Poetry: My Standard Response by Karen Wood Native American Art: Edward S. Curtis’ A Walpi Man Photo credit: medicinemangallery.com Quote: “Beware of the man who does not talk, and the dog that does not bark.” – Cheyenne proverb 50 States, 100 Weeks: Mono Lake, Ca Photo credit: flickr.com Song: All the Small Things by Scott …
Month: November 2019
THANKSREADING 2019: Giving Thanks for the Bard of the Bizarre
Thanksgiving is next Thursday. Once again, here on the blog I’ll spend the week leading up to the holiday giving thanks for the written word. Last year I focused on books I am grateful for. (You can find those here.) This year, I’m switching it up a bit and saying thanks to authors whose works …
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Care Package for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019
Poetry: Passive Voice by Laura Da’ Native American Art: Kevin Red Star’s Crazy Dog’s War Party Photo credit: cowboysindians.com Quote: “Sometimes I go about pitying myself, and all the while I am being carried across the sky by beautiful clouds.” – Ojibway proverb 50 States, 100 Weeks: Magnolia Falls, Newton County, AR Photo credit: henry411.blogspot.com …
Care Package for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Poetry: Sonny’s Purple Heart by Adrian C. Louis Native American Art: Jeffrey Gibson’s Untitled Photo credit: marcstraus.com Quote: “One thing to remember is to talk to the animals. If you do, they will talk back to you. But if you don’t talk to the animals, they won’t talk back to you, then you won’t understand, …
Care Package for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
Poetry: Nocturnal Admissions by Chip Livingston Native American Art: Marie Watt’s Companion Species (Underbelly) Photo credit: gregkucera.com Quote: “He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone.” – Seneca proverb 50 States, 100 Weeks: Mammoth Spring State Park, Mammoth Spring, AR Photo credit: mammothspring.org Song: Are You Alright? by Lucinda Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E8_utQlJbo