(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  yard, work 2nd shift

AM Prayer:  Wednesday, we pray to Wodan/Odin, lighting a blue candle:
Rune god! Wolf God! Raven god! WODAN/ODIN!! We call out to you, not as slaves 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!!!


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

AM Rune:  Isa (irreversible): Ice: dormancy: a calming, reflective influence, stilling effect: self-control: the concentrated self: ego, das Ich (the unified, whole, principle or force), the composite plurality of Ich, be still and gain control of the Self (in all its forms): grounding, a lowering of vibration levels, the loss of momentum.


Outcome:  Now THAT’S funny!  I certainly do have a loss of momentum about many things, especially doing the yard in 87F/31C heat before noon!  The front yard is mowed and edged; 1/3 the back yard is done (to be finished tomorrow).  Now it’s time to sit down and gain control of the self before work.

 Sometimes Audie’s next-door-neighbor-friend is just a bit too clingy for me…she spent the whole day here.  I need to put a stop to that, or at least slow it sown!

 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…

 Okay, the heat is back on in Oz…where’s the ice!?

 I think it reached 103F/39C.  Tempers in people we matching temperatures.  People were so ready to pop; yours truly as well.  People were all stressed out over ice; if you can believe that.  I’m not supposed to get ice from the machine.  Another person isn’t supposed to have access to the ice but does.  Another person is supposed to have access but doesn’t.  Hel, even the super was clueless about the ice and was ready to pop HIS cork; over ice….

 Two shots of Wild Turkey Honey Whiskey and one Miller High Life: BOM!  BOOM! 
Out go the lights! 

PM 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!!

PM Rune:  none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  whatever I can get into it, work 2nd shift

AM Prayer:  Tuesday, we pray to Ziu/Tyr, 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, 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

 AM Rune:  Two Runes

Wunjo (R): Sadness, disruption in the Clanic relationship, questionable
social contacts, loser, miserable, loneliness, shunning, weakened family ties, social and domestic disharmony, the inability to attain a wish, strife,
alienation, failed social relationships, Fridu/Frith is challenged, the shadow side of Wodan/Odin.


And

Pertho (U): Dice cup, the lucky roll of the dice, the presence of positive
Wyrd/Orlog (the ordeal of Humankind), the Norns, Urdr, Verdandi and Skuld, the realization of hidden potential, interwoven yet independent Wyrd, good fellowship and happiness, secrets revealed, the Well of Knowledge for growth.


Outcome:  HAHAHAHAHAHA…the Runes really DO have a sense of humor.  I’ve
determined this to be a de-flea day!  As my Veterinarian suggested, I made a trip to Walmart to look for specific ingredients in an inexpensive de-flea product.  All the ingredients showed up in a product called "Adams Flea and Tick
Spot On E for Large Dogs"  
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Adams-Flea-Tick-Spot-On-E30-for-Large-Dogs/14053408?sourceid=1500000000000003260550&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=14053408
 Hopefully it’s a sad day (Wunjo) for the fleas and hopefully I’m lucky enough (Pertho) for this inexpensive stuff to work.  I also got some Adams flea and tick spray for the cats http://www.walmart.com/ip/Adams-Insecticide-Repellent-Deodorant-Flea-Tick-Mist-16-fl-oz/10320513   I have every intention of causing domestic disharmony with those fleas by removing them from my animals and hopefully my home!

 I called the C.o.W. http://www.wichita.gov/ about a tree limb that isn’t mine but had fallen onto my property.  They were out there is about an hour with a chipper to take care of it!  Sad day for the tree; lucky for me!

Meeka’s had her bedding washed, she’s been bathed, de-flead and is resting comfortably!  WHEW!

Three loads of dishes; and there is no dish washing MACHINE.  When I say I did three loads of dishes I mean I did them BY HAND!

 Spot vacuuming 

Audie threw together a WONDERFUL turkey breast w/gravy, stuffing and broccoli
lunch: YUMMERZ!

Balanced checkbook

Everything is as wonderful as it can be!

