Heilsan! I would that this missive finds you healthy & hale.

The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. has noticed an increasing number of non-incarcerated Folk expressing varying levels of chagrin for not having ever been to prison, yet wanting to be more involved with the H.N.O. and/or Sons of Odin, 1519.

Be assured, in no way does a criminal record afford one more, or less, credibility. This path we tread is not a "Prison Religion", albeit the Federal mouthpieces would have it believed to be so! Those of you outside these walls whom have heeded the call within and find yourselves inspired to aid our Folk's, and your own spiritual growth should realize an immense pride in yourselves. I do not attempt to speak for any but myself, yet I do know mine is not an uncommon history; While at liberty in the world, most of my early adult life was spent pursuing the fulfillment of my appetites and "damn the consequences." That is how I came to be behind bars.

Such was/is my Orlog. That without the time and isolation afforded "in here", I'd have never been likely to understand that all my disquieted years "out there" were in reality an Odinic search for my self? During the course of those wild years I was hurtful to everyone whom I should have been caring towards, my self included! I yearn for a day that sees me at liberty, to attend Blót with kith and kin. Even knowing the futility of such exercises, I muse on how great it would have been to know what I know now, before I'd run afoul of the law. I tell you, who've written and expressed such notions as I address here to "Revel in your being awake to YOUR path, and NOT burdened with the fetters I bear."

Understand also, not all prisons are of steel and concrete, for many are at liberty, but few are free...

Those of you with children, a mate, or intentions of gaining either - no ore, gemstone, or other such treasure can come close to comparing with the true treasure of passing on our ways to our children, sharing Blót with a spouse or fellowship with like minded Folk of one's own kind.

So, to those of whom I address, do not bemoan your lack of exposure to this fractional corner of Midgard, called by some the fifty-first state. Rather be of this mind-set, if these few men while locked away in Fetter Grove are able to inspire and create such as they have, then what is stopping me from aiding in the effort of Trú' Folk Building!?"

To be certain, these few men would have achieved far less without the unstinting labors of our beloved sister, all ye be sure to raise a horn to Mrs. Crowell!!!

In Frith and Service,

Ganglare Odinson Simas, 1519 C.G.