Hail All!
Just a quick post.
Although this is more of a day off for us, it does give me some time to wish all my Sisters and Brothers a Merry Yule and Happy New Year!
Donar's Hearth OR and Thunar's Kin Hearth AOR (brand new Hearth from a close Brother and Sister and their family) shared our Yule Feast on 12/20/2008. It was a wonderful time with a great Blot and energizing Fylfot Rising ritual. I will write a full report today for the Odinic Rite.
Special Thank You to Bart and Tammy AOR from Thunar's Kin Hearth AOR for hosting our annual celebration. They (as well as our Hearth members :)) have stepped up in the past few months while Asrekyr and I have been focusing on the acquisition of our very own facility. They are very much appreciated, and the truest examples of Folk Building.
Once again, we have grown! What a wonderful Yule Present!
Faith, Folk, and Family!
Sig Wunjo
Hyndla OR
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wal Mart
This is in response to my Heathen Homemaking Sister :)
You know listening to talk radio reminded me just how in the tank the republicans are for big business. Lars Larson went on and on about some woman who was on food stamps and rode a bus to Winco for 2hours so she could get decent food prices. He used it as an opportunity to say, "if the city allowed Wal Mart to build in her neighborhood, she could just walk five mins and go there."
Ya...come to find out there were about 4 different grocery stores within 15-20 min walk of her house.
Wal-Mart is the ONLY retail establishment that is profiting while all others are in the crapper. Profits increased 10% last quarter....hocking their chinese wares....great :-/
You know anyone reading this.....let's make this whole over consumption, over production consumeristic, materialistic monster fall!!
Don't buy Wal Mart.
FFF
Hyndla
You know listening to talk radio reminded me just how in the tank the republicans are for big business. Lars Larson went on and on about some woman who was on food stamps and rode a bus to Winco for 2hours so she could get decent food prices. He used it as an opportunity to say, "if the city allowed Wal Mart to build in her neighborhood, she could just walk five mins and go there."
Ya...come to find out there were about 4 different grocery stores within 15-20 min walk of her house.
Wal-Mart is the ONLY retail establishment that is profiting while all others are in the crapper. Profits increased 10% last quarter....hocking their chinese wares....great :-/
You know anyone reading this.....let's make this whole over consumption, over production consumeristic, materialistic monster fall!!
Don't buy Wal Mart.
FFF
Hyndla
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Great News!
Ok so this isn't the kind of news I would usually post, but as I have said many times to my friends.....This is an exciting time for our people. Much like Leonidas talked about Victory when he was standing in front of the massive Persian army (ala 300), we as a Folk too stand looking at Victory.
A sign?
Starbucks last quarter losses....96%
Total revenue worldwide: 5.4 Million....5.4 MILLION....
Many people will lose their jobs...that isn't positive, but when employment is built upon hedonistic, over consumption and over production.... Our Folk NEED this to happen.
Now if we could all stop shopping at Wal Mart, we would be well back to societal sanity.
FFF
Hynlda
A sign?
Starbucks last quarter losses....96%
Total revenue worldwide: 5.4 Million....5.4 MILLION....
Many people will lose their jobs...that isn't positive, but when employment is built upon hedonistic, over consumption and over production.... Our Folk NEED this to happen.
Now if we could all stop shopping at Wal Mart, we would be well back to societal sanity.
FFF
Hynlda
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Home Education Update
Well things have been a little slow. My friend and I are starting a business and with getting a facility, working out funding, creating business plans, etc... Home schooling has been only a couple hours a day, but we are having fun and learning lots!
Gunnar is kicking butt at Math, whizing through it like a pro. Hakon too. I think I may just push him up a math book because I think he is getting board with it. It is too easy.
So we mummified cornish game hens...LOL...It is pretty gross. We are studying ancients and "Story of the World" Activity book had this project where you mummify a chicken. Well my boys both wanted to do it, so we did cornish game hens instead. Well it is working. We are about to make scented oils and wrap them in cheese cloth :). I will keep everyone updated.
Still plugging along on Huck Finn. Boys love the story. Still giggle about Jim and his 'dialect'.
Science has been slow. I always have a hard time with this subject. We read, sketch, etc... but we rarely get to do experiments. I decided that the mummy project is a good science project too, and is biology, but I plan on making a better plan.
Erika is doing ok...a little lazy on her home subjects, but finished Gilgamesh, and is about 1/3 way through Illiad, which she loves. Her paper on Lindbergh is coming along, but my schedule is encroaching on hers, which sucks, but we are working it out. All in all, she is doing great. I am so proud of her.
A super awesome moment. She was almost failing math. Her teacher is the typical pub teacher that is simply teaching towards the WASL and isn't reinforcing any kind of foundation of the previous grades. Erika was frustrated, so we have been working hard on studying and I have had to reteach all the lessons that her teacher has taught in class. THAT is another story, but regardless...Erika got an 87% on her test and her teacher gave her extra credit on all the "reteaching" we did at home!! She was so exstatic she called me at work to tell me. Then she she got an 86% on her science test :). So very proud of herself, and so am I!
