Deep in the woods

“Weird” is kind of a cumbersome term. Something is weird only if it lacks context and social recognition.

For example, some people occasionally partake in a deep ritual that involves eating what they believe is the actual literal flesh and blood of their god. It sounds weird until I name what I’m describing–Catholicism.

Weird defines social norms, not failings of character. So with that in mind, let’s look at the question of talking to Loki:

When it comes down to it, humans are social creatures. We invented language to facilitate communication and social interactions, and we don’t always use it for the sake of communicating to other people.

In my time, I have seen humans talk to:

Pets

Computers

Radios

Cars

TVs

Bugs

Plants

Various inanimate objects

Imaginary constructs (”Rando Cardrissian” from Cards Against Humanity; the DM’s NPC characters, etc.)

People who aren’t in the same room and have no way of hearing them

Themselves

God

None of these instances were weird, though, because there was a) context, and b) a social recognition for these things.

We turn heads with the notion of “Talking to Loki” because people aren’t use to any flavors of paganism. But does the phrase “Talking to God” feel as controversial? No, because “having a relationship with God” is considered part of the normal, even if it’s not your normal. Paganism just misses out on that because it’s niche.

Consider: There are verbs in religious practice other than “dedicate”.

Thank Hestia for the warmth and security as you slide into bed under your sheets and blankets.

Acknowledge and praise Apollon as you watch the sun come up.

Strive to embody Ares’ indomitable will while you work out.

Reflect on Athena and her limitless wisdom while you study for your test.

Honor Zeus by giving a couple of bucks to a homeless person.

Offer the first sip of your coffee to Hermes by pouring it on the ground. 

Page 50: Punt kick the journal into the middle of a field and do your ritual wherever it lands then write about how it went

-drip wax on this page, write down correspondences.

-press healing herbs here. press luck herbs there.

-dip this page in full moon-charged water. put it in your wallet.

-wrap a rose quartz in this page and put it under your pillow tonight.

-write a wish on this page, fill it with your intent, and burn it.

-use this page to brainstorm sigils

-write down a blessing here. write down a curse there.

-rub different kinds of dirt here and write down where they’re all from.

-meditate on this page, write down what comes to you.

Write down your favourite guises for the fair folk here

Put this page in a jar and cover with salt

Write down shufflemancy lyrics here

Make a collage themed on your favourite celebration

Use this page to write down new moon intentions

Trace your favourite crystals and rocks on this page

Write down weird old names for herbs on this page

I mean UPG here but…

Yes, definitely, totally, 100%, absolutely no dang doubt about that whatsoever.

UPG aside, Loki actually does a lot of acting within the Eddas, pretending to be Thor’s handmaiden, disguising himself as an old woman to get Frigg to tell him Baldr’s weakness, playing it dumb and pretending to be a simple falcon and NOT a god disguised as a falcon (this didn’t work), and a few other things I might be forgetting off the top of my head.

Remembering Six Million

Tomorrow, on May 1, we mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Wow. Okay, there’s a lot to unpack here. (And just to confirm, I checked and yes this is real.) Most glaringly obvious is that these screenwriters clearly do not understand Thor’s story at all—it doesn’t even sound like they’ve seen his previous movies. “That’s all this guy ever does”?? What the hell?! When has his motivation been solely revenge, apart from IW which was also written by these two and where much of his growth from a war-hungry, selfish prince to a self-aware king who understood the responsibility his powers gave him was reversed, in order to make his ‘arrogance’ become his, and the universe’s, downfall? The only other movie you could maybe argue he was “on a mission of vengeance” is the dark world after Frigga is killed. And even then, avenging his mother is secondary to literally saving the entire universe. In Ragnarok, does he kill his sister and destroy his own planet in a vengeance-induced rage? No, he does it to save his people and the nine realms from Hela’s terrifying power. 

“And fails, all the time” In what other movie has he failed at stopping the bad guy—in what other marvel movie has any hero failed at stopping the bad guy? Where are these broad, sweeping declarations coming from?

“He just got drunk and fat” This is really the nail in the coffin right fucking here. He JUST got drunk and fat. Not, he gained weight and turned to alcoholism as a result of his crippling depression and ptsd. Just. As if it’s something to be scoffed at. That nonchalant tone is exactly why people are so angry with Thor’s portrayal here. How can you so radically change a character and not understand the motivation behind that change? Oh yeah, because they wanted to get in a few jokes in the cheapest way possible and Thor at full strength would destroy Thanos in a heartbeat. What bullshit. This was not done for the benefit of character development or representation, it was done to fit the plot and create a long-running joke at the expense of his pain. I would like to also add this gem from the same interview, which really shows how they view Thor as a character and as a plot device: “For a guy people once thought of as boring, he’s become very useful.”   

Remember: You do not have to let the police in the house unless they have a warrant — or probable cause. If you’re having a party, turn off the music, ask your guests to chill, and ask that anyone who’s too intoxicated carry on in another room.

Go outside to speak with the cops. Close the door behind you. Although some scary precedents are being set these days, police cannot enter your home without a warrant or probable cause. By closing the door, you’re cutting off a visual — or olfactory — line to potential probable cause.

Be polite. Ask why they are there. “Good evening, Officer. What can I help you with?”

Where possible, assure them you will take care of the problem. If the police ask to enter, inform them, “I do not consent to any searches.” If a police officer gives you an order and you are confused about your position, ask, “Do I have to comply?” If they continue with questioning, tell them you’ll need to call your lawyer and that you will not answer any questions.

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girl’s friend: “wow.. thats so creepy…”

• racist • xenophobic • anti-semitic • transphobic / a terf • homophobic • ableist • a trump supporter • a nazi?? like i didn’t think i had to make that obvious but

“Fuck #Ice shoutout to my Mexicans , pass this shit”

( this article also talks a bit about rights https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/t-he-constitutional-rights-of-noncitizens/ )

https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards