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April/Ostermond 29, 2010 ERE Thursday/Donarstac

4/29/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: finish Physiology research paper, perhaps more study, colonoscopy prep…

A.M. Prayer: Thursday, we pray to Donar/Thor, and lighting a red candle:
Donar/Thor, thunder forth in our lives. When we would hold back, let us advance. When we would be weak, help us be strong. When we would shun life’s pleasures, sharpen our appetites for that which is lusty and good. Help us grow from strength, and teach us, elder brother, how to throw our own Hammer, and slay the giants who appose our will. HAIL DONAR/THOR!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Hagalaz (irreversible): OHG Hagal (Huh-guhl): The cosmic seed of potential, a sacred enclosure/shell, change, shaping, protection within, holiness, The All: both objective (actual planetary orbs) and subjective (the Nine Worlds), the Germanic cosmos.

Outcome: This is can handle…

I finished the research paper for Physiology. Slowly but surely this semester is coming to a close!

Four hours…FOUR HOURS it took me to drink all that shit to clean out my poop-shoot so they can shove a camera up my butt tomorrow…I want to laugh, I really do…but it just isn’t there.

Liquid diet and misery…

PT 109 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057393/ good old movie! It kind of took the edge off a bit.

Hagalaz…well…

P.M. Prayer: Heimdall:
HEAR ME HEIMO/HEIMDALL, the genetic link between gods and humankind. Your keen eyes and sharp ears guard 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 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 home. HAIL HEIMO/HEIMDALL!!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena

April/Ostermond 28, 2010 ERE Wednesday/Wodanstac

4/28/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: Anatomy…

A.M. Prayer: Wednesday, we pray to the Divine couple: Wodan/Odin and Frija/Frigga, lighting royal blue (for Wodan/Odin) and light blue (for Frija/Frigga) candles.
Rune god! Wolf God! Raven god! WODAN/ODIN!! We call out to you, not as a slave or on bended knee, but on our feet and opened-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! If we live well, Wodan/Odin, grant us access to one of the Great Halls where we may feast, drink and be merry with those who have gone before us until the time comes to live or fight once more. WODAN/ODIN, HAIL!!!

Frija/Frigga, 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. FRIJA/FRIGGA, HAIL!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Kenaz (U): OHG: Kien, The torch, shaping, fabrication or fashioning of primordial material, brightly burning, knowledge, divine inspiration under control of human craft, creativity and transformation, the application of the Divine.

Outcome: J

The renal truck people called say we were 1/8 of a gallon low on the fill up and wanted to charge us $30+ for it. I went down to Budget and put in a little more than a gallon and a half to appease them: FUCKERS!

I finished my online stuff for Anatomy pretty quickly today.

Ming’s for lunch: Audie’s treat.

Anatomy class went…well, it was Anatomy class.

After Anatomy class Audie wanted me to check on a book for her at the library, but Newman doesn’t have it. Since I was there I went back in to the campus recruitment office and talked to Ms. Austin at length about their Paralegal program. It just so happened while I was there that a professor from that program called her; but then we all know that things happen for a reason. I think it was more confirmation I am on the right track. I talked to Ms. Austin about auditing classes along with various and sundry things. I fully think these have been divinely inspired (Kenaz) occurrences.

Finished another online chapter quiz for Anatomy

The Work Force Center called with some more hoops to jump through. I may have to get a whole new Associates Degree to satisfy them; then again, if I can get buy without it I won’t incur the cost. It may come out to be “half dozen of one and six of the other”.

My main mead maker called and is holding a case of mead for me!

Hometown Buffet for dinner: my treat.

Shopped for colonoscopy food…or the lack thereof.

I could have had my Physiology research paper done tonight but I can wait until tomorrow to get it done.

Audie has been borderline all day but she’s been able to hold it together.

