Indian Wisdom............

  
Two Eagles, an old Indian chief, sat in his hut on the reservation smoking a ceremonial pipe and eyeing two US government officials sent to interview  him.

One US official said to Chief Two Eagles, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances.

 

You've seen his progress, and the damage he has done."  The Chief nodded in agreement.

The official continued, "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"
The Chief stared at the two government officials for over a minute, and then he calmly replied:
 

"When white man found the land, Indians were running it.  No taxes, No debt, Plenty buffalo, Plenty beaver, Women did all the work, Medicine man free, Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing, All night having sex."

Then the chief leaned back and smiled before he added,
"Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."

 

Fighting Terrorism Since 1492

The Stupidity Continues!!!

The Canadian Government has suggested that Radical Native Americans, such as the Mohawk Warrior Society, be included in the Canadian Armed Forces Counterinsurgency Manual as a potential military opponent, lumping aboriginals in with the Tamil Tigers, Hezbollah and the Islamic Jihad! This is basically a answer to the 1990 Oka crisis in Quebec, where the Mohawks, united to stop the Canadians from building on Sacred Burial Grounds of the Mohawk. The International community condemmed the Canadian Government for their actions against the Sovereign Mohawk Nation, and since that time the Canadian government has walked on egg shells, when dealing with the Mohawk Nation. To suggest that the Mohawk are terrorists is simple bullshit. But if the Canadian government is successful in including the Mohawk's as terrorists, then it'll be easier for them to take military action against the Mohawk at anytime deemed necessary! A Mohawk friend of mine, Chief Thomas Wounded Bear of Somerset, Massachusetts, was refused entry into Canada to visit relatives, this year,because he was Mohawk! Chief Wounded Bear is a American Citizen, had his American passport in hand, his current government registration card as a Mohawk and is a decorated military veteran! But, he was denied entry into Canada, because he was Mohawk! I too have native family in Canada. Will I be denied access to visiting my relatives at the Mohawk Kahnawake Reserve, south of Montreal ?  By all means, this story will continue as the Canadian government takes action on their proposal to include the Mohawk on their military terrorists list. Hopefully, the Canadian Parliment will see the stupidity of this motion and deny the military their request!  I promise more on this subject as it develops!

Edward Broken Feather

Mohawk Metís Elder

It's A Miracle We Survived!

Congratulations to all the kids who were born in the 1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's !!

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a tin, and didn't get tested for diabetes. Then after that trauma, our baby cots were covered with bright colored lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking. As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.  Riding in the back of a van - loose - was always great fun.

We drank water from the garden hosepipe and NOT from a bottle.   We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this.  We ate cakes, white bread and real butter and drank pop with sugar in it, but we weren't overweight because -- We were always playing outside!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O.K. We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all, no  99 channels on cable, no video tape movies, no surround sound, no cell phones, no text messaging, no personal computers, no Internet or Internet chat rooms --  We had friends and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We played with worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. Made up games with sticks and tennis balls and although we were told it would happen, we did not poke out any eyes.

We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just yelled for them! Local teams had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of.  They actually sided with the law!

This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever! The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.  We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all!

If YOU are one of them! CONGRATULATIONS

Pillsbury Doughboy Dies.........

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community.

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, The Keebler Elves, the California Raisins,Uncle Ben, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Count Choucla,Franken Berry, Boo Berry and Captain Crunch.

The gravesite was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded.

Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still, was a crusty old man and was considered a roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had
one in the oven. He is also survived by this elderly dad, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

Dear ABBY!

 

My husband is a liar and a cheat. He has cheated on me from the beginning, and when I confront him, he denies everything. What's worse, everyone knows that he cheats on me. It is so humiliating. Also, since he lost his job five years ago, he hasn't even looked for a new one. All he does all day is smoke cigars, cruise around and bull shit with his buddies while I have to work to pay the bills.  Since our daughter went away to college he doesn't even pretend to like me and hints that I may be a lesbian. What should I do?  Signed: Clueless

 

Dear Clueless:

 

Grow up and dump him. Good grief, woman. For crying out loud, you don't need him anymore. You're a United States Senator from New York.  Act like one.

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Aah, Those Pink Flamingo's!

AVIAN FLU HITS FLORIDA TRAILER PARK! 

