Uncle Thor's Lessons, Anecdotes and Humor

Today is Veteran’s Day. This is the day we honor those who have served our country. There are parades and other events. Many visit the graves of departed veterans. I am a veteran, and I assure you that I have not departed. Last month, I was part of a small event over in Neptune. A [...]

Our earliest ancestors inhabited Europe because of technology. They had bronze axes when the indigenous tribes were still using only stone. Stone and flint axes are good for making tools and butchering game. They are not very good at felling trees. Bronze axes are much better. The bronze axe had a two-fold advantage. It could [...]

Back in early July, we came up with the Honor Guardsman. It sounded like a good idea. Several people told us they liked the concept. (Basicly, the Honor Guardsman is a small hand-painted figurine to place on a gravestone instead of flowers.) I cast up loads of the figures and did all the work of [...]

The occult shops make a small fortune selling magickal supplies. There are wands and daggers and pre-carved amulets, candles and incense and sachets. One might wonder what folks did before occult shops. The answer is simple: they used what was available. Folks did not need occult shops because all their supplies were in everyday things. [...]

The sixth Rune of the Elder Futhark is Ken, the Torch. Here are some exercises to help you get a betetr sense of the Ken Rune: Exercise 1: The Ken Rune is the Torch. It is a light and beacon. It can be a torch, a candle, or even a flashlight. The good folks of [...]

Today I am ‘laying low’ because of a knee problem, Yesterday I had a small procedure done on the knee. Today I am supporting the medical work with my personal variant of the second Merseberg charm. Magick is wonderful, and so is modern medicine. One can support the other. There are esoteric teachings which encourage [...]

John McCain made an interesting statement in his concession speech . Speaking of the American people, he said, “We never hide from history. We make history.” History was certainly made tonight. The United States has a new president-elect. The election of Barack Obama is itself historical. He is bi-racial, of a Black African father and [...]

This is Election Day here in America. We will be voting for a new president. Many issues are lurking in the wings. The war in Iraq remains controversial. Our economy is a hot topic that looks like it will not lose any heat for a long time. Add the smaller issues such as veteran’s benefits, [...]

Wednesday, Gunnar the cat was his usual self. He was a happy cat. Gunnar made sure everyone knew he was there. As soon as Audrey came home, he was there to beg for treats. At TV time, he would jump on the coffee table for a moment or so, and then go off on his [...]

Sometimes all you can do is wait. Two years ago, when Audrey’s mother went into assisted living, we ended up with her cat. Gunnar is a 12 year old Himalayan. He had settled in well. He looks like some sort of alien life form rather than a cat. And though is long hair makes him [...]