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

Plans: classes

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 the day

AM Elder Rune:
Fehu (U):  Cattle, wealth, Ing-Fro; the god of abundance, the ability to create and maintain wealth and the accompanying power, creative forces, Odhumbal, the primeval bovine, fire, new beginnings, productivity, positive energy, life force, self-respect, personal power, generosity that needs to come with the social responsibility of wealth.


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:
Ar:  Ing-Fro, will, leadership, all that which is beautiful and Sun-like, change to good, virtues, honor, glory, rewarding work, completion,
light, Divine spirit, power contained in light that washes away darkness, wisdom, beauty, virtue, trust, honor, fame, Rune of the initiate, Symbolism of the Lord of the Light-elves that returns home from darkness, Rune of peace and good seasons.


Havamal 154.
A tenth I know: when at night the witches
ride and sport in the air,
such spells I weave that they wander home
out of skins and wits bewildered.

Outcome: Sounds like a day full of possibilities! 

On his one-mile walk this morning, Toby was a bit persnickety about responding to voice commands but he didn’t misbehave.

Curious, no sign of Socks this morning. 

Machining went marginally.  Once gain I screwed up a part and had to restart it.  I was so disappointed in myself.  Rather than let my machining mate help I tore down one set up to set up again to face new material.  I tore that setup down to set to between centers.  I think my machining mate appreciated my desire to re-set up everything to get us back to where we were.

Realizing I left my flash-drive at home, possibly ran thru the washer last night, I frantically hurried home.  I was right.  I did run it thru the washer, but no harm was done to the flash-drive.

Lunch @ home…no sign of Socks

CATIA lab wasn’t horrible.

To Wal-Mart after class for Yule decorations purchase.

Successfully put up the garland, bows and red/green floodlights for the porch.  WTF?  Now a strand of lights doesn’t work.  I tried to change out the fuses but nothing.  This became family time.  Everyone was outside.  Some lady went walking by and Essie totally freaked out.  She quickly climbed up my leg and onto my back.  OUCH!  I wonder what the hel brought that on.

Dapper, a cat from across the street let me pet him/her (not sure) for the first
time this morning.  Beatnik, another cat from A_ days, has started coming around again and was receptive to my affection.  What’s going on?  Is it Essie?  All the more reason to make sure I keep an eye on her.

A beer and some honey whiskey…BOOM-BOOM!  Out go the lights!

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!

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

Plans: class

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 the day

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: Ar:  Ing-Fro, will, leadership, all that which is beautiful and Sun-like, change to good, virtues, honor, glory, rewarding work, completion, light, Divine spirit, power contained in light that washes away darkness, wisdom, beauty, virtue, trust, honor, fame, Rune of the initiate, Symbolism of the Lord of the Light-elves that returns home from darkness, Rune of peace and good seasons.


Havamal 154.
A tenth I know: when at night the witches
ride and sport in the air,
such spells I weave that they wander home
out of skins and wits bewildered.

Outcome: Personal growth in the form of Ing-Fro…HAIL ING-FRO!

Toby really has his one-mile walk perfected.

Machining class was interesting.  On the lathe we started turning a part “between centers” which is good for extremely long parts to maintain steadiness, but we’re only turning a 6” part; yet, this 6” part is the longest we’ve turned.   In CATIA we turned in problems 1, 2 and 6.

I’m going to try to make 18:00/6PM as outside time for Essie.  It seemed to work well today.  It’s good family time for everybody.

Dark Kingdom; The Dragon King
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Kingdom:_The_Dragon_King 

Nighty-night

PM Prayer: Êra:
Êra, 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!

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

Plans: classes

NOTE: Animal issues first thing this morning.
*I feed the animals first thing every morning.  When I went outside to feed Socks I noticed his water bowl was frozen.  I let him eat undisturbed, but after he finished I scooped him up to take him into the heated Haruc.  I’ll check on his after Toby’s walk.
*Essie would NOT stay out of the Yule tree.  I feared for her safety.  I can’t do anything about the lights as it’s a pre-lit tree, so I took off all the dangly ornaments in an effort to remove temptation.  It seems her instance may have subsided a bit.