Liquor run: Audie promises to abide by our agreement.  I hope these two Runes don’t bit me in the ass over this.

 Work went fine…

 Audie DID abide by our liquor agreement!  Good for her!

 PM 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!!

PM Rune:  none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  call Vet, call VA, perhaps go to Minor Emergency, work 2nd shift

AM Prayer:  Monday we pray to Mano/Manni, god of the moon,  lighting a white candle (symbolic of the moon):
Greetings to you Mano/Manni, silver messenger on high, 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/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

AM Rune:  Laguz (R): A dried-up body of Water, difficulties with relating to the feminine, manipulation, lack of moral fiber, emotions out of control or suppressed, shallow minded, fear, deception, unsympathetic, totally void of growth, failing to go with the flow, frivolity, immaturity, disconnect with the Inner Self.


Outcome:  Called both the Veterinarian and the VA: message into both 

Ya know, I’m not too hip on the idea of dishing out $20 at the Minor Emergency for a doctor to tell me I have heat rash around my ankles and I need to wear my insoles.  I’ll give it a couple days and maybe then…

Let’s just face it…I’M TIRED!

The VA called back.  They actually handed out some good advice.  My feet are
now swollen, too.  I’ve also done some research on the WWW.  This article seems
to be most informative: 
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003104.htm 

My Veterinarian returned my call.  He had some good suggestions as to what to look for in an inexpensive, flea-retardant medication for Meeka.

 Meeka and I for a long-needed walk.  I am battling my swollen feet with exercise, wearing my $100 feet (shoe insoles made of Kevlar: $100 per foot) and removing salt from my diet.

I get REAL nervous even with (hopefully) minor health issues.

Audie had a good start on the day, buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut…

Work went fine; uneventful, but fine.

PM 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!

PM Rune:  none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  work 2nd shift

 NOTE:  I purchased a Coleman Instant Tent from Amazon.com.  From the Coleman
website it was $249.  At the Coleman Outlet Store here in Wichita it was $289.  At Amazon.com it was $199.  I want to invest in camping gear for Fall camping.

 NOTE 2:  OMGs!  I left Socks locked in the Hof all night w/o food or water!  I feel like such a shit head!  As I approached the Hof I called out his name and he was right at the door, ready to come out.  He headed right for the kibble on the front porch.  Poor Socks, I feel so badly… 

AM Prayer:  Sunday, we pray to Sonne/Sunna, lighting a yellow candle (symbolic of the Sun):
Greetings to you Sonne, Lamp of Wodan/Odin: newly risen! Hail to you who has shown on all our ancestors, who shines on us, and who will 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. SONNE/SUNNA 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

AM 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.



Outcome:  LOL...Well, yeah…camping gear or Socks; which is it?

I think this is Day 5 and Audie still isn’t well.

When Audie becomes ill like this I have determined to carry-on.  I will not
presume to cook like she does.  I will not presume to do laundry like she does. 
All I can do is to carry on like I know how to carry on.  This is not an
indictment against her, it’s just I need to come to the fore and take care of
things the best I can.

Work went very well; at least for the most part.  Thanks to J-bird he showed a faster way to do these couple of orders (same parts).  He showed me how I didn’t need to use all the tool.  I showed him how all the holes didn’t need to be drilled as two of them are routed out in the next step.  With all that I turned in 550 min for the expected 480.  After that the boys went totally bonkers with their shenanigans; I mean almost to a new level of stupidity.  Too, this guy from CNC Routers comes into the shop when he has nothing on his machine.  I set him up completely by the time he got there.  He could have easily turned in his required minutes.  It was simple stuff.  Six-hours into his shift and barely had half of his first order done; which happened to be the same orders I was working on just a different step.  Between the boys and this CNC dude, it was horribly irresponsible.  I cant help what they do or how they react.  All I can deal with is what I do and how I react.  

MLS Matches http://www.mlssoccer.com/ 
Chicago 1:1 NY
Seattle 2:1 New England
Columbus 4:1 Colorado (Woooooooooooooooow…)

 Swollen ankles?  WTF?