Our lives are pretty crazy right now....I work from 12:30 to 9 every day and home school from 6:30am to 12n. That includes all the running from one class to another with my girls....man...Thora needs to get her license! Astrid is being such a huge help. She has shared the taxi-ing duties so well. Thank the Gods for that!
Alright, updated!
OHHHH the holidays, I can't wait to start our 12 days of Yule...be sure to check out Acorn Hollow (www.odinic-rite.org/acornhollow) for many great crafts for all 12 days. Celebrate our unique and valuable heritage!
FFF
Hyndla OR
Gunnar is kicking butt at Math, whizing through it like a pro. Hakon too. I think I may just push him up a math book because I think he is getting board with it. It is too easy.
So we mummified cornish game hens...LOL...It is pretty gross. We are studying ancients and "Story of the World" Activity book had this project where you mummify a chicken. Well my boys both wanted to do it, so we did cornish game hens instead. Well it is working. We are about to make scented oils and wrap them in cheese cloth :). I will keep everyone updated.
Still plugging along on Huck Finn. Boys love the story. Still giggle about Jim and his 'dialect'.
Science has been slow. I always have a hard time with this subject. We read, sketch, etc... but we rarely get to do experiments. I decided that the mummy project is a good science project too, and is biology, but I plan on making a better plan.
Erika is doing ok...a little lazy on her home subjects, but finished Gilgamesh, and is about 1/3 way through Illiad, which she loves. Her paper on Lindbergh is coming along, but my schedule is encroaching on hers, which sucks, but we are working it out. All in all, she is doing great. I am so proud of her.
A super awesome moment. She was almost failing math. Her teacher is the typical pub teacher that is simply teaching towards the WASL and isn't reinforcing any kind of foundation of the previous grades. Erika was frustrated, so we have been working hard on studying and I have had to reteach all the lessons that her teacher has taught in class. THAT is another story, but regardless...Erika got an 87% on her test and her teacher gave her extra credit on all the "reteaching" we did at home!! She was so exstatic she called me at work to tell me. Then she she got an 86% on her science test :). So very proud of herself, and so am I!
Our lives are pretty crazy right now....I work from 12:30 to 9 every day and home school from 6:30am to 12n. That includes all the running from one class to another with my girls....man...Thora needs to get her license! Astrid is being such a huge help. She has shared the taxi-ing duties so well. Thank the Gods for that!
Alright, updated!
OHHHH the holidays, I can't wait to start our 12 days of Yule...be sure to check out Acorn Hollow (www.odinic-rite.org/acornhollow) for many great crafts for all 12 days. Celebrate our unique and valuable heritage!
FFF
Hyndla OR
Please to Remember the 5th of November
Well...Here I am a year of being a Professed member of the Odinic Rite. One year ago, I stood at the White Horse Stone (www.whitehorsestone.org) in front of my closest kinsmen/women, in front of my husband and oldest daughter, and in front of my Elder Kin taking the largest spiritual step of my life, so far!
So many emotions about that day. I could not possibly write them all here. It was Guy Fawkes day, although unbeknownst to me at that moment, but significant I believe. As our Folk stand on a precipice of an uncertain future, only true revolutionaries will bring our Folk back from the brink of destruction. As I stood there, listening to Eowyn OR read an amazing piece, then start asking me each question, there was not one hesitation. I knew I was where I (and our family) belonged. My only regret is that my whole family could not be there. All my friends who day by day stand with us in the fight for Faith, Folk and Family. But they were there in spirit. Connected on a much deeper level. It cannot be put into words, so I will leave it at that.
I am proud to count myself among the few true revolutionaries of our Time. The men and women that make up the professed membership of the OR stand at the vanguard of the reawakening of our Folk, and revolution of the Folk Soul.
Hail The Gods and Goddesses!
Hail Our Folk!
Hail the Rite!
Faith, Folk, and Family!
Hyndla OR
So many emotions about that day. I could not possibly write them all here. It was Guy Fawkes day, although unbeknownst to me at that moment, but significant I believe. As our Folk stand on a precipice of an uncertain future, only true revolutionaries will bring our Folk back from the brink of destruction. As I stood there, listening to Eowyn OR read an amazing piece, then start asking me each question, there was not one hesitation. I knew I was where I (and our family) belonged. My only regret is that my whole family could not be there. All my friends who day by day stand with us in the fight for Faith, Folk and Family. But they were there in spirit. Connected on a much deeper level. It cannot be put into words, so I will leave it at that.
I am proud to count myself among the few true revolutionaries of our Time. The men and women that make up the professed membership of the OR stand at the vanguard of the reawakening of our Folk, and revolution of the Folk Soul.
Hail The Gods and Goddesses!
Hail Our Folk!
Hail the Rite!
Faith, Folk, and Family!
Hyndla OR
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Heathen Homemaking!