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 the day

AM Elder Rune:
Hagalaz (irreversible): The cosmic seed of potential, a sacred enclosure/shell, shaping, evolution, protection within, holiness,
destruction/regeneration, evolution, destructive elements, unavoidable
unpleasantness, pruning, potentially destructive but change will occur on its own given time.


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:
Is:   Rest, Ego, das Ich, Positivity, activity, will, self-domination, influence, personal power, magical power, power to banish evil, unity in the universe, duration, action in the cosmos, activity, will, self-domination, influence, personal power, self-discipline, unity in the universe, duration, magical powers, action in the cosmos, elimination of that which is unnecessary.


Havamal 153.
A ninth I know: when need befalls me
to save my vessel afloat,
I hush the wind on the stormy wave,
and soothe all the sea to rest.

Outcome: Potential with calm…hmmmmmmmm,,,

Toby was once again perfectly behaved on his one mile walk.

Machining instructor was ill, which equated to a shortened class.  I went home for a while to be with my furry babies.  My brother came over for a brief visit.  Some progress in CATIA, but I think I’m going to move onto a different problem and come back to this one if I can.

@ home...Relaxed…

At first I was kind of taken aback realizing how much time I’ve been spending in the kitchen.  Believe me, I know it’s not as much as some people spend in there, but it’s more than I’ve spent in there for a long time.  I’m just one of those guys who isn’t a fumble-butt in the kitchen.  At the same time I realize I’m no Julia Childs either.  That’s okay, I’m still guy.

Not too much happening, really.  An uneventful night (Is) with the hopes of some fantastic potential (Hagalaz).  Sure, I hang onto hope, but I don’t use it as a means to build unsubstantiated realities. 

Essie has made sure I can’t put ornaments on the Yule tree.  She’s still climbing up thru the inside but at least doesn’t have so much to tease her there.  Rather than battle her on her bad habits I’m finding it to be easier if I let her work it out herself.  Her interest is waning.

Socks was SO at the front door but made no effort to come inside.  WTF Socks?  OH!  You want Essie to come out and play.  Okay, it became a family event…as usual.  Socks was being such a showoff.  He was making sure Essie saw how fast he can run and how agile he is.

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!

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

Plans: classes

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 the day

AM Elder Rune:
Algiz (U): Protection, Heimo (the genetic connection between gods and the Folk), guardian of Ensiweg, the Rainbow Bridge, expansion of consciousness, divine realizations, an awakening, drawing on the natural Will, invocation/supplication to the gods, AKA Elhaz, the Elk, or swan.



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 thelives, 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.

Outcome: An expansion of consciousness via life experiences: got it!

Toby was perfectly behaved on his 1-mile walk.

Machining instructor didn’t have anything for us today.  What he did have he left at home.  We were left to do our own “whatever”.  I “whatever-ed” myself on home to go back for afternoon class.  Afternoon CATIA class also shortened.

I called my veterinarian with concerns.  Essie is fine.  I asked him about the Maine Coon thing.  He said Maine Coon could be in most of any cat nowadays.  I told him of Socks and how he sprays the porch like he’s having a kitty-gasm.  A plan is in the works.  I told him of Toby’s recent chewing misbehavior.  He told me of baked bones.  I went online and also saw something called “spizzle” aka dried cow penis; a product called a “bully-stick http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12628486&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo
.I got him both from Pet-Smart .  This is an expensive experiment.  JsMrFnChst!  He sure made short-order of something that supposed to last.  I’m counting on the baked
bone to last longer…and it seems like it is.

Fuck…I ate too much.

Essie time on her tether which means the WHOLE family plays outside.  Sock was much more playful than aggressive tonight.  That’s a good thing.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh…

Das ist gut genug

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!

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

Plans: clean house!

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 the day

AM Elder Rune:
Teiwaz (R): Outside the favor of Ziu; the god of honor, without victory in conflict, injustice, imbalance, mismanagement, failure, dishonesty, compromised judgments, defeat, warfare without purpose,  legal dilemma, the inability to fight for what’s right, void of the will to succeed,
double standards.