The Potential of Cloning?

WHEN CLONING GOES TOO FAR ...

Parawal	Kangalion	Monkphant	BeagleRoo

This Is What The Creator Had In Mind!

WHAT PEACE REALLY LOOKS LIKE...

The Threat of Discovery, Part Two.......

In the few short years I had my grandfather as my guidance in life. I can never remember a negative moment, with him! He was the most positive, loving man, that a role model could be! He lost his father at a young age, when his father was kicked to death, putting a mule onto a treadmill at a sawmill, his father owned in St. Fidele, Quebec! That event happened about 1890 ish, when my grandfather was only about 5 years old. Shortly there after he was sent to live with his oldest brother Hilare, who lived in Chambly, outside of Montreal. Of all of my grandfathers brothers and sisters, he was the only one that chose to move to the United States. I guess, because he wanted the best shot at success. And he was successful in life!

Even as his talks to me, took place, there was a sort of silent reserve that was insinuated! I guess it was that lingering fear of revealing his heritage. In 1960 we went to Canada for the last time. While in Canada, visiting relatives in Chambly, my grandfather became very sick. So sick that I offered to drive the family vehicle home. Mind you, I was only 14 at the time. But that's how sick he'd become. Little did I know that my grandfather was dying from bone cancer! It was the begining, of the ending, of a wonderful lifetime for me, of  love, patience, reverance, and wonderment of all the momenteous events my Grandfather had brought about in my short lifetime! From Chambly, my grandfather mustered enough strength to drive from Canada to our summer home in Groton, Ma. While in Groton, my grandfather was in the yard, when a white dove/pigeon hovered over him, while he was in the yard.Upon seeing the dove, my grandmother broke out into a frenzy, trying to scare the white bird away! I'd never seen her act in such a crazed state. In the end, to her it was a sign that death was soon to be upon her husband!  At my Grandfathers funeral, the last day of the wake, after everybody had left the room, there was just my Grandmother and me. She walked to the casket where her husband layed. She kissed him on the forehead and said, " Goodbye, My Brave Silent Warrior, I'm so proud to have been married to a Mohawk! I stood in amazement and awe that I overheard her  finally acknowledged her loving husband, and father to her 8 children, nine including me, was a Native American! Her spoken words that she uttered, are as live to me  as she spoke them  yesterday!  

After all these years, my daughter Renee isn't interested in her heritage, because she see's, how the American government still is active in tracking and creating problems for those of us that declare our heritage! I'm constantly being harrassed by government officials, that monitor my web site and my blog! I may go to my grave as being noted as an American Indian aggitator/trouble maker, but it's a part of who I am, and what I have to do!  Make no mistake that Native Americans are still being hunted down like dogs and forced into submission, to accept assimilation!  Well, as far as I'm concerned, they can hunt me down, but I'll never change my activism for what I believe is right for my ancestors and those Native Americans alive today! I'm extemely proud to be a Mohawk, Metis (pronounced Maytee) Elder.  I'm always willing to receive e-mails or answers to my blog!

The Threat Of Discovery! Part 1

"There are many people who could claim and learn from their Indian ancestry, but because of the fear their parents and grandparents knew, because of past and present prejudice against Indian people, that part of their heritage is clouded or denied."

 

My grandfather lied to immigration authorities, and said that he was French Canadian, when, in fact, he was Mohawk Indian, Canadian Montagnais Indian and French Canadian. This was in about 1901. He was given legal status in the USA, and never talked about his real heritage, throughout much of his adult life! He was terrified that the truth would be discovered and that he'd be deported back to Canada! As it was, when he married my grandmother, she lost her American Citizenship, making them both legal aliens. I'm pleased to report that they both obtained American citizenship, in 1937! It's still a sorrowful chapter in my family history! I believe that there were Aunt's and Uncle's that lived their entire lives, never knowing they were Native American's!  By the time, I came along in 1945, and was begining to be raised by my grandparents, my grandfather was a little more comfortable about talking about his heritage. He was no longer afraid of being deported back to Canada. He spent hours upon hours talking to me, teaching me the ways that he learned as a child. Our talks were always on a one on one basis and on a very serious level. Most often, they occured in Groton, MA, where he owned a summer home. We spent hours in the wooded surrounds of the summer cottage, him teaching me wilderness foods, that'd keep me alive, in the event of a disaster! He taught me that Mohawk men needed to honor and cherish women. Because without women, there would be no continuation of life.He taught me that there was strength in being quiet! That silence was the sign of a very strong person. I have heeded his teachings and walked the road of my Native Forefathers for the past 20 years. I have always know that I was different! I just simply never fit anybody's mold, of what was expected of me. I've spent my entire life trying to do what was right, and trying to be a role model for others that followed in my path. Even though I was raised in the Catholic religion and have received all the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, I fell away from the Church about 20 years ago and started to follow the Mohawk Longhouse religion. It's deals with spiritualality and the belief that everything on Mother Earth (Turtle Island) has a spirit and that we're all equal. I cherish the elements and honor all living and inanimate things!