Hail All!
Check out my OR sister's new blog. It is going to be a great resource for those out there looking for an alternative to all those commercial and christian websites that cater to Homemakers.
Thank so much Jennifer!
http://heathenhomemaker.blogspot.com/
FFF
Hyndla
Check out my OR sister's new blog. It is going to be a great resource for those out there looking for an alternative to all those commercial and christian websites that cater to Homemakers.
Thank so much Jennifer!
http://heathenhomemaker.blogspot.com/
FFF
Hyndla
Friday, September 12, 2008
Home Education
Well this week marks our 2nd official week of "Being on Track".
This year I am only teaching Erika, Gunnar and Hakon...well Freydis and Sigrun too, since we all read together, write together, color together, etc... :) My baby girls...are now 17 and 16...working, driving, college...Where did the time go? Did we do it right? Are they everything they can be? Are they better than we are/were? Oh to be a parent......
Following Kell AOR's lead...don't know if she reads my blog, but thought I would credit her anyway!
Success!!! Gunnar tells me after reading March of the Titans, DK World History, and finally outlines, does map work, discusses with me, and fills in his time line...........dramatic pause...... This is really fun! (?!)
Wow!! Fun!! Yay!!
Success!!! Hakon flying through math! He has been really sporadic in Math, so I sped him up to get him through some easy stuff to get to the meat. He responds awesomely.
Success!!! Reading Huckleberry Finn. So every school year we read a couple Classics. We do choral reading which means from Hakon to Astrid we each read that which we are capable. Hakon reads a small paragraph of two, Gunnar, Erika, Astrid, and I all read a page. Each day we complete a whole chapter. After a few months we complete a book--TOGETHER. It has been such a positive experience. We laugh...argue...discuss....it is by far my favorite part of education. We have read Treasure Island, Moby Dick, Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20K Leagues Under the Sea, Kidnapped, and now Huckleberry Finn.
If you want to read this Novel with your kids...only read it if your children are good readers. It is written in the vernacular language of the era. It is difficult for me to read with the poor grammar, slang, slave slang, etc... let alone a new reader. But man...what a FUN book. I mean just plain ol' FUN. The boys thoroughly LOVE reading about a boy that is much like them (the rough and tumble boyish fun that boys in the era had). Building forts, being outlaws, playing guns, etc... The have said more than once expressed how much they wanted to live with those kids....LOL. --the seeds of emasculation of boys, that is for another post. There are some very serious parts as well....severe child abuse, but also empowerment of children. Great stuff.
Challenge!! My boys' writing...man oh man...these boys can't use a capital or punctuation to save their lives!!!! Capitals where they shouldn't, scrunching their words up so a sentence is one long word... ACK!!
Challenge!! Home schooling with Toddlers....I forgot how difficult that was. Freydis was such a little "do it herself" but now that there are two...it is a pack of toddlers...they run in packs you know. We call them hurricane Freydis and tsunami Sigrun...they hit a room, nothin' is left standing. Redirection...Redirection...confinement (playpen)...redirection... :)
Challenge!! Juggling my horrid schedule....wake up...work out (Thank the Gods for Kettlebells and Pilates!)...drive to class...breakfast...school...drive and pick up...school...drive and drop off at work....school....pick up...school....work....dinner....hit all the lists I moderate....baths...clean up ..... BED!!! And that is Monday. :-/
Is it worth it? Why not just put them in public school, daycare, preschool, etc...? Why not get a lucrative job? Why not just worry about me...us...? Because there are things that are more important.
This year I am only teaching Erika, Gunnar and Hakon...well Freydis and Sigrun too, since we all read together, write together, color together, etc... :) My baby girls...are now 17 and 16...working, driving, college...Where did the time go? Did we do it right? Are they everything they can be? Are they better than we are/were? Oh to be a parent......
Following Kell AOR's lead...don't know if she reads my blog, but thought I would credit her anyway!
Success!!! Gunnar tells me after reading March of the Titans, DK World History, and finally outlines, does map work, discusses with me, and fills in his time line...........dramatic pause...... This is really fun! (?!)
Wow!! Fun!! Yay!!
Success!!! Hakon flying through math! He has been really sporadic in Math, so I sped him up to get him through some easy stuff to get to the meat. He responds awesomely.
Success!!! Reading Huckleberry Finn. So every school year we read a couple Classics. We do choral reading which means from Hakon to Astrid we each read that which we are capable. Hakon reads a small paragraph of two, Gunnar, Erika, Astrid, and I all read a page. Each day we complete a whole chapter. After a few months we complete a book--TOGETHER. It has been such a positive experience. We laugh...argue...discuss....it is by far my favorite part of education. We have read Treasure Island, Moby Dick, Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20K Leagues Under the Sea, Kidnapped, and now Huckleberry Finn.