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:
Nod:  Calm, necessity of fate, decision of the Wurtâ, Wurt/Urlag paid-for, cause-effect relations, capability to restructure Wurt/Urlag, That which cannot be averted, separation, stress, karmic debt, karmic need, but with outlook for change of karma, banishing ill fortune by means of accepting karma and karmic law, Skuld, Divine justice that balances.


Havamal 152.
An eighth I know: which all can sing
for their weal if they learn it well;
where hate shall wax 'mid the warrior sons,
I can calm it soon with that song.

Outcome: In the face of defeat (Teiwaz) I remain calm (Nod).

I let Essie out on her tether.  Things were going well and I took pictures.  I came inside to upload them, then went back outside to find Essie had once gain escaped her harness.  Frantic, Toby found her in the backyard.  You should have seen him.  He KNEW I was looking for her.  He bounded to where she was.  He is SO good with her.

LOTS of online fun

Someone online who looked at Essie’s pictures suggested that Essie might be of the Maine Coon variety.  That would be SO COOL if she was.  I’ve done a bit of online research…and maybe:
http://www.fanciers.com/breed-faqs/maine-coon-faq.html 
http://www.cfa.org/client/breedMaineCoon.aspx 
http://www.mainecoonrescue.net/identify.html

Separated recyclables

Straightened up the utility room to make it more functional. 

Cleaned house

Finished four Yule Log centerpieces.  I actually have two more I COULD do but that’s enough for right now.  I may try to sell a couple of them.

Well, I’ve been on break from classes for a little more than a week now.  It’s about to come to an end.  For the most part I’ve enjoyed it; kept busy getting ready for the holidays.  The madness of classes will start back up first thing tomorrow.

½ load of laundry

Done

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!

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

Plans: ???

NOTE: Woke up not in a good mood.
*Essie has discovered the Yule tree ornaments.
*Toby has started chewing on things.
*ARGH!

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 the day

AM Elder Rune: Sowulo (Irreversible): The Sun, Sunna, a lightning bolt,
victory, success, life force, confidence, optimism, the clear light of day, can be a destructive lightening flash (clearing), the will to victory, appearance of a guiding principle, guidance in journeying, spiritual guidance, success and leadership.


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: Hagal:  The Mother of all Runes, the All-Mother, Frija, that which cares and maintains, protects, and preserves; that which is motherly; wisdom, harmony, salvation, blessing, protects from hail and fire, eternal change, caring and maintaining principle in the universe, Higher Self, Divine within, Rune of enclosure but contains a potential for growth, builder/architect of the worlds.


Havamal 151.
A seventh I know: if I see a hall
high o'er the bench-mates blazing,
flame it ne'er so fiercely I still can save it, --
I know how to sing that song.

Outcome: Well shit; I certainly don’t feel like that; however, I’ll always take Frija at her best, especially when I’M at my worst.

I don’t know what was worse; my sulky mood or Toby’s misbehavior.  Probably the latter. 

Coming back from Toby’s walk Essie was so ready to go outside.  Okay, I put her on her tether and let her go out.   HAHA…just as  quickly, she was ready to come inside.  That damn wind makes it difficult, and she’s not use to that.

Trip to Mt Hope to deliver the rest of the Yule Log centerpieces.  SHIT!  I need to take pictures for posterity of the next set of them.

To Wal-Mart to return the extra box of unneeded Yule lights

Taco Tico for lunch

Groceries:
Aldi
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Dillons

Stopped in at Tandy  http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/home.aspx and discussed Rheinwood’s leather-favor project.

Beer run

Thrift-store shopping

Essie time on her tether

Talking to my WONDERFUL niece ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS cheers me up.  She has been successful (Sowulo) at turning the tide of BLAH via her ability to motherly nature (Hagal).

Things like this justifies what I have often said about the Runes and have told others.  The Runes don’t just look at ME.  They look at those around me who can affect me.  I had accepted the concept of the lightening flash of the Sowulo Runes was coming across as destructive for my own personal growth as indicated in Hagal.  However, my niece (Hagal) turned that around for the positive (Sowulo).  Some may say that I twist things around to fit the Runes; quite the contrary, I read and interpret the Runes openly, honestly and with the greatest of respectful responsibility.

The 13th Warrior for the 104th time.

Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) http://misl.uslsoccer.com/
Chicago Soul 14:11 Syracuse Silver Knights 
http://misl.uslsoccer.com/stats/2012-2013/3498402.html
Baltimore Blast 10:2 Missouri Comets (whoa) 
http://misl.uslsoccer.com/stats/2012-2013/3498403.html

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!

November/Nebulmond 23, 2012 ERE Frijastac

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

Plans: ???

Notes:
*WTF?  I have a dog that likes cat food and a cat that likes dog food?  I have never seen such the like.
*Essie is exceptionally loveable this morning.

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 the day

AM Elder Rune:
Teiwaz (R): Outside the favor of Ziu; the god of honor, without victory in conflict, injustice, imbalance, mismanagement, failure, dishonesty, compromised judgments, defeat, warfare without purpose,  legal dilemma, the inability to fight for what’s right, void of the will to succeed, double standards.


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, executive power of
balancing justice, 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.

Outcome: An dishonor (Teiwaz) is dealt with thru the feminine genius (Ka).

Toby to Meeka Park…and then some.

Three loads of laundry

Developed a page that explains the history behind the Yule log.  Trip to Fed Ex for printing explanations of the Yule Log centerpieces.

Put finishing touches on Yule Log centerpieces.

Delivered Yule Log centerpieces to in-town family

McDs for lunch

Delivered Yule Log centerpieces to my WONDERFUL niece and her family who live out-of-town.

I think they were received warmly.

Dressed the Yule tree; well, as much as one can with a 6mo old kitten around

Essie on her tether

Pan-fried pumpkin seeds

GODS…really tired now…

WOW!  I thought JL didn’t want to have anything to do with me.  It’s not that we’re ever going to come together any time soon, but I was ready to unfriend and block on Fb so as to make it easier on both of us.  Such is not the case, it seems.

Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) http://misl.uslsoccer.com/
Baltimore Blast 15:8 Wichita Wings (this is really getting sad)
http://misl.uslsoccer.com/stats/2012-2013/3498401.html

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!

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

Plans: celebrate

NOTE: A rare nine hours of sleep…still tired.

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 the day

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:
Os:  Freedom, Wodanic energies, leadership, the Divine Breath, kingship, discussion, idea of that which is given/evolving, the spiritual power that is gained through speech, it is the breath of the world,
its voice, strength that a person needs to rise up in power, freedom from the bondage of the material world.


Havamal 148.
A fourth I know: if men make fast
in chains the joints of my limbs,
when I sing that song which shall set me free,
spring the fetters from hands and feet.

Outcome: A stressful (Eihwaz) situation improved with the Breath of the Divine (Os)!

I wonder if Toby is sensing my distress of late.  Normally, on his walk, Toby will run a half a block ahead; enough that I would have to call him back.  Today, however, he was not quick to leave my side and quick to come back when called.  At first I thought HE was sensing something outside the walk, but I think he sensed a need, for some reason, need to stay close.  He’s a good boy.

Placed Yule lights around the porch.

Already tired…

I had a good time at my niece’s (sister's daughter) for Thanksgiving.  The brownies I made yesterday and took today didn’t suck.  I met the most WONDERFUL woman.  Just my luck, she’s very much taken; not married, but taken.  I almost think the attraction was mutual, but with a boyfriend in the picture, it’s hands off.  Nonetheless, I spent more time over there than I anticipated.

Yeah, it’s stressful (Eihwaz) meeting someone I’m REALLY interested in, feeling the interest is mutual, but knowing there’s nothing that can be done with it.  Oh well, the conversation (Os) was good.

Came home excited to turn on the Yule lights for the first time.  Eh, they worked, but needed a bit of adjustment.  Even after the adjustments were made it still isn’t right…maybe tomorrow.

Essie spent a goodly amount of time on her tether.  She explored right to the very end of it.  Once again, all three of us; Toby, Socks and Essie, were outside together.

Quoting the 13th Warrior: It’s been a good day…a good 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!

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

Plans: VA appointment…

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 the day

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.

Outcome: A disruption in relationships (Ehwaz) but with continuous transformation (Bar).

