Plans: work 10hrs
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 HEIL, 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 mortal man today

Algiz (U): Protection, Heimo (the genetic connection between gods and the Folk), guardian of Ensiweg, the Rainbow Bridge, protection, expansion of consciousness, divine realizations, an awakening, drawing on the natural Will, invocation/supplication to the gods, AKA Elhaz, the Elk, or swan.
Or
Algiz (R): Outside the favor of Heimo, failure to integrate humanity with the Divine, without divine protection, possible dangers lurking, lack of preparedness, without the need for protection, the inability to see/understand/connect with what‘s coming, an aspect of death, helplessness.
Or both
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

Havamal 163.
An eighteenth I learned, yet I would never
Let a woman or maid know it,
For everyone knows what’s best for himself-
This leads me to the conclusion of the songs-
The one it shall be then, that lies in my arms
As betrothed wife and as sister.
Secrecy, gift/giver, gift of life, fulfillment, sacred marriage, being ONE with the sister soul, protection against evil forces, being/seeing the Divine, the cosmic consciousness and the divine principle, two forces having a singular origin, the spiritual ego, death-life cycle, protection against evil forces, union of the gods and the World, the uninterrupted chain in the cycle of eternal returns, the Creator and the Created, the deepest mysteries of the Universe.
Interpretation: Questions of protection (Algiz) leading to the Divine (Gibor)
Outcome: Socks was out all night. It’s so nice when he comes when called.
AM work attitudes continue
Good home for lunch.
PM work attitudes continue. I tried to talk about it but, hey, we don’t discuss anything of that nature at this facility. See? I fucking hate a non-union shop!
*ya know though, I REFUSE to walk around the shop on eggshells.
Dillons after work for baking items. I need to stew some apples later.
Yummy ham, potatoes and artichoke hearts.
I successfully coaxed Socks out from the Cat House. The cold weather is set to become even colder yet. I want Socks to come out and be a kitty while he can.
My first hand at making apple crisp…OMGs good!
My exercise routine is a declared failure. Do I even dare consider a treadmill?
In the winter, I just cant shower every night; dry skin, ya know.
Nighty-night
PM Clarification Rune: none
Comments: last check on animals
Alaf Sal Fena!