjo) this man is resurrected (Man) from his sickness.

More new contacts on Facebook!  That always excites me!

Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) http://misl.uslsoccer.com/
Chicago Soul 5:9 Milwaukee Wave
Rochester Lancers 17:30 Missouri Comets

PM Prayer: Eger und Râhana:
Eger und Râhana, mysterious keepers of the deep hall at ocean’s bottom, host to the drowned and the sea lost. Your
dwelling might be thought sad and gloomy, but you are known to be kind and hospitable ale givers. In your goodness then, cheer us when waves of misfortune pound our life’s fragile boats to the bottom. For even at the bottom, there is warmth, cheer and hope. Be our assurance; be our inspiration to strive on despite the swells and swirls of fate. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, EGER UND RÂHANA, as we honor the Eger und Râhana that resides in us all!


PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: ???

AM Prayer: Frijastac/Friday, we pray to Frija, and Frouwa, lighting gold candles (for Frija’s spinning threads of gold, Frouwa’s golden tears):

Frija, Great All-Mother; caregiver of Family, Hearth and Home.  Teach us to be patient but not passive; wise but not haughty in our wisdom; far seeing yet not blind to that which is before us. May we nurture life, increase life, and live our own lives more fully. Through you we give honor to our human mothers. Through you we see all the beauty that surrounds us as well. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, FRIJA, as we honor the Frija that resides in us all!

Frouwa, most lovely of all goddesses; who could not love you?  Women as their own
inner glory and highest attainment as the self-made woman, men for your beauty,
passion and strength. Praise to you for the gift of life, and for the love that makes life worth living. Remind us always that it is the strong who love the best and the most, and that only the mighty can truly be gentle. Fill our lives with passion and lust that we may live our lives to the fullest. WE GIVE YOU MOST A HEART-FELT HAIL, FROUWA, as we honor the Frouwa that resides in us all!

Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Dagaz (irreversible): Light of day, total enlightenment, awakening, the AH-HA moment, achieving balance, harmony, positive focus on life,
light at the end of the tunnel, increase, growth, an ending prior to a
beginning, transformation,  possibly related to the 3rd eye (the place where the two lobes of the brain join).



Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Yr:  Female mysteries, God-woman, femininity, desire, sensual love, passion, perfection, Mother, chaos from which creation emerges,
female principle in the cosmos, the night, death and instinct, anger, falsehood, error and the oppositions found in humankind, mystical union, night, moon, well grounded, roots of Irminsul from which all life springs.


Havamal 160.
A sixteenth I know: when all sweetness and love
I would win from some artful wench,
her heart I turn, and the whole mind change
of that fair-armed lady I love.

Interpretation: Enlightenment (Dagaz) that will have me well grounded (Yr).

Outcome: I think this is the first day in 10 days that I can say I’m feeling better; not 100%, but noticeably better!

Toby did perfectly on his one-mile walk.  One of these days I’m going to do a short video on Toby and how well he behaves.

Grocery excursion:
*Aldi
*Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
*Dillons

Goddamn Toby was out again…Flattened out the woodpiles even more

Power napped

Haircut

With the help of Facebook I’m generating quite a source for Norse fiction!
*The Saxon Tales by Bernard Cornwell
**The Last Kingdom
**The Pale Horseman
**Lords of the North
**Sword Song
**The Burning Lands
*The Hammer & the Cross, by Harry Harrison
*The Seekers and the Sword, by Michal Jan Friedman
…now I‘m all excited! I’m thinking these books can transform (Dagaz) me and help
keep me grounded (Yr), so I ordered them ALL!  .01 ea plus 3.99 postage thru Amazon.

Family time outside was ruined by a dog on the loose.  I saw it.  Socks saw
it.  Toby saw it.  Toby was obeying really well until something clicked and Toby
was off like a rocket no matter how vehemently I called.  I had to go down the
block looking for him.  Finally finding him I hurried his contrite little ass
into the backyard. 

Didn’t get any studying done.  Now I’ll be at it all weekend and into Monday.

Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) http://misl.uslsoccer.com/
Baltimore Blast 14:12 Syracuse Silver Knights
Milwaukee Wave 12:6 Chicago Soul
Rochester Lancers 19:10 Wichita Wings (live on uslnation.com)(heavy sigh)

PM Prayer: Nirdu:
Nirdu, brother to Nirda, parents of the Wanâ; Ing-Fro and the Frouwa, beloved god of harbors and seas close to land; help us to remember the cargoes of wealth that float to our doors daily from the wonderful Universe in which we live. Though our misfortunes may rise and fall like the tides, the chance of prosperity, like the eternal sea brimming with fish, is still there. Like the salt-sea spray, awaken us to the possibilities that surround us, so that our nets may be cast wide and return full of life’s gifts. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, NIRDU, as we honor the Nirdu that resides in us all!


PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: MLS Superdraft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AM Prayer: Donarstac/Thursday, we pray to Donar, lighting a red candle:
Donar, Son of Wodan and Erda, husband to Sibba, wielder of Malant and Great God of thunder, thunder forth in our lives. When we would hold back, encourage us to advance. When we would be weak, hearten us be strong. When we would shun life’s pleasures, inspire our appetites for that which is lusty and good. Excite our growth from strength; teach us, elder brother, how to throw our
own Hammer, and slay the giants who oppose our will. WE GIVE YOU A MOST
HEART-FELT HAIL, DONAR, as we honor the Donar that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Raido (U): Wheel, horse transportation, riding,
ordered/rhythmic movement, a journey, wise counsel, the law of the cosmic right, freedom and moral responsibility of the Self, ordered change, ethical conduct, personal discipline, to be in charge of one’s own journey in life, the proper course of faring, progress.



Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
AM Armanen Rune: Ka:  Defense, female principle in the
Universe, as executive power of balancing justice, art, capability, artist,
genius, being favored, procreation, the child, force, that which is established, World Tree, power, generation, ability and artfulness, sensuality, higher consciousness.


 Havamal 150.
A sixth I know: when some thane would harm me
in runes on a moist tree's root,
on his head alone shall light the ills
of the curse that he called upon mine.

Interpretation: Movement (Raido) thru the higher consciousness (Ka).

Outcome: Toby was doing SO well on his walk.  He dodged one distraction, but that loose dog running was just too much.  I called and called him but he kept running.  Once he realized what he’d done and finally heard me calling, he ever so slowly sauntered my way, obviously not looking forward to the verbal berating he knew was coming.  It was all I could do to keep from laughing.  Not to disappoint him, I verbally berated him.

I did another check of the backyard and realized a second place he might’ve been getting out.  He;s going to spend a bit more time in the backyard to see of I’m right.

I’ve been wanting to start composting.  I started one time but gave up.  Ya know, I already recycle 10-times more than I throw out; equating to one bag thrown out every couple of weeks, but I think I can do better.  Composting can be a way to improve that and reduce my carbon footprint. 

I am going to carefully mention my health and it’s slight improvement.

Studied:  JsMrFnChst!  In need of application…SERIOUSLY!

MLS SUPERDRAFT!!!!!!! http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2013 I love watching this!
Results: http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2013/tracker


Pulled the woodpiles and recyclables away from the north fence.  The woodpiles are now peaked about 3ft away and I moved the recyclables to the north side of the Haruc.  It has to be one of these two that area allowing Toby to scale the fence. 

To Lowe’s http://www.lowes.com/ for a solid rubber wheel for the wheelbarrow.  I purposely left Toby in the back yard to gage the success of my adjustments.

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!  Toby is still in the back yard.

A bit of new hardware, a couple of minor adjustments…Ahhhhhhhhhh…the new wheel on the wheelbarrow works well; just like brand new!

Methinks I am feeling better!  Wellness is on the move (Raido) and I am feeling more capable (Ka).