If you want to read this Novel with your kids...only read it if your children are good readers. It is written in the vernacular language of the era. It is difficult for me to read with the poor grammar, slang, slave slang, etc... let alone a new reader. But man...what a FUN book. I mean just plain ol' FUN. The boys thoroughly LOVE reading about a boy that is much like them (the rough and tumble boyish fun that boys in the era had). Building forts, being outlaws, playing guns, etc... The have said more than once expressed how much they wanted to live with those kids....LOL. --the seeds of emasculation of boys, that is for another post. There are some very serious parts as well....severe child abuse, but also empowerment of children. Great stuff.
Challenge!! My boys' writing...man oh man...these boys can't use a capital or punctuation to save their lives!!!! Capitals where they shouldn't, scrunching their words up so a sentence is one long word... ACK!!
Challenge!! Home schooling with Toddlers....I forgot how difficult that was. Freydis was such a little "do it herself" but now that there are two...it is a pack of toddlers...they run in packs you know. We call them hurricane Freydis and tsunami Sigrun...they hit a room, nothin' is left standing. Redirection...Redirection...confinement (playpen)...redirection... :)
Challenge!! Juggling my horrid schedule....wake up...work out (Thank the Gods for Kettlebells and Pilates!)...drive to class...breakfast...school...drive and pick up...school...drive and drop off at work....school....pick up...school....work....dinner....hit all the lists I moderate....baths...clean up ..... BED!!! And that is Monday. :-/
Is it worth it? Why not just put them in public school, daycare, preschool, etc...? Why not get a lucrative job? Why not just worry about me...us...? Because there are things that are more important.
Friday, September 5, 2008
In Memory of Lydia Lynch
We have suffered a great loss. One of our darling children has left us to the other side. Her name was Lydia Lynch and she was six years old. The daughter of Justin AOR and Emily AOR, who was collectively being raised by five Endr-Lifga Hearth members. And beyond that she was the daughter of us all. Lydia was a constant participant in Acorn Hollow Denver activities and was present at the first AHD event.
This beautiful little girl was only steps away from her mother when a driver, who had a revoked license, slammed into this little body and tore her from her mothers reach, then proceeded to drag her two blocks down the street before stopping.
She was only six when she returned to the Gods and it is us who should have been her teachers, yet it is she who has taught us so much. Teaching us to smile and laugh. Teaching us the depths of love. Teaching us how precious every moment we spend with each other is. Teaching us that the words ands ways we treat the ones we love must matter, for in the blink of an eye those loves so true in our heart’s may be called to return to all that is. She was the light that we ought all strive to have burning inside of ourselves.
Her name was Lydia Lynch. We called her “Moosey”.
To the Gods Dear One. To the Gods.
Jonathan AOR, Endr-Lifga Hearth and Acorn Hollow Denver
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
UPDATE!!
We have some exciting news. We have found a facility that will work for a daycare and not take forever or cost too much to upgrade . We have written the business plan, created the corporation, are scheduled for a new childcare facility orientation September 9th where we get the application materials to license the facility.Our estimated open date is December 1, 2008.
What we need to do till then:
- Negotiate the lease for the facility with a commercial real estate agent and a lawyer to look over for final approval--in process.
- Contact contractors to give estimates for bring the facility to code for the final licensing.
- Get the work done on the facility.
- Outfit the facility with appropriate toys, curriculum, etc... for the daycare--Nearly there.
- Hire employees--Looking for teachers (ECE) and teacher's aides.
- Market to the local community and the greater community
- Open the doors!!
We have a generous OR person that is partnering with us to open this facility, but this person should not bear this cost alone.Today is the day to make a difference.Challenge your comrades to be the top donator!Go to: http://www.odinic-rite.org/AcornHollow/
The Top Five donors will be displayed via our Donation Tracker on the website.
Spread the news....tell your friends...post on forums...let's get the word out about Acorn Hollow Learning Center!
We thank you for your continued support and just imagine.... A facility of our own, the doorway to the future!
Faith, Folk, and Family!
Folk Building in Action!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Breaking Dawn
Yes I was one of the suckers that went with my daughters and their friends to the midnight release of this book. LOL I had a nice chat with another mom, Rhonda. I have been trying to come out of my shell more. I tend to go about my business not chatting with Folks, but following the example of my hubby--who has really become quite the socialite--I have been chatting with other people while in line at the store, or out and about. Really nice woman that was there with her youngest. She had read the books, and we chatted about them. She really liked them, even though it wasn't her preference either. It was a nice chat. Nice to talk to a mom of older kids that has "been there done that" and come out the other end just fine. :)
I have never read this series, but apparently it is quite popular. I know they have been reading them, and like many other books they read, I get the full scoop on the story. Still have no real interest in reading them, but they like them!
I am more of a "non-fiction" reader. I like history books or historical books, reference books, etc...