P.M. Prayer: Eger und Rahana/Aegir and Ran:
Eger und Rahana/Aegir and Ran, keeper 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 and our inspiration to strive on despite the swells and swirls of fate. HAIL AEGIR AND RAN/EGER UND RHANA!!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena

April/Ostermond 27, 2010 ERE Tuesday/Ziustac

4/28/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: finish yard, Anatomy ID lab…

A.M. Prayer: Tuesday, we pray to Ziu/Tyr and lighting a purple candle (for honor):
Ziu/Tyr, 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 out 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, we may we share in your glory by imitating you. ZIU/TYR HAIL!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Inguz (Irreversible): Yngvi Ing Fro/Freyr, the god of Ar: prosperity, abundance, sexuality and fridu, gestation, the womb and the tomb, fertility, completion of one stage and progressing to the next, internal growth, wait.

Outcome: HAIL FREY: My god, my brother and friend!

Finished yard early AM: that Solar Cross just looks too damned cool when it’s all sculpted!

Audie and I had a very serious talk today

Trip to the bank and a few groceries

The tension continues…I am soooooooooooooooooooooo tempted…but I wait…

I left Anatomy ID early as it was just review. I can review over the rest of the week.

Audie almost went into a full blow seizure again, but this time she had the wherewithal to take her meds to fend it off; yet, the tension continues.

The WONDERFUL blood-oath-sworn members of Rheinwood came over to help off-load Audie’s stuff from the rental into storage so we can return the rental truck. We bought three large pizzas to feed the brew! It was very late evening before they left. It’s hard for me to ask for help but this time it was necessary and the blood-oath-sworn members of RHK were equal to the task.

P.M. Prayer: Nirdu/Njord:
Nirdu/Njord, god of harbors and seas close to land, Father of Freyr and Freyja, 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. HAIL NIRDU/NJORD!!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena

April/Ostermond 26, 2010 ERE Monday/Manostac

4/27/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Note: We got back from St Louis/Eureka, Missouri mid-evening last night: tired and dragging, nonetheless thankful to be home. The Runes for the weekend couldn’t have been more accurate. On the 23rd I was thankful for Heimdall’s protection (Algiz) as we drove almost all the way in heavy rain. Moving day, the 24th was a very emotional (Berkana) day all the way around; so much so Audie and I snapped at each other at the end of it. Leaving day, the 25th and everything was under control once more because we were able to work together in tandem (Ehwaz) to get the job done.

Plans: take it as it comes

A.M. Prayer: Monday we pray to Mano/Manni, god of the moon, and lighting a white candle (symbolic of the moon):
Greetings to you Mano/Manni, silver messenger on high, as you fly silently on your wayreflect 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/Manni let us see the goodness within us and without us, all the nights and days of our lives. MANO/MANNI, HAIL!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Sowulo (Irreversible): The Sun, Sonne/Sunna, a lightening bolt, victory, success, spiritual guidance, and leadership. GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY WAY I’M COMING THROUGH!

Outcome: Mowed front yard and sculpted the Solar Cross

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! That tells me we did the right thing over the weekend and are the victors for it; which to some may seem the contrary.

Worked on the research paper for Physiology: IT’S ALMOST DONE!

Anatomy is finally coming to an end…well, soon anyway.

Meeting with John C. after Anatomy class: some good things are happening here!

Physiology is coming to an end, too!

I don’t know what happened…Tension, serious tension: if this is success or leadership, you can have it!

Meeka for an early evening walk

P.M. Prayer: Ostara/Idun:
Ostara/Idun, keeper of the golden apples of youth, 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. HAIL OSTARA/IDUN!!!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: tended to animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena

April/Ostermond 25, 2010 ERE Sunday/Sonnestac

4/25/2010

Home

April/Ostermond 24, 2010 ERE Saturday/Sibbastac

4/25/2010

In Eureka, Missouri

April/Ostermond 23, 2010 ERE Friday/Frouwastac

4/25/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: TO St Louis to pick up Audie’s stuff

A.M. Prayer: Friday, we pray to the glorious siblings, Walburga Frouwa/Freyja and Ing Fro/Freyr, and lighting a gold candle (for Freyja’s tears and Freyr’s golden boar, Gullinbursti).
Walburga Frouwa/Freyja, who could not love you? Women admire you for your 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. HAIL WALBURGA FROUWA/FREYJA!!

Ing Fro/Freyr, you are the god of “Ar”, the good harvest and prosperity: you are indeed the lusty enlarger of life. 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 Fro/Freyr, for the rushing life spirit and the eternal play of passions that make our lives fruitful. ING FRO/FREYR, HAIL!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Insight for the next few days

A.M. Rune: Purposely three Rune spread:

Algiz (U): Protection, Heimo/Heimdall (the genetic connection between gods and the Folk), guardian of the Rainbow Bridge, expansion of consciousness, divine realizations, an awakening, AKA Elhaz, the Elk.

And

Berkana (R): Problems with relating to the feminine, the maternal influence and the feminine mysteries, void of growth and caring, deceit, in need of Mothering. Offset this with extra precautions.

And

Ehwaz (U): The special, controlled relationship between a rider and a horse, teamwork, trust, loyalty, partnership, cooperation, working in tandem with another.

Outcome: GOT IT!

Last minute prep

McDs for breakfast

ON THE ROAD!

P.M. Prayer: none

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: Hope our home and animals will be okay and that all goes well with our house sitter

Alaf Sal Fena

April/Ostermond 22, 2010 ERE Thursday/Donarstac

4/23/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: we’ll see, but I HAVE to get some studying done TODAY!

A.M. Prayer: Thursday, we pray to Donar/Thor, and lighting a red candle:
Donar/Thor, thunder forth in our lives. When we would hold back, let us advance. When we would be weak, help us be strong. When we would shun life’s pleasures, sharpen our appetites for that which is lusty and good. Help us grow from strength, and teach us, elder brother, how to throw our own Hammer, and slay the giants who appose our will. HAIL DONAR/THOR!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Algiz (U): Protection, Heimo/Heimdall (the genetic connection between gods and the Folk), guardian of the Rainbow Bridge, expansion of consciousness, divine realizations, an awakening, AKA Elhaz, the Elk.

Outcome: Audie to doc for steroid shot first thing this morning

LOTS of errands in prep for road trip

Lunch @ Jimmy’s Egg

More errands

Thor rumbles across the Kansas skies!

Finished online stuff for Anatomy: there were three questions that just had me absolutely befuddled yesterday! For some reason I got two of them right away today and the third was soon to follow.

Audie is spearheading this whole road trip to bring back some of her stuff from her marriage. Honestly, I have asked several times what I can do to help her. Every once in a while she comes up with some little chore or errand for me to run, but for the most part she has taken this whole thing on her shoulders.

P.M. Prayer: Wuldar/Ullr:
Wuldar/Ullr, god of ski and bow, 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, so that through the spirit of the hunter, we may climb its branched to ever higher levels of awareness. HAIL WULDAR/ULLR!!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: cared for animals (probably even the opossum), Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena

April/Ostermond 21, 2010 ERE Wednesday/Wodanstac

4/21/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: Anatomy class, visit with John C., niece over…

A.M. Prayer: Wednesday, we pray to the Divine couple: Wodan/Odin and Frija/Frigga, lighting royal blue (for Wodan/Odin) and light blue (for Frija/Frigga) candles.
Rune god! Wolf God! Raven god! WODAN/ODIN!! We call out to you, not as a slave or on bended knee, but on our feet and opened-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! If we live well, Wodan/Odin, grant us access to one of the Great Halls where we may feast, drink and be merry with those who have gone before us until the time comes to live or fight once more. WODAN/ODIN, HAIL!!!

Frija/Frigga, 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. FRIJA/FRIGGA, HAIL!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Uruz (U): OHG: Ur, The Auroch beast, an impulse towards action, creation taking shape, expansion, tenacity, vital strength, instinct of survival, taking risks, foundation, a stabilizing effect, good health and energy.

Outcome: Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss…

Downloaded Windows Live Mail to replace my Outlook Express. I learned of this thru the guys at Best Buy. I think it’s going to work well!

Tried to get ahead of Anatomy by finishing the online portion prior to class: almost made it.

