Uncle Thor's Lessons, Anecdotes and Humor

If we want Heathenism to thrive for future generations, we need a commitment to excellence. We also need to instill that commitment in the second and third and future generations. While those of use “over 40” can continue setting a good example for the young folks, we need to pass on our enthusiasm and our [...]

The one who always says “Trust me” is the man you should not trust.
The one who always says “I am your friend” is not.
The man who always says “I am looking after your best interests” is only looking after his best interests.
The one who always says “I always tell the you truth” is a liar.
The [...]

Half of my street is still blacked out from the storm that hit this past weekend. This was the worst storm I have ever seen in this region. Crews have been brought in from as far as western Pennsylvania to help restore electrical service. Parts of northern New Jersey are flooded. A huge tree [...]

Principle is not bound by precedent.
I like that statement because it has so many applications. In principle, everyone is capable of being a good, honorable person who makes the world a better place by his presence. In practice, many fall short of the principle. There are people who are wrongdoers, dishonorable souls [...]

We honor the Gods by our actions.
We honor Tyr when we contribute to the good of the many.
We honor Odin when we apply wisdom.
We honor all the Gods when we express dignity.
We honor Thor when we take the initiative to act independently.
We honor Freya when we replace strife with peace and goodwill.
We honor Frigga when [...]

This little song was first printed in Uncle Thor’s Magazine back in the very ealy 1990s. Here it is again. I hope you have some laughs
My beef was with the New Age fads. When we first launched Uncle Thor’s Magazine in the very early 1990s, we put up this song:
Herbo Holistic Man
(To [...]

Have you ever faced an impossible situation, and did the right thing at the critical moment? If so, did it almost seem as if you were watching yourself do it?
Deep within ourselves is a failsafe mechanism that can come to our rescue if we let it. The key is to be willing to [...]

Many years ago, I was working in a rehab. I had been counseling substance abusers. The time had come for me to decide if I wanted to get full certification. However, the perception that my co workers were sicker than the patients had changed things. I figured that if the other counselors [...]

Some years ago, I read a delightful book entitled “The Hobbit.” The story revolved around a tiny fellow known as a Hobbit. He had gone on a quest. In the story, he encountered a ferocious dragon named Smaug. This Dragon guarded a hoard of treasure in his underground lair. The [...]

Every production line has its goofs. Even the best assembly line can occasionally make a defective item. That is why factories and other production lines have quality control. Items are checked to make sure they are up to standards.
Defects may be caused by a fluke in the process or a substandard [...]