Anyway, what a crazy scene the Barnes and Nobles was with kids and adults dressed up as characters. Vampire bite stations, treasure hunts--which was actually neat--artist contests, and pictionary from the book. The girls had fun, but did NOT like the snotty teenagers that would scream for no reason--well except that it was 15 mins till midnight, and the nerdy atmosphere. It was like a star trek convention for Stephanie Meyer books...lmao. I must say....one of the character's favorite books is Wuthering Heights-a classic. So one of my daughters decided to read it out of curiousity--although man Thora devours those Victorian classics...loves Jane Austin and Emily Bronte. Nice "side effect," so hopefully other teens will too!
I may read one of the books...if I can stomach it. Right now though I am working on a book on DVD from my Bro Hengest--1984 by George Orwell. I have the hard copy, but I work so much on the comp now between telecommuting to work and OR/AH, that it just is easier to listen to it. I am really enjoying it and wondering why I never read it before. Reminds me alot of Iron Heel by Jack London. If anyone has read 1984...great movie that reminds me of the story so far is Equilibrium with my fav actor right now Christian Bale....great flick.
Ok nuff blathering!
FFF
Hyndla
I have never read this series, but apparently it is quite popular. I know they have been reading them, and like many other books they read, I get the full scoop on the story. Still have no real interest in reading them, but they like them!
I am more of a "non-fiction" reader. I like history books or historical books, reference books, etc...
Anyway, what a crazy scene the Barnes and Nobles was with kids and adults dressed up as characters. Vampire bite stations, treasure hunts--which was actually neat--artist contests, and pictionary from the book. The girls had fun, but did NOT like the snotty teenagers that would scream for no reason--well except that it was 15 mins till midnight, and the nerdy atmosphere. It was like a star trek convention for Stephanie Meyer books...lmao. I must say....one of the character's favorite books is Wuthering Heights-a classic. So one of my daughters decided to read it out of curiousity--although man Thora devours those Victorian classics...loves Jane Austin and Emily Bronte. Nice "side effect," so hopefully other teens will too!
I may read one of the books...if I can stomach it. Right now though I am working on a book on DVD from my Bro Hengest--1984 by George Orwell. I have the hard copy, but I work so much on the comp now between telecommuting to work and OR/AH, that it just is easier to listen to it. I am really enjoying it and wondering why I never read it before. Reminds me alot of Iron Heel by Jack London. If anyone has read 1984...great movie that reminds me of the story so far is Equilibrium with my fav actor right now Christian Bale....great flick.
Ok nuff blathering!
FFF
Hyndla
Monday, August 4, 2008
Folk Building in Action!
Sorry this is so late, but better late than never!
So the saying goes, and the families involved with Acorn Hollow exemplify this very phrase. On July 12, 2008, Acorn Hollow PNW hosted a benefit dinner for the Scandinavian Camp 2008. It was a full 5-course dinner with all handmade Scandinavian Dishes.
The menu consisted of:
Course 1- Appetizer: Pannakukr-Iceland, Sandwich Cake--Finland, Viking Cheese Bombe--Norway
Course 2-Soup: Scandinavian Beans
Course 3-Salad: Cucumber Salad-All over Scandinavia
Course 4-Main Course: Norwegian Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Sea Bass (Caught on our fishing trip during Moot), and Lingon Berries.
Course5-Dessert: Rosettes-Norway, Raspberry and Wine Soup over vanilla ice-cream-Swedish.
Jodi AOR, Brandon AOR, Hyndla OR, Asrekyr OR and Chris all worked very hard to bring a special cultural dinner to our Folk Community.
Although people were there to eat, some delicious Scandinavian delicacies, we didn't just serve food; we offered a glimpse at Scandinavian Culture and Heritage. Each of the Families made a information board and brought cultural items that reflect one of the five areas of Scandinavia. Each family that attended was able to take home a full size booklet that featured historical information, recipes, coloring sheets and puzzles from each of the countries. This booklet was a culmination of hard work from all corners of Odin's Holy Nation. Special thanks to Jennifer AOR and Hengest OR for their tireless work as well as our families that helped provide the historical content and recipes.
The evening was filled with many discussions of the upcoming facility. Many offered help on many aspects of the process from funding to renovations. Although many lament about the funding aspect, bringing about such a project isn't just the money invested, but the time and dedication to maintain it. From the very young to the young at heart, the Scandinavian Fundraising Dinner helped to not only weave the fabric of community, but also solidify the bonds that have been forged over the past 2 years.
Thank you Acorn Hollow Families. Each of your efforts helped to make this a special, one-of-a-kind event. It was a labor of love and an honor to bring it to our community.
Folk Building in Action!
FFF
Hyndla OR
"Many hands make for light work"
So the saying goes, and the families involved with Acorn Hollow exemplify this very phrase. On July 12, 2008, Acorn Hollow PNW hosted a benefit dinner for the Scandinavian Camp 2008. It was a full 5-course dinner with all handmade Scandinavian Dishes.
The menu consisted of:
Course 1- Appetizer: Pannakukr-Iceland, Sandwich Cake--Finland, Viking Cheese Bombe--Norway
Course 2-Soup: Scandinavian Beans
Course 3-Salad: Cucumber Salad-All over Scandinavia
Course 4-Main Course: Norwegian Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Sea Bass (Caught on our fishing trip during Moot), and Lingon Berries.