My grandmother use to hate my grandfather talking about his culture in her presence. In 1920, they returned to Canada to visit my Grandfather's friends and relatives. They were treated like Royalty! by then, my grandfather had become a successful businessman. She actually reported that she hated visiting people on the Canadian Mohawk Reserve of Kanawake (Caugnawaga). She regarded them as pagan's and a much lower social class than herself. In 1954, upon returning to Canada for the first time in 34 years, she was much more mellower and reported enjoying her visit with her husbands relatives! I was there and saw first hand at her reserve at being gentile. I remember being so disappointed that the relatives living at Kanawake didn't live in teepee's. They lived in tar paper shacks! I was 8 years old at the time and simply didn't know any better. That year, my cousin Mary Bertini, went with us to Canada. She was as proud as I was to visit our Canadian relatives. We continued to visit Canada on summer vacations for the next several years. The Tremblay's family summer home was in Chambly! Site of Fort Chambly, where the Mohawk's joined forces with the French in 1704 to raid the Village of Deerfield, Massachusetts. I remember, my grandfather telling me, that as a young boy he played in a band associated with the Fort. He was a drummer! Today, Fort Chambly is on the Canadian National Landmark Heritage Trail!

Amazing Facts............

DID YOU KNOW?

 

 

WATER:
1.   75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
2.   In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
3.   Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
4.   A glass of water will shut down midnight  hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a Univ. Washington study.
5.    Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
6.    Preliminary research shows that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of

       sufferers.
7.    A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the

       computer screen or on a printed page.
8.    Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by

       79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
 

And now for the properties of

COKE :
1.    In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after  a car accident.
2.   You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.
3.   To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The

      citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China .
4.   To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil

       dipped in Coca-Cola.
5.   To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
6.   To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
7.   To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
8.    To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular  cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.
9.    It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
 

For Your Info:
1.   The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4days. Phosphoric acid also

       leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.
2.   To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for

       Highly corrosive materials.
3.    The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!
 

Now the question is, would you like a coke or a glass of water?

Bear Removers.......?

A man wakes up one morning to find a bear on his roof. So he looks in the yellow pages and sure enough, there's an ad for "Bear Removers."

He calls the number, and the bear remover says he'll be over in 30 minutes. The bear remover arrives, and gets out of his van. He's got a ladder, a baseball bat, a shotgun and a mean pit bull.

"What are you going to do," the homeowner asks?

"I'm going to put this ladder up against the roof, then I'm going to go up there and knock the bear off the roof with this baseball bat.

When the bear falls off, the pit bull is trained to grab his testicles and not let go. The bear will then be subdued enough for me to put him in the cage in the back of the van."

He hands the shotgun to the homeowner.

"What's the shotgun for?" asks the homeowner.

"If the bear knocks me off the roof, shoot the dog."

The Miracle of WD-40.............

THE MIRACLE OF WD-40 

 

I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known WD-40 product.  

When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!

Then try it on your stovetop... Viola!  It's now shinier than it's ever been.  You'll be amazed.

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "Water Displacement" compound. They were successful with the Fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.

The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.  The workers were so pleased with the pro- duct they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home.  The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans.  The rest is history.  Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would  hurt you.