I got a call from one of my probationers who had their son in the hospital for testing: time to do the ministerial thing and make a visit. This is where I SHINE!

More than once I heard of people glad that this semester (Anatomy class specifically) is almost over!

John C. forgot about me. His note on his door said he was going to be at the law library until 1700. I left a note on his door asking to reschedule.

Errands with Audie

Arby’s: Audie’s treat!

OMGs, we came home to Meeka tearing the shit out of an opossum in the backyard! I shoveled it up to show Audie that it was indeed “playing possum” because the ears and muzzle were still twitching. Leaving it in the shovel, I took it out to the intersection. It certainly didn’t take long for it to revive and start walking; but it was walking back TOWARDS the neighbor’s house! Later on this evening I saw the same possum on our porch, definitely torn to shit, leaning over the edge of the porch DRINKING OUT OF OUR BIRD BATH!!!!! Meeka was with me at the door wanting another shot at it, but it was so beaten up I just couldn’t bring myself to let Meeka back at it. Now Meeka is all charged up not knowing what to do with herself.

Niece over for house sitting instructions

I made the aforementioned official ministerial hospital visit. Hospital visits are always a strengthening experience! I’m telling ya, I would encourage any Heathen Godi/Chieftain to become ordained thru one of the two organizations found on the RHK website. Oh, I know there are Heathen organizations that will train an individual but their ordination credentials will never be valid unless they become validated thru an organization like the ULC http://theuniversallifechurch.org/ or the CofSH. http://www.spiritualhumanism.org/ordination.php. Without being ordained a Heathen Godi cannot legally perform weddings, funerals, or make hospital visits; in short, tend to the public spiritual needs of Heathen Folk. BECOME ORDAINED FIRST…then do whatever form of study you like. You will realize the strength that comes with ministering to the needs of your people.

As long as Audie is singing I know she’s in a good, strong space!

P.M. Prayer: Scata/Skahdi:
Scata/Skahdi, 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, teach me to know the pleasure of the hunt, the joy of exertion, and the crisp freedom of winter and wilderness. Brand my soul with wind-burn, so that even in the tedium of daily life, I will feel your warm breath, warm on my check, telling me to be strong, able and worthy of you. SCATA/SKAHDI, HAIL!!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena

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April/Ostermond 20, 2010 ERE Tuesday/Ziustac

4/21/2010

(Ostermond/Ostarmanod = Ostara Month)(E.R.E. = Eternal Roman Empire [rather than BC, AD, BCE or CE])

Plans: Anatomy ID lab

A.M. Prayer: Tuesday, we pray to Ziu/Tyr and lighting a purple candle (for honor):
Ziu/Tyr, 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 out 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, we may we share in your glory by imitating you. ZIU/TYR HAIL!!

Rune Summons:
Born of Fire, born of ice,
Life is lived at such a price.
Holy Runes send my way
Advice on how to spend the day

A.M. Rune: Hagalaz (irreversible): OHG Hagal (Huh-guhl): The cosmic seed of potential, a sacred enclosure/shell, change, shaping, protection within, holiness, The All: both objective (actual planetary orbs) and subjective (the Nine Worlds), the Germanic cosmos.

Outcome: I’ll take it!

Finished my last online stuff for Anatomy ID and started doing some identifying in the textbook.

Errands with Audie

McDs for brunch: my treat

More errands with Audie

More Anatomy ID stuff from textbook

I called John C., who was the director of the Legal Assistant program at WSU, and made an appointment to talk with him tomorrow after Anatomy class. Perhaps this is the change (Hagalaz) I need!

Finally got another good grade on the Anatomy ID quiz!

Dinner @ Players; Audie’s treat!

More errands

My very good friend, Steve, called: it’s always a good time talking to him. He’s so intelligent on so many different levels. I could aspire to be so smart.

P.M. Prayer: Paltar/Baldr
Blameless Paltar/Baldr, shining god, 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 out leaving this life a tragedy. PALTAR/BALDR HAIL!

P.M. Rune: none

Comments: cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena