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

Plans: prep for 12th Night here

11th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Perseverance
Perseverance is being able to bear difficulties calmly and without complaint. If you give up it‘s game over. It really is simple, isn’t it? No matter what you are doing, see it to its conclusion. Even if you try and fail, realize that the only real failure is not trying. Failure is evidence that someone has tried. Success is failure defeated.

AM Prayer: Friday/Friggastag, we pray to Frija/Frigga, Froja/Freyja, lighting gold candles (for Frija’s spinning thread of gold, Froyja’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.
We honor the Frija/Frigga that resides in us. 
FRIJA/FRIGGA, HAIL!!


Froja/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. We honor the Froja/Freyja that resides in us.  HAIL FROJA/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: 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.


Outcome: Oh boy…

On edge first thing this morning.

The TAA people want to offer me schooling, among other things.  I’ve been online checking out WATC http://watc.edu/  I’ve told TAA I would only take classes in a degree bound program.  If all I can get is an Associates (I already have one) I’ll take it.  I’m considering an Associates in Applied Science for Mechanical Design http://watc.edu/design/degree-certificate-programs/mechanical-design-technology-aas/ .

I have NO IDEA what’s going on with her today.  She’s acting peculiarly.  It’s one of those things I havent seen for some time.

Oh shit, I’m going to have to remember this for tomorrow: a wood-pile that needs cutting + a doable power tool = excellent therapy and time out of the house.  I cut a pretty mean pile-o-wood!  The good thing is, there’s much more to do.

WTF is going on with her?  I don’t think she’s faking it.

No sense getting her a Subway sandwich if she gives it
right up.

She’s…I just don’t get it…gone to bed

MISL http://misl.uslsoccer.com/ action LIVE ONLINE http://www.misllivesoccer.com/  FREE
Wichita Wings v Missouri Comets WINGS WIN!  WINGS WIN!! 12:10
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=1740501

While enjoying the Wings’ game I started a second online endeavor; Heartland Socialist Alliance http://heartlandsocialistalliance.weebly.com/

Just before I went to bed (01:00) I was hit by haters on Facebook.  Two of them just couldn’t understand how RHK could have a black person.  Lemme tell ya, these mother-fuckers just don’t have a clue what Gretchen is all about and I let them know it in no uncertain terms.  All this does is justify my being online; an effort to PISS OFF THE HATERS!

 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. We honor the Eir that resides in us.  HAIL ERA/EIR!!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: errands

10th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Self-Reliance
Do not create codependent relationships in any way. Do not let your happiness, or your
success, be determined by anyone else. Be responsible for yourself. Rely on your own efforts to secure your needs

AM Prayer: Thursday/Thunarstag, 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. We honor the Thunar/Thor that resides in us. 
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: Mannaz (R): Problems relating with Heimdall and humanity, without cooperation between people, the inability to work within a social structure in an effective way, intellectual arrogance, bigotry, closed mindedness, failed social interaction and disorder; anti-social behavior and lack of Divine structure.


Outcome: Well, when one had a rougher than hel night and feels like shit this morning, yeah, I’m feeling pretty antisocial right now.

Errands:
*Walmart Neighborhood Mart http://www.walmart.com/cp/grocery/976759
*Dillons Rx http://www.dillons.com/pharmacy/Pages/default.aspx
*Dillons grocery http://www.dillons.com/Pages/default.aspx

Audie and I are at each other.

Audie’s best friend has had a bad day.

Has the whole world gone to shit?

Meeka and I for a somewhat abbreviated evening walk.

Ya know what?  Fuck it!  Fuck this evening!  I’m done and don’t wanna…I just don’t wanna…Mannaz (R) is all over me.  I’ve had it.  I HATE US WHEN WE GET LIKE
THIS!!!!!!!!  HATE IT!

PM Prayer: Heimdall:
HEAR ME HEIMO/HEIMDALL, you’re the genetic link between the 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. We honor the Heimdall that resides in us.  HAIL HEIMO/HEIMDALL!!F

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: Workforce Alliance, Young Vikings Club

9th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Industriousnes
Life requires that we work hard. Never sit back and take the easy way out in regards
to your ability to create a lifestyle for yourself. No matter the lifestyle you choose, know that your elevation in life, or lack of it, may (but not always) be the direct result of your depth of diligence. Do the best you can, and know that your efforts have been suitably rewarded.

AM Prayer: Wednesday/Wodanstag, 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! After a life battle-worn, Wodan/Odin, grant us access to one of the Great Halls where we may feast, drink and be merry with our heroes and our ancestors until the time comes to live or fight once more. We honor the Wodan/Odin that resides in us.
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: Inguz (Irreversible): Fro/Freyr, the god of Ar: prosperity,
abundance, sexuality and fridu, gestation, the womb and the tomb, fertility, fruitfulness, peace and plenty, nature wisdom, sacrifice for the positive, completion of one stage and progressing to the next, internal growth, wait,  enhancing male energy. 


Outcome: Still…

WOW!  A major milestone!  Weight @ 262 (down from the highest mark of 273), blood-sugar level @ 104 (down from the highest mark of 244).  I’m doing something right!!!!!

I wrote up an intro for the study of the Armanen Runes on the RHK Facebook site.

Meeka for a mid-morning walk.

Rearranged Audie’s storage shed to make more room.  More room will need to be readily accessible when Yule decorations come down.

The head hunter for Agusta Helicopters upped the ante a bit.  Yet, I wait…

Time with the Workforce/TAA people went well enough.  Yet, I wait…

The time with the kids and the Young Viking Club was even better!  Some excellent fertility here.

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. We honor the Aegir and Ran that resides in us. 
HAIL AEGIR and RAN/EGER UND RHANA!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: work on some online stuff for Workforce Alliance

8th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Discipline
Our Way is not an easy way. In many aspects, we fly in the face of the society around us.
Stay Tru to the ideals of Heathenry as they unfold in your life. Be diligent in the study of your beliefs. Stay Tru to the gods and goddesses of the Northern Germanic peoples.

AM Prayer: Tuesday/Ziostag, we pray to Zio/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. We honor the Zio/Tyr that
resides in us.  ZIO/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: Laguz (neutral) so it could be either:

Laguz (U): A body of water, life ever-flowing; seen and unseen, the leek (a healing herb) the feminine, Nirdu/Njord, Nerthus, Fro/Freyr and Froja/Freyja, emotions in tact, potential for life, magical workings, personal growth, the basic energy and secret source of organic life, feeling, intuition.

Or

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.

Or both

Outcome: Still no word from Workforce Alliance/TAA

Emailed the hiring agency since Audie ahs been on the phone with doctors

Meeka and I to Meeka Park; it was a smell fest for her!

Errands:
*Optometrist http://www.wwfoks.com/ Audie got some surprisingly reasonable priced frames she’s been bugging me to get her; well, I had to transfer some money first, but I got ‘em.
*OT http://www.quiktrip.com/ for snack.
*Sweet Repeats http://www.manta.com/c/mm41r20/sweet-repeats so Audie could consign some clothes. 
*CSL http://www.cslplasma.com/ paperwork for Audie’s doctor to sign in an effort for Audie to once again start donating/selling her life’s essence (plasma).

I ordered another Rune book from Amazon.com thanks to my sister-in-law’s gift card.

Worked extensively online finishing my TAA requirements as much as possible.  The Ks Career Pipeline was interesting enough.  Filing for FAFSA was frustratingly pointless.  The WIN portion on placement tests:  I KNEW IT!  I KNEW IT!  I knew I’ve taken that previously.  It was a bit frustrating getting into it.  When all else fails read direction.  Yep, I’ve tested out of the three necessary areas of Applied Math, Locating Information and Reading Information.  DONE!

I wrote and posted my introduction to the Armanen Runes for the RHK cyber site on Facebook.

Workforce finally returned my call.  Herein lies the uncertainty of Laguz.  We’ll see what happens tomorrow.

Kindred member came over with gifts for Father Yule to hand out to the Young Vikings Club.  I am SO looking forward to doing this!

The Big bang Theory
https://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=1ffdc7edab3f93d527a4b90e5ca5f692#!/TheBigBangTheory 
http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_bang_theory/ 
http://the-big-bang-theory.com/
I’m hooked!

MISL match
*Milwaukee Wave 10:6 Rochester Lancers http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/587681.html 
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=1740498
*Comets, Wings and the I-35 Trophy http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/587824.html


PM Prayer: Nirdu/Njord:
Nirdu/Njord, god of harbors and seas close to land, Father of the Vanir; Fro and Froja, 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 honor the Njord that resides in us. 
HAIL NIRDU/NJORD!!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: hopefully D-Day (decision day) on the job prospect

7th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Hospitality
Welcome those into your house and your life as you can. In today’s world, we cannot
trust everyone with whom we come in contact, but we can exercise caution and be as welcoming as possible. Similarly, be a proper and respectful guest when you are welcomed.

AM Prayer: Monday/Day of the Moon/Tag der Mondes, 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. We
honor the Mano/Manni that resides in us. 
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: Inguz (Irreversible): Fro/Freyr, the god of Ar: prosperity,
abundance, sexuality and fridu, gestation, the womb and the tomb, fertility, fruitfulness, peace and plenty, nature wisdom, sacrifice for the positive, completion of one stage and progressing to the next, internal growth, wait,  enhancing male energy


Outcome: WOW…more positive support from the Runes.

Calls in first thing this morning to the hiring agency and the Workforce Alliance/TAA.  According to the hiring agency there is a second start date of Jan 9 which would help me out tremendously.  I have been trying to get a hold of the TAA people for days now and nothing.

Audie and I had a talk about the job possibility.  We both laid our card on the table, so to speak.  She was emotionally distraught.  She (rather reluctantly) agreed to abide by whatever I decide.

Walmart http://www.walmart.com/ …you don’t EVEN want to know…JsMrFnChst!  Well, it was partially my fault.  She asked me to put the money in my pocket but I encouraged her to keep it…and…well…lost.  My first instinct was to insanely voice my anger.  I wanted to be so furious, and don’t get me wrong I was madder than hel.  Getting overtly pissed wasn’t going to accomplish anything.  The money was gone.  My getting angry wasn’t going to help us at all.  Audie was visually über upset to the point of tears.  Luckily I have some money left in the bank to cover the loss.  Eh, it’s done.

Hamburger steak with fried onions and three-bean salad: YUM!

Meeka and I for an extended walk.

I think this time there IS a good job waiting for me out there somewhere, but this job at Agusta Helicopters isn’t it.  As much as I wanted it to be, I’m just not qualified and I’m not ready to make that kind of a move.


PM Prayer: Ostara/Idun:
Ostara/Idun, 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 honor the Idun that resides in us.  HAIL OSTARA/IDUN!!!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: Audie to her folks’ me to mine

6th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Fidelity
We must remain loyal to who and what we are. Those around us need to have the ability to take us at our word, and our word needs to be our bond. Our handshake needs to seal
the deal. The devotion to our deeds has to be of the uttermost importance.

AM Prayer: Sunday/Sunnastag, 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. We honor the Sonne/Sunna that resides in us. 
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: 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: Yep, that’s what frightens me…

I guess Audie has decided not to go over to her folks’ house.  That’s her harvest.  That’s okay, I’m still going over to my niece’s.  I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

I suggested and Audie admitted that we have not been on the same page AT ALL this holiday season.

Over @ niece’s: love that family

Over @ brother’s: love him

These are relationships with whom I want to make sure to have a good harvest.

Meeka for an evening walk

It’s hasn’t been an active day, but it certainly, for the most part, has been an improvement.

I have been planning tomorrow’s scenarios in my beady-little-brain.  I have some possibly life-changing decisions to make real soon.  I’m hoping to have thing tied down by tomorrow evening.

Great Wall http://www.greatwallwichita.com/ for dinner

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.  We honor the Ullr that resides in us.  HAIL WULDAR/ULLR!!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: ???

5th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Honor:
Honor is the ability to hold your head high in all situations; of personal integrity and
strong moral character.  We set standards for ourselves and live according to those standards. We are not encouraged to set low standards, rather, set high standards and work toward them continually, even behind closed doors.

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

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, Fro/Freyr, for the rushing life spirit and the eternal play of passions that make our lives fruitful.  We honor the Fro/Freyr that resides in us. 
FRO/FREYR, HAIL!!

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. We honor the Sibba/Sif that resides in us.  HAIL SIBBA/SIF!!

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: Sowulo (Irreversible): The Sun, Sonne/Sunna, a lightening 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.


Outcome: The Runes continue to be positive.  Do they reflect the job possibility?

Audie began tearing up at breakfast.

Dillons http://www.dillons.com/Pages/default.aspx for a few things:  MADHOUSE!

Audie was obviously upset when I cane home.

I met my niece and her family in Cheney http://www.cheneyks.org/ for lunch with bowling and pizza.  My nephew and his family were there, too.  My sister-in-law and two of her brothers…great time!  For the first time tears began flowing with the prospect of saying good-bye to them for a job.

Audie’s best friend came over for a while

Audie is across the street to wash “momma’s” hair.

I’m here with the animals

Perfekt!

It hasn’t been a bad day, but it hasn’t been a very good day.  The job prospect has been on my mind all day.  A few things bother me about it: (1) The rep said the job is 80% composite work and 20% sheet metal.  My experience is 99% sheet metal and 1% composite.  Another is the rush to get there.  The other thing that I just cant get by is the temp-to-perm.  The good things are the pay and the area.  I dunno…I cannot deny that Audie’s lack of support is playing a part in this, too.  All this may be too premature anyway.  I need to have another conversation with the hiring agency for clarification.  I
have yet to talk to the TAA people to see what I can do and what I cant do.

A good leader is not a dictator.  A good leader accumulates all the information he/she has at his/her disposal to make the best decision he/she can with the information at hand.

Night…

PM Prayer: Scata/Skadi:
Scata/Skadi, 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.  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 justice in our lives.  Direct us to be strong, able and worthy of you. We honor the Skadi that resides in us.  SCATA/Skadi, HAIL!!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: VA, other than that…dunno.

4th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Truth.
Truth is as relative as the individual. What one person or group finds to be the Truth,
another finds to be ridiculous. There is no universal truth. There is no one-way or right way of seeing things. What we accept as truth is merely that; our truth. No one person or group has the right to dictate their truth onto anyone. Search for your own truth.

AM Prayer: Friday/Friggastag, we pray to Frija/Frigga, Froja/Freyja, lighting gold candles (for Frija’s spinning thread of gold, Froyja’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.
We honor the Frija/Frigga that resides in us. 
FRIJA/FRIGGA, HAIL!!


Froja/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. We honor the Froja/Freyja that resides in us.  HAIL FROJA/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: Kenaz (U): The torch, light, shaping, fabrication or fashioning of primordial material, the hearth fire, brightly burning, knowledge, divine inspiration under control of human craft, knowledge from within, intuition, Self awareness, creativity and transformation, clarity of thought, the application of the Divine.


Outcome: My visit at the VA went really well.  Everything is look good; weight is dropping and my diabetic meds are doing what they’re supposed to be doing.  The need for good health is once again inspiring me.

The bank turned down my application to refinance my auto loan.  Everything is fine, but it seems they don’t consider unemployment as income.  WTF?  This is the second time they’ve offered and last time I’m going to deal with them on this.

Why the hel isn’t Workforce returning my call?  WTF?

I finished sharing my insights on the Elder Futhark on the Rheinwood site on Facebook.  I fully appreciated the further insights from one person specifically.  She’s very well versed in the form of Runes she uses.  I hope someone found some kind of inspiration in my efforts.

It amazes me how people are sharing my 12 Days of Yule on other pages and other groups on Facebook.  I am so honored when they do; especially when they ask for permission first.  I’m glad they find some kind of inspiration in them.

Separated recyclables and took them out back.


Fixed the back door to the point Audie can close it with her fingertips as well as open it with ease.  I don’t have any idea what inspired me to do it; mostly because I’ve never been too much of a fix-it kind of guy.  Methinks that’s changing. 

Meeka for a late afternoon walk.

MISL game http://misl.uslsoccer.com/
Missouri Comets 8:18 Syracuse Silver Knights http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/587365.html 
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=1740497

Back-n-forth between the MISL game on the computer and Jeff Dunham on the tele.

A couple of Jeff Dunham specials on the Comedy Channel:
*Very Special Christmas Special http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1295909/
*Controlled Chaos http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2058636/
The guy’s still an absolute genius

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 our leaving this life a tragedy. We honor the Baldr that resides in us. 
PALTAR/BALDR HAIL!

PM Rune: none

Comments:  cared for animals, Meeka inside

Alaf Sal Fena!

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

Plans: ???

3rd Day of Yule – The Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice represents the shortest day and the longest night. From this day onward Sunna gains strength and eventually breaks winter's spell. Celebrate Sunna's return and the fertility she brings!

