Dii dli Shi (magpie)

His childhood was filled with many things. He would travel with his grandparents to places in the middle of nowhere and sit behind Kunshi. The Old men would get up and orate in languages from many different tribes and Nations. Both grandparents understood many languages and would nod their heads in agreement at the same …

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The Cold Embrace

“I think it is a good day to go swimming grandson,” Isaugh told him one morning as they were having breakfast.“It’s December, Isaugh.The creek is starting to freeze.” “That’s alright grandson. It is easy to break the ice right now. It wont be too thick at all.Kunshi is going to make us some lunch to …

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They Ask for Many Things

Isaugh told him that they will keep coming until they get what they want.Your relatives knew this and still they tried to forgive them.“My own father fought against them in the rebellion where that half breed led them into battle,” Isaugh said to him.“If they didn’t then maybe we would not have been here.” “Remember …

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It Was in the Long Ago Songs

He had seen it all in his life.First it was his uncles and aunts.Then it was his cousins and friendsThen it was his young relatives that he always called his responsibility.The old people said that it was part of what he had to do to finish off his journey in this life so he wouldn’t …

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Horses

It has been a few years since I have taken the time to be with horses. Never left them but just didn’t work with them. Now they are calling me once again. They nuzzle me gently and sing their songs. We are here for you. Why not ride with us again? We have stories and …

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Magpie Talks to Me – Lifeways and Warriors

I read a post from one of my many Facebook friends and the subject of warriors came up and the definition of what a warrior is, and what a warrior does. The Magpie came and conversed with me many times recently, and I thought many thoughts that cover a wide range of topics. This one …

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Benny Big Plume and the Universe

I am a Science geek and I am quite proud of that. I studied physics and even more deeply Metaphysics. I would talk to Ben and he would look at me sideways and say: Lee…. you say some pretty weird stuff but you are Ok in my books.He always was nothing but encouraging to me… …

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A Time for Sundance

Hard to think that I have been an active participant at a Sundance for 15 years. Certain that the feelings of humbliness will last for quite a spell there is sadness of sorts that I have once again completed a 4 year cycle of dancing. Sad that there was closure but also relieved about the …

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