or CE)
Plans: class
NOTE: WOW! 26F/-3C this morning with frost on the car; no sign of Socks. He’s no doubt trying to stay warm somewhere. Now I am going to start worrying about him. He KIND OF wants to come inside, but when he does the first thing he wants to do spray. I can’t have that. So, before I go to bed, if he’s on the porch, I’m going to have some food water and a litter box ready in the Haruc for him to stay in there overnight. It’s heated. He’d be fine until morning.
*Didn’t see Socks first thing this morning, but during feeding #2 he came RUSHING inside. Having too much to do to monitor him, I picked him up and placed him in the heated Haruc. I think he went in well enough. I’ll check on him later.
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
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.
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
Man: Male mysteries, human/humanity, increase, masculinity, health, plenty, magic, spirit, truth, God-Man, male principle in cosmos, birth, health, increase, maleness and man, divine man, male principle in cosmos, magic power, thaumaturgy, true self, the resurrected god, the upper part of the world tree, Irminsul, Rune of spiritual powers, of directing Manna powers.
Havamal 159.
A fifteenth I know, which Folk-stirrer sang,
the dwarf, at the gates of Dawn;
he sang strength to the gods, and skill to the elves,
and wisdom to Wodan who utters.
Outcome: Socks was ready to come out pf the Haruc going in for Runes and prayers.
Any problems with the Feminine (Laguz) is dealt with through the masculine (Man).
Toby was only marginally behaved on his 1-mile walk. Twice he headed into the street. Twice he wanted to go into an intersection without me (fucking opportunist). To his credit, however, he responded well to emphatic voice commands.
Machining (08:00-12:00) was book-learning and general fucking off. CATIA assembly (13:00-15:00) is getting to be the usual CATIA: confusing!
I love coming home to my furry babies. They’re always so glad to see me.
I called my insurance company to leave a message. I know I have an automatic payment coming up soon but I am flat broke because unemployment is late. They left a message affirming my request. I called them back to thank them and I started crying reiterating my broke-ness; they were so compassionate.
My niece also called and I once again started crying.
Well, there’s my Laguz and Man! Laguz in the form of my emotions, Man in the form of my true self. I’m just a softie; an emotional man.
I know I’m going to have to use the pumpkins on the porch soon. It’s a given that I’m going to use the seeds, but it seems like such a wasted to throw the rest out. I spent considerable time online looking for some simple way to utilize the meat. I think I found it:
*Cubed Roasted Pumpkin Steps
1. Wash and dry the outside of the pumpkin.
Remove the core as you would for a jack-o-lantern.
3. Cut the pumpkin in half.
4. Scrape out the seeds and membrane.
5. Cut the pumpkin into quarters and remove the skin with a vegetable peeler. The process will be much easier than if you tried to peel the pumpkin when it was whole or in half.
6. Cut the pumpkin in 1 inch cubes. Of course, they won’t actually be cubes, but aim at having them about the same size for even roasting.
7. Pour the oil and sprinkle the salt onto a cookie sheet with sides.
8. Toss the pumpkin cubes in the oil until they are totally covered with oil. Spread them out. Do not crowd the pan. The cubes should not be touching. If you have more than that, use a second pan and rotate the two pans from top to bottom oven rack during the roasting process.
9. Roast at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes. The roasting time will depend on the pumpkin variety and the size of the cubes.
10. Every ten minutes stir the cubes, turning them over for even cooking. Your aim is to have them caramelize on more than one side. The more fully cooked they are, the more care you must take in turning them to keep them from falling apart.
11. Continue to roast until you have a heavenly scent coming from the oven and
your cubes have some caramelized edges.
12 .To serve as a side dish, drizzle with some melted butter and a sprinkling of finely minced flat-leafed parsley.
Sounds yummy to me!
Awwwwwww…Socks was seriously rubbing up on Toby on the porch. What is it with Toby and cats?
Futsal World Cup (Round of 16) http://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/index.html?intcmp=livecoverage_box_futsalworldcup_en
Italy 5:1 Egypt
Brazil 16:0 Panama (WOW)
Russia 3:0 Czech Republic
Serbia 1:2 Argentina
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!