NOTE:  Before I had a chance to make it to the Hof I started dealing with employment issues.  My best FB friend made me an offer to temporarily stay with her while I work out the specifics of possible employment in Philly.  It’s almost too good to be true.  I have a phone call out to the Workforce people to see how this can work out.  I briefly mentioned it to Audie.  Methinks she’s pretty numb.

AM Prayer: Thursday/Thunarstag, 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. We honor the Thunar/Thor that resides in us.  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: two Runes:

Naudiz (Irreversible): The Rune of Need (whether physical, emotional,
spiritual), a Norn Rune, force friction, a stress indicator, opportunity for
change, urgency, a generating force for the greater good, friction,
transformation, resistance leading to strength, an evolutionary change toward a more holistic state, Fate.


And

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


Outcome: Well…well…well…

I must admit I’d be scared as hel to move.

I spent all morning online figuring out distances and geographics of a prospective move to the east coast.  My potential job is just north of Philly with good places to stay in Wilmington, Del.  I have a tremendous amount of things to consider quickly.

Goddamn…58K per year…

My replacement vest from an Amazon.com seller came today; also, an email from the same seller on how to return the “too small” vest.  The new vest will do nicely!

SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Errands:
*Post office to return vest
*Bank https://www.emprisebank.com/
*Walmart Neighborhood Market http://www.walmart.com/cp/grocery/976759
*Dillons petrol http://www.dillons.com/in_store/fuel/Pages/default.aspx @ $2.79gal, 20cents off for fuel points

Audie has been down-for-the-count all day.

No word back yet from Workforce Alliance.  I REALLY need to get advice from them before I move forward with the job prospect.  I just wanna make sure I don’t screw things up.  My paperwork is complete and I’ve been approved for TAA, but I don’t know the specifics of what I can do and what I can’t do.  Between the one hiring agency and the Workforce Alliance, this COULD be pretty easy if they both work in agreement with each other.  If not, this could be a bitch.

MISL http://misl.uslsoccer.com/ game http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/587198.html
Norfolk SharX 10:26 Rochester Lancers http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/587155.html 
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=1740496
MISL Free/Live Online: http://www.misllivesoccer.com/

Now THAT was fun!

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. Fro/Freyr and Froja/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!

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

Plans: ???

2nd day of Yule – Mother’s Night
Mother's Night welcomes in the Season of Yule. As we encourage the return of Sunna (the feminine aspect of the Sun) we honor the feminine all around us. ...Honor the Idises, Asynjor, all Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers and your feminine ancestors. Raise a horn to the glorious women who give birth to us and to the feminine spirits that support us. Give this time in honor to all Mothering aspects.

AM Prayer: Wednesday/Wodanstag, 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! After a life battle-worn, Wodan/Odin, grant us access to one of the Great Halls where we may feast, drink and be merry with our heroes and our ancestors until the time comes to live or fight once more. We honor the Wodan/Odin that resides in us.  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: 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.


Outcome: WOW!  Lots of online activity.  I KNOW I’m doing the right thing when online people come to me for advice.  It may take a bit longer, I may not get paid for anything,  but the rewards are there:
Havamal 76.
Cattle die, kindred die,
Every man is mortal:
But the good name never dies
Of one who has done well.

I’m COUNTING on that!

Once again, not much going on

Took Meeka for a walk

I returned the call from a hiring agency in South Texas.  They are hiring for a company called Agusta Helicopter http://www.bellagusta.com/ in Philly.  I like Pennsylvania, the
pay is good, but it’s a temp-to-hire, couple that having to be on the job Jan 3rd.  Logistically it  isn’t feasible.  I would have a hard time justifying a move for a temp-to-hire; not to mention I would have to be there by Jan 3...dunno.

I think I’ve pretty much talked myself out of perusing this.

Well, at least I know the job hunt is moving right along. 

Audie off to her friend’s house

I LOVE watching Coast Guard Alaska: http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/coast-guard-alaska

I give a HAIL to my Mother, Anna Marie Schmidt.  I also give a HAIL to Audrey’s Mother, Betty McCafferty.  Your memories live on!

The Winter Solstice happened @ 13:30PM.  It truly is a Holy Night…peaceful…serene…

LOL, Raido, Wheel, Yule; Wheel: perfekt!

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!