Here are a few of the 1000s of uses: ~Protects silver from tarnishing. ~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. ~Keeps flies off cows. ~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways. ~Restores and cleans chalkboards. ~Removes lipstick stains. ~Removes tomato stains from clothing. ~Keeps scissors working smoothly. ~Loosens stubborn zippers. ~Removes splattered grease on stove. ~Keeps chiggers away from the kids. ~Untangles jewelry chains. ~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. ~Stops squeaks in electric fans. ~Lubricates prosthetic limbs. ~Restores roof racks on vehicles. ~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. ~Removes stains on stainless sinks. ~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. ~Removes grime from barbecue grills. ~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. ~Keeps shower doors water spot free. ~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. ~Rids swings of squeaky noises. ~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. ~Spray umbrella stem - easier to open. ~Spraying it on arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. ~Removes all traces of duct tape. ~WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. ~Removes crayon from walls. ~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch. ~Keeps pigeons off balcony. (they hate smell) ~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures  - catch big one in no time.  ~Lubricates gear shift and mower-deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers. ~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open. ~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers. ~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tri-cycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling. ~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. ~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. ~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers. ~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch. ~Saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone! ~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.   ~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape smudges (sticky label tape), is also a lovely  perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days! ~Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!  Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring.  It doesn't seem to harm the finish, and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off .  Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. ~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!  Use WD-40!

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT.............

Zero Gravity

When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ball point pens would not work in zero gravity.  To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion developing a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside-down, on almost any surface including glass and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 300 degrees C.  The Russians used a pencil.  Your taxes are due again--enjoy paying them.

 

Our Constitution

They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq.  Why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it worked for over 200 years and, heck, we're not using it anymore.

 

Ten Commandments

The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments in a Courthouse is that you cannot post "Thou Shalt Not Steal," "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery" and "Thou Shall Not Lie" in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians!   It creates a hostile work environment.

Noah in 2007

It is the year 2007, and Noah lives in the United States. The Lord speaks to Noah and says, "In one year I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on the earth.  Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark."

In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark. Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark. 

"Remember," said the Lord, "You must complete the Ark and bring everything aboard in one year."  

Exactly one year later, a fierce storm cloud covered the earth and all the seas of the earth went into a tumult. The Lord saw Noah sitting in his front yard weeping. "Noah," He shouted, "Where is the Ark?"  

"Lord, please forgive me!" cried Noah. "I did my best but there were big problems. First I had to get a permit for construction, and Your plans did not comply with the codes. I had to hire an engineering firm to redraw the plans. Then I got into a fight with OSHA over whether or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system and floatation devices. Then my neighbor objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning commission. I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a ban on cutting trees to protect the Spotted Owl. I finally convinced the US Forest Service that I needed the wood to save the owls. However, the Fish and Wildlife Service won¹t let me catch any owls. So, no owls. The carpenters formed a union and went out on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the National Labor Union. Now I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no owls. When I started rounding up the other animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They objected to me only taking two of each kind aboard. Just when I got the suit dismissed, the EPA notified me that I could not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn¹t take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of the Creator of the Universe. Then the Army Corps of Engineers demanded a map of the proposed new flood plans. I sent them a globe. Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that I am practicing discrimination by not taking godless, unbelieving people aboard! The IRS has seized all my assets, claiming that I¹m building the Ark in preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes. I just got a notice from the State that I owe some kind of "user tax" and failed to register the Ark as a "recreational water craft."  Finally, the ACLU got the courts to issue an injunction against further construction of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it is a religious event and therefore unconstitutional. I really don¹t think I can finish the Ark for another 5 or 6 years!" Noah wailed.

The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine, and the seas began to calm.  A rainbow arched across the sky. Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you are not going to destroy the earth, Lord?"

"No," said the Lord sadly, "The government already has." 

Banana's

FEEL LIKE GOING BANANAS?  NOW IS THE TIME...

This is interesting. After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas have  three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. 

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.  

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.  

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. 

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke   

Brain Power:  200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. 

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.  

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. 

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.  

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.  

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady  

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.  

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.  

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.  

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6 and B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.  

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.  

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of >Medicine", eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of >death by strokes by as much as 40%!   

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!   

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Attitude is Everything!

 

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked  in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.

 "Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today?"  So she did.  And she had a wonderful day.

 The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.

 "H-M-M," she said,  "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today." So she did and she had a grand day.

 The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.

 "Well," she said, "today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail." So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

 The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head!

"YEA!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!" 

Attitude is everything!

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

"Walking Eagle"

 

Senator Hillary Clinton was invited to address a major gathering of The American Indian nation two weeks ago in upper New York State She spoke for almost an hour on her future plans for increasing every Native American's present standard of living, should she one day become the first female President.

She referred to her career as a New York Senator, how she had signed "yes" for every Indian issue that came to her desk for approval.  Although the Senator was vague on the details of her plan, she seemed most enthusiastic about her future ideas for helping her "red sisters and brothers".

At the conclusion of her speech, the Tribes presented the Senator with a plaque inscribed with her new Indian name - Walking Eagle.

The proud Senator then departed in her motorcade, waving to the crowds. A news reporter later inquired of the group of chiefs of how they had come to select the new name given to the Senator.

They explained that Walking Eagle is the name given to a bird so full of shit it can no longer fly

My Native American Name........

 

I'm honored to talk to you about my Mohawk name. Typically, in years past, Mohawk children were not named at birth, or by their parents. That duty fell upon the Clan Mother. Usually the child's name had a relationship or bearing to something the Clan Mother had seen or felt about the child, while in it's presence. A "Naming Ceremony" is a very special day for a Mohawk child. And it usually takes place between the ages of 2 to 6. Today, it has the aire of baptism in a christian family. But in the past it had more of a Mother Nature/Mother Earth connection.

 

I was raised by my grandparents and since we were not living on a Reserve or Reservation, we were not in close contact with a Clan Mother. Thus, the duty of giving  me my name, fell upon my grandfather, who was the next in line, under such conditions.  I was named Broken Feather at the age of 4 1/2. The thought behind my name is as follows.  During my birth it was discovered that the delivery would be an upside down breech birth.  Dwelling upon my life, my grandfather observed that I was always very tiny (light as a feather) and I was (always getting hurt/broken). As a result of his observations, he felt that the Creator would be pleased if he named me Broken Feather.  I was actually named Edward Clarence Smith, JR. at birth, and had my name changed to Edward Clarence Tremblay at the age of 1, by my Grandparents.  Chandler was the name I got at the age of 12 from legal adoption!

I ask the Creator to bring peace and health into your lives! I pray he has listened to my talks with him and has acted upon my requests!

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Edward Broken Feather

AOL'S HOMESTEADING BOARD

I need to take the time to acknowledge my long time presence on AOL's Homesteading Board. I actually use to be a part of the survivalism board, but AOL eliminated that board and blended it into the homesteading board! I have tremendously enjoyed sharing my lifestyle and commitment to the rural lifestyle, that includes, foraging for wild edibles, raising animals and my native american heritage! I have so many internet aquaintences, "Minnie", "LisaAlso, no longer in Singapore", "Karen Lane", "Bev", "Biherbs", and Tetravera. If I didn't mention your name, please don't feel slighted, I've simply forgotten. I concider myself to be the luckest man alive, to have been able to have done everything I've ever wanted to do in life! My one failure in life was my marriage! But, it generated my precious daughter Renee!  My many interests in life, and my ongoing business interests consume huge amounts of my time, but I'll always find time to return to the Homesteading Board. That lifestyle will always be my roots! I truly have a love affair with mother nature, which I guess derives from my native american heritage!

Wild Turkey Feathers

A genuinely wonderful woman by the name of Elizabeth, from Natick/Wellesley, MA has befriended me and gone out of her way to gather wild turkey feathers and sent them to me! These feathers are a genuine act of love and devotion from this woman to my family, that has a deep regard for her and her kindness! Since I'm not a card carrying recognized native american, but rather a Mohawk Metís, I'm not legally allowed to own eagle feathers. So in my Metís world, turkey feathers have a huge value and significance! It allows me to teach my grandson to honor the presents that Mother Nature persents us with. Since these feathers will be utilized in the making of Native American Regalia, it also teaches my grandson that as a Native American, we utilize everything that Mother Nature provides us! Elizabeth, if you read this post, thank you for your wonderful kindness! I, my family and my grandchildren thank you for your unbelieveable thoughtfulness! You are truly a genuine Angel!

 

Edward Broken Feather