Course5-Dessert: Rosettes-Norway, Raspberry and Wine Soup over vanilla ice-cream-Swedish.
Jodi AOR, Brandon AOR, Hyndla OR, Asrekyr OR and Chris all worked very hard to bring a special cultural dinner to our Folk Community.
Although people were there to eat, some delicious Scandinavian delicacies, we didn't just serve food; we offered a glimpse at Scandinavian Culture and Heritage. Each of the Families made a information board and brought cultural items that reflect one of the five areas of Scandinavia. Each family that attended was able to take home a full size booklet that featured historical information, recipes, coloring sheets and puzzles from each of the countries. This booklet was a culmination of hard work from all corners of Odin's Holy Nation. Special thanks to Jennifer AOR and Hengest OR for their tireless work as well as our families that helped provide the historical content and recipes.
The evening was filled with many discussions of the upcoming facility. Many offered help on many aspects of the process from funding to renovations. Although many lament about the funding aspect, bringing about such a project isn't just the money invested, but the time and dedication to maintain it. From the very young to the young at heart, the Scandinavian Fundraising Dinner helped to not only weave the fabric of community, but also solidify the bonds that have been forged over the past 2 years.
Thank you Acorn Hollow Families. Each of your efforts helped to make this a special, one-of-a-kind event. It was a labor of love and an honor to bring it to our community.
Folk Building in Action!
FFF
Hyndla OR
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Scandinavian Camp 2008 a Success!!
Greetings Everyone~!
This year's camp was a great success. We hosted 15 children from ages 2 years to 17 years old. One child came all the way from Texas!!
The camp focused on Scandinavian Heritage. Every day we learned something a little more about our Northern Folk. The classes this year were: History; Icelandic Language; Havamal and Religion; Mythology, Folklore, and Sagas; Arts and Crafts; Music; Heraldry, and finally Drama. During the week the kids learned about several aspects of "Viking Culture", but didn't limit their learning to just that short period of time. We discussed how the "Vikings" were only a drop in the historical ocean of the Scandinavian people. The kids learned Icelandic Language, performed a skit, created a "Viking Settlement", played traditional Nordic games such as Tafl and Charades, and created Huldafolk and Thor's Hammers. Near the end of their week with a special Children's Invocation that many of the kids said were the most powerful Blot of which they had been a part!
All was not work on this long week. The children also, had some great non-traditional fun, such as a late night game of Capture the Flag, and a wild water-gun/water-balloon battle!
The only down side is when Thomas, our attendee from Texas, fell off a swing and broke his wrist on Wednesday. Luckily we were prepared for this possibility, and he received proper care. He is on the mend, but I ask that every member of the Odinic Rite and our larger community to send their healing energies to Thomas, so he will have a speedy recovery.
A highlight for the week for many of the attendees was the Heraldry class that our friends Chris, Michelle and their family taught. We learned about the Vikings that moved into the North Atlantic Isles and mainland Europe, and their contribution to the History and defense of Europe. They taught the kids (and big kids!) how to create a family crest. They also explained existing family crests for those that had knowledge of their own family history. It was fascinating and fun. Many of the kids commented that it was a favorite!
The week ended a little early for a couple kids, as they had other obligations, and we were sad to see them go, but as the week wound down, the kids were wishing for home again! We capped the week with our Presentation where the kids showcased their work. The kids performed their Sigrdrifa Skit, sang their Icelandic songs, spoke in Icelandic conversation, and finally sang their special camp song that Jodi (the camp Director) wrote for the camp.
The kids exchanged myspace addresses and started discussing next year's camp. Many pledged to make the next one bigger and better. It was heart warming to have all the kids taking part in not only the camp, but also in the planning and growth of it.
It was a fun filled week with learning and bonding. We can't wait till next year, and the expansion of our one of a kind Camp!
We here at Acorn Hollow and the Odinic Rite hope that everyone, especially Thomas’ family, made it home safe and sound. We also wish Thomas a strong recovery. Also, to those that couldn't attend this year, there will be next year, and it is something truly not to be missed!
Be on the look out for some great video from the camp!
Faith, Folk, and Family!
Hyndla OR
This year's camp was a great success. We hosted 15 children from ages 2 years to 17 years old. One child came all the way from Texas!!
The camp focused on Scandinavian Heritage. Every day we learned something a little more about our Northern Folk. The classes this year were: History; Icelandic Language; Havamal and Religion; Mythology, Folklore, and Sagas; Arts and Crafts; Music; Heraldry, and finally Drama. During the week the kids learned about several aspects of "Viking Culture", but didn't limit their learning to just that short period of time. We discussed how the "Vikings" were only a drop in the historical ocean of the Scandinavian people. The kids learned Icelandic Language, performed a skit, created a "Viking Settlement", played traditional Nordic games such as Tafl and Charades, and created Huldafolk and Thor's Hammers. Near the end of their week with a special Children's Invocation that many of the kids said were the most powerful Blot of which they had been a part!
All was not work on this long week. The children also, had some great non-traditional fun, such as a late night game of Capture the Flag, and a wild water-gun/water-balloon battle!
The only down side is when Thomas, our attendee from Texas, fell off a swing and broke his wrist on Wednesday. Luckily we were prepared for this possibility, and he received proper care. He is on the mend, but I ask that every member of the Odinic Rite and our larger community to send their healing energies to Thomas, so he will have a speedy recovery.
A highlight for the week for many of the attendees was the Heraldry class that our friends Chris, Michelle and their family taught. We learned about the Vikings that moved into the North Atlantic Isles and mainland Europe, and their contribution to the History and defense of Europe. They taught the kids (and big kids!) how to create a family crest. They also explained existing family crests for those that had knowledge of their own family history. It was fascinating and fun. Many of the kids commented that it was a favorite!
The week ended a little early for a couple kids, as they had other obligations, and we were sad to see them go, but as the week wound down, the kids were wishing for home again! We capped the week with our Presentation where the kids showcased their work. The kids performed their Sigrdrifa Skit, sang their Icelandic songs, spoke in Icelandic conversation, and finally sang their special camp song that Jodi (the camp Director) wrote for the camp.
The kids exchanged myspace addresses and started discussing next year's camp. Many pledged to make the next one bigger and better. It was heart warming to have all the kids taking part in not only the camp, but also in the planning and growth of it.
It was a fun filled week with learning and bonding. We can't wait till next year, and the expansion of our one of a kind Camp!
We here at Acorn Hollow and the Odinic Rite hope that everyone, especially Thomas’ family, made it home safe and sound. We also wish Thomas a strong recovery. Also, to those that couldn't attend this year, there will be next year, and it is something truly not to be missed!
Be on the look out for some great video from the camp!
Faith, Folk, and Family!
Hyndla OR
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Children of Light
So next week is camp, we have 8-9 children--7-13 yo attending including the teachers lil ones who are too little, but will still be there :D.
I am going to be teaching art, theater and religion...which will be a blast, but as I was researching for a good weeklong art project....looky what I found:
"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
--Plato--
What a great quote!
Reminds me of this quote from the Book of Blotar- Midsummer Blot -Odinic Rite:
Hail the sun, now at this cycle's zenith. From each day now you will linger a little less, though your heat will grow more fierce. Earth will turn from your caress, till cold and dark will have their time and we grow restless for your return.
'Tis good for slumber and germination are needful and the old would be jealous of new growth, if it meant they must leave a world of light. And if we knew not the dark and cold, would we love light and warmth so dearly?
You fall to dark, O Balder, to rise anew! As the sun falls to rise. For in this is creation and promise. Through the turning of day to week, month to year, decade to millennium and on to the great year, and greater yet, we see in the light and light's return, a future golden age, for those who will strive for it.
Let us then work toward that light, though in this life it may not be achieved. Yet we must strive for that time of health, strength, beauty and purity now, that our bodies be right dwellings for the Gods and that our life honour them. How glad we are to see the sun. How glad to warm in Balder's light and gentle Nanna's promise. We are the children of light, and dawn is ever the hope of man.
Why do we as modern expressions of our ancestors fear the "light" or success, or stiving for it?
So often we hear pop psychologist talk of the "fear of success" as a modern plague.... I often feel great apprehension when I step out and off on a new task that has the possibility of great failure. Don't we all?
I heard a great commercial on conservative talk radio--a new past-time for me in the car-- it was a laundry list of failures by a person, time and again this person failed at some portion of his career... The commercial goes on long enough to make you wonder--who the heck is it? I knew it was a forefather, but whom? Finally it says....Abraham Lincoln. Awesome. It really puts into perspective the ability to take the hits and keep on rollin'.
Why do we fear the light? We are the Children of Light! Embrace the light, risk success, strive for that Golden Dawn...
Just a few morning-one cup of coffee-thoughts!
Faith, Folk and Family!
Hyndla OR
I am going to be teaching art, theater and religion...which will be a blast, but as I was researching for a good weeklong art project....looky what I found:
"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
--Plato--
What a great quote!
Reminds me of this quote from the Book of Blotar- Midsummer Blot -Odinic Rite:
Hail the sun, now at this cycle's zenith. From each day now you will linger a little less, though your heat will grow more fierce. Earth will turn from your caress, till cold and dark will have their time and we grow restless for your return.
'Tis good for slumber and germination are needful and the old would be jealous of new growth, if it meant they must leave a world of light. And if we knew not the dark and cold, would we love light and warmth so dearly?
You fall to dark, O Balder, to rise anew! As the sun falls to rise. For in this is creation and promise. Through the turning of day to week, month to year, decade to millennium and on to the great year, and greater yet, we see in the light and light's return, a future golden age, for those who will strive for it.