PM Prayer:  All you gods and goddesses bless and keep your Holy Folk. From the cold shadows of the glaciers to the colder shadows of space, always, we have been your people. Guide and guard your North folk as you did in ages past. Wodan/Odin, give wisdom and craft to wits shaped by ice and fire that our foes be foxed. Donar/Thor, give us strength and the will to use it. Ing Fro/Freyr and Frouwa/Freyja, give full wombs so that bodies will be found for the souls of heroes. Let your Northern Folk grow in number and in power, so that our kind may live, love, survive and thrive, not just today, not for a millennium, but for ever and ever!

 PM Rune:  none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  ??, work 2nd shift

AM Prayer:  Saturday, normally attributed to the (rather obscure) fertility goddess, Saeter (more correctly Saturn), we pray to Sibba/Sif and to Ing Fro/Freyr, lighting a green candle (for fertility):

Sibba/Sif, 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/Sif, that we may do our work in the world. HAIL SIBBA/SIF!!
 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
 Advice on how to spend the day

AM Rune:  Othilla (U): Home and heritage (spiritual or physical), family, the home within, nobility, the sacred enclosure, spiritual heritage, true kinship; genetic, cultural and spiritual inheritance, loyalty to family - tribe or village, group prosperity, order, interaction, or freedom, union/connection with the family of humankind.


Outcome:  Gods, I sure hope so…

 Audie seems to be better this morning…or not…damn!  Day 4 and Audie is still
not well.

 Going in @ 13:30 for 2nd shift sure makes for a shortened time at home.

Bath time for Meeka.  Meeka is in some serious need for long-term flea relief.  I’m looking into 1-800-petmeds http://www.1800petmeds.com/ 

On the way to work I came across a sneaky speed trap along Kellogg/US 54.  At
the Woodlawn exit, girl cop had the speed detector in hand taking pictures of
cars as they whiz by.  Sitting in waiting was one patrol car; farther down on
Kellogg were three cops, all with victims.  Work went fine.  I gave them 520 min
fir a 480 minute shift.  On the way home cops were still targeting Kellogg.  One
had a victim and another was setting up shop.  Gods, I’m glad a gave up speeding.

MLS Matches http://www.mlssoccer.com/ 
DC 2:2 Houston
 San Jose 0:0 LA
 Philly 3:2 Chivas
 Dallas 4:0 Portland
 KC 2:1 Vancouver (Yesssssssssss…see what a difference home turf makes?  Kudos
to you for pulling out of the basement of the Eastern Div)
 Salt Lake 3:1 Toronto 

CONCACAF Gold Cup Championship Match http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup 
USA v Mexico 
2:4  Jeez…I’m not sure which sucks worse; our National team or the coaching
staff.  I’m leaning towards the latter.  Such an embarrassment…

 Beer and chips…yummerz!

 PM Prayer:  The Norns:
The Norns, all three, are present at birth
To weave our Fate from merriment to dearth.
Urd, Verdandi and Skuld, the dark queens renowned;
Glorious ladies ‘neath the Tree, work your mysteries in us now.

That which “was” we clearly see.
That which “is” formed now in our deeds.
That which “will be”, will yet be; but cannot see.
We celebrate the Norns, the Ladies Three, for eternity.

 PM Rune:  none

 Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  probably errands, work 2nd shift 

AM Prayer:  Friday, we pray to Frija/Frigga, Walburga Frouwa/Freyja, lighting a gold candle (for Frigg’s spinning thread of gold, Freyja’s golden tears).

 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!!

 Walburga Frouwa/Freyja, 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. HAIL WALBURGA FROUWA/FREYJA!!


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

AM Rune:  Jera (irreversible): Harvest, 12th Rune of the Futhark, the number 12, cycles, a turning point, cause and effect, the Rune of return, two halves of a cyclic whole, harmony-in-movement-in-balance, improvement, expansion, growth, progress, patience, the result of a previous action, reward for the right (or wrong) action.


Outcome:  It seems that all I can count on is “patience”.  

