March/Federmânôd 2, 2016 Wotanstag

( Federmânôd = Spring month)
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1st check on all fur-kids
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Nice early AM online chat with my German brother!
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Plans: work 10 hrs, with family at he mortuary in Newton.
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AM Ancestor Meditation: Wotanstag (grandparents, Mother) David F. Schmidt (1895-1952) and Mary Goertz (1888-1983)
David F. Schmidt (1895-1952)
Birth 28 Feb, 1885 in Kansas
Death 1 Oct 1957 in Marion County, Kansas
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Mary Goertz (1888-1983)
Birth 17 March 188 in Kansas
Death 27 Dec 1983 in Marion County, Kansas
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I honor you this day, and I honor every bit of you that resides in me. I’m grateful for the heritage you've provided. I offer you my undying love, honor, respect, and gratitude.
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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
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AM Elder Rune: Thurisaz (U): Giant, Donar, the Strong One, defender of the Folk and Ensigart, issues concerning: strength, raw masculine power, reactive and directed force, courage, a breakthrough, self-empowerment, defense from within, defend against outside forces, breaking down barriers, self-defense, assertiveness, facing opposition, the ultimate mortal fighting force, fertility, fight or flight; choosing to fight.
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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
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AM Armanen Rune: Man:
Havamal 159.
A fourteenth know Volkrast, the dwarf,
Sings early at the gates of dawn,
To strengthen the Aesir, to empower the Alves,
But to myself, Allfather, to gain wisdom.


Great gain, empowerment, strength, male mysteries, male leadership, pulling down the spiritual into material form, 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; the sacred Rune of humankind encouraging us to be human.
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Interpretation: Strength (Thurisaz) leads to gain (Man).
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Outcome: 32F/0C...Toby inside...
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Good AM work; workload full.
@ home for lunch; everyone cooperated.
Good PM work; work load slightly > half; got a lot done today.
*well hel; Toby is very good @ being housebroken. However, today, I guess he just couldn't hold it. Too bad it happened to be of the #2 variety. No sense scolding him for it. I just cleaned it up and called it good.
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BK for a quick dinner; took home some nuggets for Essie and Toby.
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Essie in the back yard briefly.
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Short road trip to Newton in advance of tomorrow's funeral for Aunt Rose. WOW! So many face/cousins I haven't seen in a VERY long time. Some were actually talkative. It's obvious cancer had really taken a toll on Aunt Rose.
*I just noticed something. The Schmidt's are gathering for family @ the mortuary, on the day I recognize Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt in my ancestor line...PERFEKT!
*Thurisaz/Man? EQUALLY PERFEKT!!!!!!!!!!!
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A bit of spaghetti late. I'll probably end up freezing most of this.
*note to self; one can/jar of sauce = ½ lb of meat.
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MASL playoffs http://pointstreaksites.com/view/masl/schedule/ron-newman-cup-playoffs-2016
(team @ team)
San Diego 8-7 Tacoma 2OT
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Nighty-night.
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PM God/dess Meditation: Heimo, HEAR ME! 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 Ensiwëg, 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 HEIL, HEIMO, as we honor the Heimo that resides in us all!
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Comments: last check on all fur-kids
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Alaf Sal Fena!