Toby did REALLY well once with a cat distraction, but the second was too much.  I VERY STERNLY verbally berated him and the 1-mile walk was completed without incident.

A neighbor came to my door asking for help. They were out of gas and asked for $20.  I’ve had a bit of interaction with them so I wasn’t too alarmed.  I told her I don’t keep cash, but I’ll put gas in your tank.  I picker her and her husband up and went to QT to put $5 of gas in the gas can, got the car started then met them back at the QT for the other $15.  I was TOLD they can pay me back later this evening.  I remained them my own financial situation so I’m need to hold them to repayment.   Later that afternoon…THEY DID return the money!

I must admit, my suspicion screamed Ehwaz (R) but reality became Bar!

Completed everything with them in time to make my VA appointment.  Along with my testosterone shot I got a flu shot.  I hope this testosterone shot help my energy level.

To Wal-Mart http://www.walmart.com/ for Yule Log centerpiece material

Eh, I played around with the idea of using more of the pumpkin.  I even went so far as to cut up the pumpkin for a microwave effort, but I think it’s going to be much more work than I want to put into it.  I’m happy with harvesting the seeds and roasting them.  

Experimenting with baking brownies

Can my testosterone treatment take effect this quickly?  I feel MUCH better!

2nd trip to Wal-Mart

WOW!  Fell asleep in the chair…

I’ve spent aheluvalot of time in the kitchen today.  I played with pumpkins, made fudge, made a late lunch (garlic skinless breast of chicken, baked potato, green beans), made dinner (tomato soup with grilled cheese) dishes galore…

Continued exhaustion

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!

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

Plans: ???

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 the day

AM Elder Rune:
Mannaz (U): The human, Heimo; our genetic connection,
cooperation between people, the human intellect, awareness, kinship, the ability to work well within a social structure and be effective within it, social interaction and order, perfected intellect, attract support from your peers,  Divine structure.


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:
Eh:  Marriage, love, duality, bound by primal law, love, trust and marriage. Soul-mates, wedding, partnership, permanent bond, binding decision, hope, duration, horse, permanence and marriage as a law, unity of ego and you, sister souls, soul-love, God-Man-Woman, ideal love, twin souls, two made one, success, increase.


Havamal 161.
A seventeenth I know: so that e'en the shy maiden
is slow to shun my love.

Outcome: Great social interaction (Mannaz) coupled with LOVE (Eh)!  BRING IT ON!


On Toby’s walk this morning we encountered a gang-banger out for a morning
stroll.  I knew he would be a constant source of distraction, so rather than go
right, I took him left and down an alleyway.  OMGs!  Toby discovered a potbelly
pig!  It was in a pen in someone’s backyard.  I LOVED IT!  Grunts, snorts,
bristly hair and a wagging tail.  OH MY!

My new neighbor used Toby as a commonality to start up some friendly conversation.  She seemed pleasant enough.  Eh (the Rune, not the Canadian expression)?

To Aldi http://aldi.us/index_ENU_HTML.htm for a couple of things

Was able to get several Yule Log centerpieces done.

Brother came over for a bit, just in time rearrange the living room furniture.

Essie on her tether for a bit.  She certainly communicates when she’s ready to go back inside.

Brought in the Yule tree from the shed.

Trip to the bank https://www.emprisebank.com/

VA called and FINALLY got me set up for my testosterone shot tomorrow.

Bionic Burger http://bionic-burger.com/ for dinner: YUM!  Haven’t had that for a while.

Worked a bit more on the Yule Log centerpieces until I ran of one very important piece of material.  Got 4 ½ done before the sun started setting.  Eh, I’ll go get more tomorrow and hopefully finish.

Finally finished “Zeitgeist”…amazing.  Part 1 exposes fallacies of Christianity.  Part 2 exposes 9/11 as a Bush administration set-up.   Part 3 exposes the banking system as controlling the country.

LOTS of social interaction (Mannaz), now where’s my love (Eh)?

Okay, now that I’ve sat down…

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, give wisdom and craft to wits shaped by ice and fire that our foes be foxed. Donar, give us strength and the will to use it. Ing-Fro and Frouwa, 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 Clarification Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals

Alaf Sal Fena!