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I Don’t Know
Last summer season a friend suggested I read Reclaiming Two Spirits. I’ve enjoyed their books and the way they think. So, I figured the book was likely worth the read. I ordered the book, but it being the season of haying and irrigating, I put it on my unread bookshelf when it arrived Equinox came and went. Then, a hard cold…
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Nativity?
I try to get in a little reading and writing every morning. The winter solstice season is exceptional for this luxury. With sunlight nearly three hours later than during summer solstice, certain chores—like feeding cattle—can wait until light. Not only can I get in a few more chapters, but I can revisit articles, webinars and such that peaked…
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A Statement of Tears
In his Forward of the book Claiming Two-Spirits, Raven Heavy Runner speaks of his grandmother’s wisdom. “Be mindful of how you talk as you have the power to hurt or heal one another.” In speaking her words Heavy Runner’s grandmother becomes an elder to whom we should listen. I, along with many others, grieve on this day. Grieving for those who…
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Supreme Identity
A few days ago, on October 31, President Biden proclaimed and affirmed November as Native American Heritage Month and November 25 as Native American Heritage Day. All fine and good, however, we do well to recognize political proclamations makes about as much change in national structure as spitting chaw into the Columbia River—it has an impact,…
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Off by One
My count was off by one. Here it was the first day of the year and I had lost a cow. The night of solstice had been long, but well worth it. Some time ago we had let the calendared new year go in favor of what is natural to our place. The evening lacked…
Chewing the Cud 