Let us then work toward that light, though in this life it may not be achieved. Yet we must strive for that time of health, strength, beauty and purity now, that our bodies be right dwellings for the Gods and that our life honour them. How glad we are to see the sun. How glad to warm in Balder's light and gentle Nanna's promise. We are the children of light, and dawn is ever the hope of man.
Why do we as modern expressions of our ancestors fear the "light" or success, or stiving for it?
So often we hear pop psychologist talk of the "fear of success" as a modern plague.... I often feel great apprehension when I step out and off on a new task that has the possibility of great failure. Don't we all?
I heard a great commercial on conservative talk radio--a new past-time for me in the car-- it was a laundry list of failures by a person, time and again this person failed at some portion of his career... The commercial goes on long enough to make you wonder--who the heck is it? I knew it was a forefather, but whom? Finally it says....Abraham Lincoln. Awesome. It really puts into perspective the ability to take the hits and keep on rollin'.
Why do we fear the light? We are the Children of Light! Embrace the light, risk success, strive for that Golden Dawn...
Just a few morning-one cup of coffee-thoughts!
Faith, Folk and Family!
Hyndla OR
Friday, July 11, 2008
Fundraising Dinner
Hail All!
Well tomorrow evening is our Fundraising Dinner for the Scandinavian Camp in a couple weeks. Our community has been working our rears off to bring this together.
What great Folk Building going on from all corners of Odin's Holy Nation...from Hengest's endless working on web marketing for it from England, to Jennifer AOR's tireless, consistent creation of kids coloring sheets, activities, etc.. from Georgia, to all the Acorn Hollow donators that criss cross all of Midgard. Not just affecting our own circle of friends, but rather connecting all our Folk to a greater purpose.
I saw the most awesome quote:
".....But...as I keep on pointing out, THERE IS NO SAFE HARBOR WHEN A GREAT EMPIRE COLLAPSES! We must instead, build our communities and our families so they are strong enough to withstand the coming storm.... "
Elaine Meinel Supkis
March 31,2008
Building the fabric of community is THE most important job we as a Folk have right now... The threads of that community?
Well tomorrow evening is our Fundraising Dinner for the Scandinavian Camp in a couple weeks. Our community has been working our rears off to bring this together.
What great Folk Building going on from all corners of Odin's Holy Nation...from Hengest's endless working on web marketing for it from England, to Jennifer AOR's tireless, consistent creation of kids coloring sheets, activities, etc.. from Georgia, to all the Acorn Hollow donators that criss cross all of Midgard. Not just affecting our own circle of friends, but rather connecting all our Folk to a greater purpose.
I saw the most awesome quote:
".....But...as I keep on pointing out, THERE IS NO SAFE HARBOR WHEN A GREAT EMPIRE COLLAPSES! We must instead, build our communities and our families so they are strong enough to withstand the coming storm.... "
Elaine Meinel Supkis
March 31,2008
Building the fabric of community is THE most important job we as a Folk have right now... The threads of that community?
- Business that generate wealth that then funds other businesses, hofs, halls, etc...
- Functions that bring the beauty of our Culture and Heritage to not only our families, but to our greater community.
- Private functions that connect and enrich our local families.
- Provide materials to continually renew our spirit within our homes.
- Educate the public about our Heritage and our Faith through community programs.
The key to all of these goals is a core group that makes them a reality, that builds strong communities.
This core group is putting on a great dinner with traditional Scandiniavian dishes that are handmade. Each Family is taking one table to help our guests learn about the beautiful, unique, and valuable Scandinavian Culture.
Thank you to:
The Webb Family
The Lewis Family
The Lauber Family
The Hobson Family
The Metzger Family
and of course Jennifer Hooper AOR, Hengest Thorsson OR, and all our Acorn Hollow Families and OR Families that help out so much!
Faith, Folk, Family!
Hyndla OR
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Signy Raven Webb
I love when a new baby is named in our community. This time it is a long time friend whose baby is being named among her Folk. The ceremony was conducted by Heimgest DCG, who has name so many of our babies in these parts.
Let us share in the joy, caring, and comradeship of this little girl:
Heimgest presents Signy to our Community.
Signy is presented with her 4 Leaf Clover charm locket.
All vigour is of Earth. From its veins the waters flow. Its gifts it bestows, crops and ores, and all that grows. May the deep strength of the Earth flow into this child and may this child grow to guard the Earth our Mother.
All shall be yours that you can win by the Hammer. But never quarrel with a fool. A wise man will often refrain from fighting whereas a fool will fight without cause or reason. May peace surround you, but if there be need to defend, then may you do so to your best ability.
In the name of the High Gods, by water and flame and earth, I name this child:
Signy Raven Webb
Hail!
Just signed up!
So saw an OR member's Blog and decided, I would give it a try.
I will probably just help keep my family and friends up to date :).
FFF
Hyndla
I will probably just help keep my family and friends up to date :).
FFF
Hyndla
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