Errands
 *Dillons grocery http://www.dillons.com/fresh_foods/Pages/default.aspx 
*Dillons Rx http://www.dillons.com/pharmacy/Pages/default.aspx 
*Dillons petrol http://www.dillons.com/in_store/fuel/Pages/default.aspx 
*Nuway  for lunch http://www.kansastravel.org/wichita/wichitanuway.htm 
*Braum’s http://www.braums.com/ in an effort to save on milk prices compared to Dillons but such is not the case anymore.

I feel more in control of the finances now we are getting better at budgeting.

 Day three and Audie is still not well.

 Work went well.  According to the 1st shift lead-man, the 28th of July will be the onset of the lay-off madness and the bumping will begin.  With something like 175 estimated to be laid-ff the first go around, and I am 13th from the bottom of the seniority list, I am for certain to get the ax whenever it starts.  Well, that’s aircraft.  I should have known
better.

 Audie is still not any better.  Hopefully a good night’s sleep will do the trick.

I think today has been the dark side of Jera; that is, a dark side of my own perception in a wrong action.  I’m not exactly sure what wrong action that may have been but today sure speaks to that.

PM Prayer:  Era/Eir:
Era/Eir, whose loving hands and sweet breath brings healing and health, PRAISE YOUR NAME AMONGST NORTH-FOLK! We thank you for your gentle caress, your soft ministrations and your care. When stress, strains, aches and pains plague is, you come with your lithe figure and flowing hair to ease our distress. Eir, goddess holy and wise,
we honor you. HAIL ERA/EIR!!

 PM Rune:  none

 Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  Audie to CSL, work 2nd shift 

AM Prayer:  Thursday, we pray to Thunar/Thor,  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 THUNAR/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

AM Rune:  Raido (neutral) so it could be either 

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.

 Or

 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.

 Outcome:  Audie to CSL

The pool is just frustrating me to no end.  The cover blew off overnight so now it’s coated with junk.  It just can’t go back onto the pool before it’s cleaned.  It was a bit low on water.  I tried to put more water in it only to have it start leaking (some-fucking-where) before it was done.  I can’t keep putting water into it; running up my water bill pointlessly.  I didn’t THINK this was supposed to be MY project and I refuse to make it that way.

Audie came out from the plasma thingie in a very bad mood.  She said it was a
bad stick.  I tried to appease her by getting her some iced coffee from McDs
(along with my own lunch).  She couldn’t make up her mind on the flavor and
didn’t want to go inside so she cancelled.  I still got my lunch,
though.

Audie is in a really bad way…I’m almost afraid to go to work.

 Worked on the RHK website: http://rheinwood.weebly.com/ 

I certainly did NOT get too much done tonight at work; didn’t make the required 480 minutes.

 MLS Match http://www.mlssoccer.com/ 
Seattle 4:2 NY (V smiles!) 
http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-23-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap 

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/24/kick-sounders-forward-unveils-latest-goal-celebration-gem 

PM 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!!

PM Rune:  none

 Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  VA, work 2nd shift

AM Prayer:  Wednesday, we pray to Wodan/Odin, lighting a blue candle:
Rune god! Wolf God! Raven god! WODAN/ODIN!! We call out to you, not as slaves 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!!!

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

AM Rune:  Two Runes

Eihwaz (Irreversible): Yggdrasil, the Cosmic axis, stress and difficulties, a
backbone, need to have backbone to get through, endurance, difficulty, “Shit happens, get over it!“, temporary  cosmic consciousness, inner stability over external circumstances, the Shamanic link of experiences between the Worlds.


And

Jera (irreversible): Harvest, 12th Rune of
the Futhark, the number 12, cycles, a turning point, cause and effect, the Rune of return, two halves of a cyclic whole, harmony-in-movement-in-balance, improvement, expansion, growth, progress, patience, the result of a previous action, reward for the right (or wrong) action.


Outcome:  It certainly didn’t take long for both of Runes to show up.  At the
VA I visited with a physical therapist about core exercises related to my
umbilical surgeries.  She ran me thru a few she had picked out.  My physical
weakness came to the fore.  It was damned difficult to do her basic core
routine.  That certainly is my harvest for getting old, working too hard/too
long and ignoring the exercising I know I need to be doing.  At least now I’m
armed with a few core exercises I can do at home.