PM Prayer: Ostara:
Ostara, trustworthy goddess; keeper of the
golden apples of youth and eternal life, keep us young inside. When we are starving for laughter, hungry for the lightness that comes with having few years on our shoulders, slip us one of those gleaming fruits that we may see the world through youthful eyes. Let springtime be in our steps, love in our hearts and a
song on our lips. Change us to the core! Fill us with optimism and dreams for the future. WE GIVE YOU MOST A HEART-FELT HAIL, OSTARA, as we honor the Ostara that resides in us all!



 PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: ???

Note: How much green shit can one body produce and expel? 

Note2: Slept-in until 5:30AM after a bit of a rough night around midnight.

Note3:  WOW! It’s colder is Wichita (18F/-8C) than it is in either Anchorage, AK (21F/-6C) or Portland, ME (29F/-1C)(weather.com).

AM Prayer: Wodanstac/Wednesday, we pray to Wodan, lighting a blue candle:
All-Father God!  Rune god! Wolf God! Raven god! WODAN!! Son to
Paru and Bezzia, brother to Willo and Wîh; We call out to you, not as slaves or on bended knee, but on our feet and open-armed as befits your offspring. Watch us as we struggle, but the fight and fame must both be ours! Grant us that victory which we win by OUR might and
mane! After a life battle-worn, Wodan, grant us access to our Great Ancestral Hall, where we may feast, drink the glorious mead and be merry with our heroes and our Altmâgâ. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, WODAN, as we honor the Wodan that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Laguz (U): A body of water, life ever-flowing; seen and unseen, the leek (a healing herb) the feminine, Nirdu, Erda (Mother Earth), Ing-Fro and Frouwa, emotions intact, potential for life, magical workings, personal growth, the basic energy and secret source of organic life, feeling, intuition.


Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Ka:  Defense, female principle in the Universe, as executive power of balancing justice, art, capability, artist, genius, being favored, procreation, the child, force, that which is established, World Tree, power, generation, ability and artfulness, sensuality, higher
consciousness.


Havamal 150.
A sixth I know: when some thane would harm me
in runes on a moist tree's root,
on his head alone shall light the ills
of the curse that he called upon mine.

Interpretation: The feminine rules all around (Laguz/Ka)

Outcome: Toby was exceptional on his 1-mile walk!

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market http://www.walmart.com/ for carpet spot cleaner and other soaps

Lalo’s Express http://www.yelp.com/biz/lalos-express-wichita for lunch

Came home to another doggie escape.  At least this time Toby was close.  I went into the backyard to move the pile of logs back from the fence a bit.\ but was sidetracked to scoop poop.  OMGs, how long has it been since I scooped poop?   That’s when the neighbor lady came out for a chat.  She ended up asking if she and her daughter could take Toby for a walk.  SURE!  Once finished with scooping poop, I went back to moving the woodpile.  Hopefully this will be good enough.

Oneheluvan afternoon nap…I have NO IDEA where that one came from.

Barely awake and I get a knock on the door.  TOBY’S GOTTEN OUT AGAIN!  Okay, now there’s a real problem that needs corrected before classes start.

Studied a bit, but this unit is EXTREMELY technical. 

How long is this shit going to hang-on?  UGH!

Laguz and Ka?  I was hoping for more…

PM Prayer: Wuldar:
Wuldar, glory-god, hunting-god, ski-god,
dueling-god; Son of Sibba, step-son of Donar, you glide through the snow-clad forests bringing death to game and life to your people. Remind us that life
feeds on life, and that the beauty of the prey is formed generation after generation by the culling ferocity of the predator. Let your Yew-bow be the great World-Yew under another guise.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, WULDAR, as we honor the Wuldar that resides in all of us!


PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: study…hopefully

AM Prayer: Ziustac/Tuesday, we pray to Ziu, lighting a purple candle (for honor):
Ziu, husband to Zisa, Great God of bravery, one-handed god, you
chained the Fenris Wolf that threatened the worlds. We can’t do that, but we can do other things, some ordinary, others heroic. Remind us of your bravery and your sacrifice. Give us the courage and strength we need to fetter our own Fenris. Keep us mindful of our duties, and help us keep our fears bound as tightly as you bound old Slaver Mouth. Thus doing, may we share in your glory by imitating you.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, ZIU, as we honor the Ziu that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Raido (R): Spinning one’s wheels, lack of movement, unwise counsel, a breakdown in (divine) order, upsetting the cart, wrong action and
disorder, the opposite of that which is right, off the proper course, slow
motion, without a sense of purpose, personal irresponsibility, void of progress or proper perspective.


Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Sig:  Victory, success, gain, successful fight, achieved
goal, school, and salvation by light, inspiration, soul, and power of the sun, inspiration, soul, life force, wholeness, reliable success, healing, good luck, spiritual completion, and the path of the soul, Rune of the spiritual ray, of inspiration, wisdom, and illumination.


Havamal 155.
An eleventh I know: if haply I lead
my old comrades out to war,
I sing 'neath the shields, and they fare forth mightily
safe into battle, safe out of battle,
and safe return from the strife.

Interpretation: Things are moving slowly (Raido), but success (Sig) can come nonetheless. 

Outcome: I think I’m finally (Sig) reaching the bottom of the snot-well that has been ravaging my body over the last several days (Raido).  Snot is coming out in gushes!

I inspected all the walls and edges for sign that Socks may have started spraying since Essie’s been in heat.  There’s no sign of it.  It’s take long enough (Raido) but between my veterinarian and me, I may have finally gotten control (Sig) over it.

Toby was perfectly behaved on his 1-mile walk.

I hate having to do this, but as a responsible pet caretaker it’s one of those necessary evils.  I made an appointment with Air Capital Veterinary for Essie spaying, Jan 25th

Separated recyclables


COOL!  My mileage check from last semester finally showed up!  It’s going to pay for Essie’s procedure.  See?  The gods take care of their own.

Errands:
*Bank https://www.emprisebank.com/
*Wal-Mart http://www.walmart.com/ a better cat carrier for Essie.  
*McDs for lunch
*Petrol

Came home to find Toby had once again used the woodpile to jump the fence.  A neighbor heard me calling for him and came to tell me he thought Toby was around
his place because his dogs were going crazy.  Sure enough, Toby was in an adjoining yard.  I called him and Toby came-a-running!  Once home I pulled the woodpile down a bit more but I think I’m going to have to totally move it away from the fence.

More online conversation with my NY gal!

Call into my financial advisor to get things straightened out in my niece’s favor.

It doesn’t seem Essie is going to let me study at the dining room table.  She was all over me demanding my attention.  With her enhanced capacity she didn’t hesitate to instinctively offer me BIF.  I have never seen a kitty’s womanhood but I couldn’t help myself in this instance.  OMGs!  Her womanhood was drippingly moist!  Poor kitty…

Called the pharmacist @ Dillons.  I asked him, “What does a pharmacist take over-the-counter for a cold?”  Seems I’m not too far off of what I’m currently doing.  So, I made a trip to Dillons fir a bit more cold medicine to get thru the tail-end of this shit.

GODS!  My cough persists.  My eyes hurt.  My sinus cavities right between my eyes hurt.  My left jawbone hurts.  My head hurts when I cough.  I’m fucked.

Tried to study a bit more…tired, though.  Luckily Unit 5 was short and easily
understood.

Poor Essie; she’s sounded like a pissed-off pigeon all day…

PM Prayer: Scata:
Scata, Winter goddess, fleet on your skis and let me be the game you bag with you bow. Stun me with your grace and beauty, tuck me in the skin-sack at your side, and then take me to your home where wolves howl.
There, show me the crisp freedom of winter and wilderness.  Just as you were ready, willing and able to obtain your revenge on the Aesir for the killing of
your father, Thiazi, grant us the same ferocity in our lives.  Direct us to be strong, able and worthy of you. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, SCATA, as we honor the Scata that resides in us all!



 PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Hartmond=Harsh month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC, AD, BCE or
CE)

Plans: Essie turns 8 months old today/11 cat years!
http://www.catster.com/cats-101/calculate-cat-age-in-cat-years

NOTE: Ya know, I gotta give Socks some kudos today.  The only reason he’s here is because of A_.  After A_ left; in essence abandoning him, I tried to find his previous own to insure as good a home as possible.  Socks has a chip in him.  A_ also knew he had a chip in him but refused to follow up on it.  Now that I’m on my own with him, and with Socks still doing some serious spraying, I followed up on the chip’s information.  To make a long story short the chip contact fell short.  Winter was coming on and I became more concerned for Socks’ welfare.  I decided to take Socks into the Vet make sure he was neutered properly and that he had no recessed testicles.  Knowing he was free of testis I’ve opted to put him on meds to restrict his ability to create hormones.  I still watch him closely, but he appears none the worse for wear.  I was worried sick when he disappeared for 5 days after his surgery.  Now, he’s back to the same ole kitty, minus the spraying.  Socks and I have a really good relationship.  He’s every bit a part of this “rescued” family; meaning, Socks abandoned, Toby, homeless not of his own doing, Essie rescued from certain death.  In essence, these three have rescued me, too. 

AM Prayer: Manostac/Monday, we pray to Mano, male aspect and god of the moon, lighting a white candle (symbolic of the moon):
Greetings to you, Mano, glorious male aspect of the moon; silver messenger on high.  You’re the measurer and teller of time.  As you fly silently on your way reflect into our souls the glory of the High Ones that we might aspire to the realms of the gods. Bathe our world in soft brightness, and whisper to our souls of joyous realms beyond our knowing. Mano let us see the goodness within us and without us, all the nights and days of our lives.  WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, MANO, as we honor the Mano that resides in us all!


Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today

AM Elder Rune:
Ehwaz (R): The relationship of a horse and rider out of control, disharmony, quarrelsome tendencies, mistrust, betrayal, stranded,  indecisiveness, false friends/unfriendliness, treachery, change and/or movement for the worse, loss, break-up of a relationship, disruption of relationships, indecisiveness, treachery.


Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today

AM Armanen Rune:
Bar:  Security, birth: birth of the future life that is preordained for us, becoming, being projected, help in birth, son, bread, song, fountain, mountains, meaning of life on this planet/in this world, the power of
becoming, reconstruction, Rune of continuous transformation, death and rebirth metamorphosis, return to the Mothers.


Havamal 157.
A thirteenth I know: if the new-born son
of a warrior I sprinkle with water,
that youth will not fail when he fares to war,
never slain shall he bow before sword.

Interpretation: A false friend (Ehwaz) lurks, but transformation (Bar) waits.

Outcome: Blowing snot like a m-r f-r!

Toby was especially well behaved on his .8 mile walk.

I’m not sure if I’m any better or not…

Called into my veterinary to get more clarification on Sock’s meds.  NOW I get it!

Light housework

Study

Afternoon power-nap 

Back to study

I initiated a wonderful online conversation with a lady in New York.

Oh no…I think Essie HAS gone into her 1st heat.  8months old to the day and she goes into heat!  Her life has been disrupted (Ehwaz).  She ready to give birth (Bar)!  I just now noticed how the Runes have played out right here!

PM Prayer: Paltar:
Blameless Paltar, gloriously shining god, restoration god, beloved son of Wodan and Frija: Let your goodness and your reconciliation smooth our paths on Earth. When our days here are over, light up death’s darkness with the promise of rebirth. Help is to avoid evil, and seek the good. Inspired by you, we will keep our reputations spotless that our lives be proclaimed a victory of the Spirit, and our leaving this life a tragedy. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, PALTAR, as we honor the Paltar that resides in us all!

PM Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!