 At work they told us the lay-offs that were supposed to start later this week
has a month’s reprieve.  Looking up the word “reprieve” with the thesaurus on
the computer and I get words like “stay of execution, pardon…”  I have to have
the “inner stability over external circumstances”.  It’s just damned cruel to
have that fear of lay-off looming overhead only to have that stay of execution,
AND have the Union wanting us to care about this upcoming contract.  I guess
we’re just pawns for their pleasure; however I won’t play into either of them by
caring what they do think.   I don’t care what the company does because I am not
going to worry about getting laid-off; when it happens it happens.  Much less to
I care about the Union and these contract negotiations because there is no
saving our jobs in Plant 1  (that‘s not being pessimistic that‘s being realistic since I
know our jobs are in Mexico).  I shall remain patient.

PM 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!!

 PM Rune:  none

 Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

 Plans:  work 2nd shift

AM Prayer:  Tuesday, we pray to Ziu/Tyr, 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

AM Rune:  Thurisaz (U): Giant, Donar/Thor, the Strong One, defender of the Folk and Asgard, raw masculine power, reactive and directed force, courage, self-empowerment, defend against outside forces, crisis for good or ill, assertiveness, the ultimate physical fighting force, fertility, fight or flight: choosing to fight.


Outcome:  Everybody loves pancakes with sausage…even Meeka…LOL

 It seems I’m in a pretty strong position with my bank.  The are in the process of refinancing my car loan to reduce my payments by $80.  They’re also looking into what can be done in relation to my home loan; either a home equity line of credit or refining it, too!

Audie is very busy doing the domestic thing.

 My Kindred member got a new job today!  That will certainly strengthen his
bottom line!

Work went fine.  The company got 555 minutes from me for their 480 minute
shift.  I’d say that’s finishing pretty strongly!  Also, the super came by asking for weekend help.  I volunteered for both Sat and Sun.  It’s an effort to offset any need by the company to make mandatory the weekend of July 4th.  Whatever the reason, I know a 56 hr work-week and a 1K+ paycheck will strengthen my bottom line.

 Boom-boom…out go the lights!

 PM Prayer:  Nirdu/Njord:
Nirdu/Njord, god of harbors and seas close to land, Father of the Vanir; 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!!

PM Rune:  none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena

(Brachmond = Fallow Month)(ERE = Eternal Roman Empire; rather than BC,
AD, BCE or CE)

Plans:  Audie to plasma, work 2nd shift 

AM Prayer:  Monday we pray to Mano/Manni, god of the moon,  lighting a white candle (symbolic of the moon):
Greetings to you Mano/Manni, silver messenger on high, 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/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

AM Rune:  Laguz (R): A dried-up body of Water, difficulties with relating to the feminine, manipulation, lack of moral fiber, emotions out of control or suppressed, shallow minded, fear, deception, unsympathetic, totally void of growth, failing to go with the flow, frivolity, immaturity, disconnect with the Inner Self. 


Outcome:  I can imagine that things are a bit stagnant around here, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  It’s better than two-steps forward and three-steps backwards we were experiencing a year ago.  What this does indicate there are improvements to make; forthcoming that they are!

Audie’s trip to the plasma thingie was not as productive cash-wise as
previous.  It seems they punish people for not coming in as often as they think
they should.  Her financial reward for her effort was $18 less than the usual. 
She was a bit disappointed.

How does one explain to a kitty, sorry cat, we’ve blown the budget and forgot
to get you your food.  Well, ya don’t.  Ya just go get some kitty food enough to
see them thru for a few days until payday.

Work went per usual.

 Once home I noticed that Meeka was still a bit itchy-agitated.  I don’t think
I did a very thorough last time I bathed her.  So, before I bathed me I once
again bathed Meeka.  There’s the evidence at the bottom of the tub; the reason
for the effort.  Jeez…

PM 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!!!

PM Rune:  none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside 

Alaf Sal Fena!