Hi Everyone.
It's been a long time since I've had the energy or desire to add to my blog. I was diagnosed with stomach cancer back in November of 08, and really had a rough winter and spring season. I'm glad to report that I was just given a clean bill of health this past week. Gotta stay vigilent though, cause cancer is rampant in my family!
Pow-Wow season has started in southeastern new england, and I'm jumping back into it with both feet. I have this increadible urge to raise badly needed funds for One Spirit, to assist their efforts to aid the Oglala Lakota Sioux @ Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. I raised $356.00 last weekend at a pow-wow in Brooklyn, CT. and I'm scheduled to do another pow-wow this weekend in Dighton, MA., but it's suppose to rain all weekend, so I don't know how successful I'll be at raising money!
This past fall, I was contacted by a woman, that I'll always concider the genuine love of my life. She had just gone through a divorce and wanted to thank me for being, of all things, a real nice guy, while we dated! Because I never had closure on our relationship, I wanted to start all over! But, alas, it wasn't to be. That's OK, she'll always be my one true love. I finally did get the closure I needed. I wish her happiness and I'm getting on with my life. Princess, if you read this, I still love you!
I'm working on a potential deal with a local radio station to do a weekly one hour program on Native Americans, in the general Woonsocket, RI area. There's lots of Wampanoag, Narragansett, Abanaki and Mohawk that live in the area, so it'll be intresting to see what arises!
I'm now on Facebook and Linkedin with profiles. It's actually fun to be retired and financially stable. This latest stock market crisis has cost me dearly and I'll never live long enough to see the recovery of the substancial funds that I have lost. If murder wasn't a crime, I'd kill Bernie Madoff sp?. I'm a Joe Nobody that did OK in life and lost over 160 thousand on wall street. My first house cost me $9,970 dollars, back in the early 1960's, today, that doesn't even buy a new car!
I see in the news that North Korea is acting up again. North Korea wouldn't be a problem if only President Truman authorized the use of a Nuclear Bomb on North Korea back in 1951. But alas, they're now a threat to peace in southeast asia and the world. I still think a nuclear bomb on North Korea is warranted. Same thing for Iran if they don't stop the bullshit with their threats to world peace! Why oh why can't the nations of the world join in harmony and genuine peace.
As soon as I figure out how to operate the program of my new digital camera, I'll be posting some pictures. Seems like everytime I get comfortable with a new computer program, it becomes obsolete and I have to start over again. I bought my first real computer system back in 1981. It was a Apple Lisa, the first computer with a mouse. I actually liked this system. It cost me 10 thousand dollars. But, I got ants in my pants and my second system was a Digital Rainbow, that too cost 10 grand. I hated the rainbow. Way too many commands to make it operate. My next computer was a Packard Bell. This had a early windows operating system and I loved it. I now have a custom made PC system with mega speed and mega storage, that I absolutely love! Who know what's next??????
Signing of for now, but more to come!
Ed
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
The Price of Freedom!
I came across this photo today, which is a sober and solemn reminder of the price of freedom! This photo breaks my heart!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Carol Jean Vigil
On Friday, March 27th., Carol Jean Vigil 61, The Nation's first Native American female judge passed to the Spirit World. She died at Tesuque Pueblo, N.M. No cause of death was given.
At her swearing in ceremony, She wore a black robe with beaded Pueblo Indian symbols of mountains, lightening, clouds and rain embroidered on the shoulders. She was also affiliated with Isleta Pueblo and a shining beacon, for all Native American women.
She received her bachelor's and law degrees from the University of New Mexico. After passing the bar------she was the first Pueblo Indian woman to be admitted and worked for Indian Pueblo Legal Services Inc.
She was elected to New Mexico's 1st. Judicial District in June 1998.
Sadly missed by friends, relatives, Tribal officials, and all Native Americans!
At her swearing in ceremony, She wore a black robe with beaded Pueblo Indian symbols of mountains, lightening, clouds and rain embroidered on the shoulders. She was also affiliated with Isleta Pueblo and a shining beacon, for all Native American women.
She received her bachelor's and law degrees from the University of New Mexico. After passing the bar------she was the first Pueblo Indian woman to be admitted and worked for Indian Pueblo Legal Services Inc.
She was elected to New Mexico's 1st. Judicial District in June 1998.
Sadly missed by friends, relatives, Tribal officials, and all Native Americans!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Value of Native Corn Husk Dolls!
In Iroquois civilization , dolls are more than just playthings. Dolls play an important role within the Iroquois culture. Not only do they emulate traditional clothing and imitate roles people play in the community, they also serve as tools to pass on culture and values. The stories dolls hold include how they were crafted, who they were crafted by, and who or what they represent. What are the tales behind the faces of Native dolls? What lessons do they teach when they are passed to the next generation? Dolls were for young boys as well as young girls. The Iroquois culture made Corn Husk Dolls, that were so important, that many of them today, rest in Museums! The Dolls are recognized for their cultural contributions to the history of the Iroquois. So, the next time your eyes rest upon a Corn Husk Doll, do not pass it off as a insignificant toy or plaything! It has earned its place in Native American History.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
What Do You Think?
The Decaying of America........
There isn't a day that goes by, where I don't read about, out of the blue, suicide's taking place across America! My gut feeling is that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The present decaying of America, has been brought about by the greed and lunge for power, by banking corporations, insurance company's and wall street brokers. Why aren't these lowlife vultures being brought before the court system, for Treason to the American people? Instead, Congress and others in Washington, DC decide to offer billions, and perhaps trillions, before they're through, to bail out these ruthless bastards that sold out America! This country is in the midst of a total and unrelenting breakdown, that's going to last for years to come! People are losing their jobs, having forclosures by banks on their homes, and having their automobiles reposessed. These everyday americans are struggling to come to grips, with where the money is going to come from, to pay their bills! When all thought and efforts hit a stone wall, there's going to be a mass suicide take place, that is going to make the average american shudder in horror! One meal a day may become the norm for average americans. I still believe that america is on the brink of a blue collar armed rebellion, that's going to make the civil war look like a birthday party! There is a price to be paid by a nation that has flaunted their wealth and power for too many decades! With the Pakistani government making a truce with the Taliban, how long do you really think its going to take before the Taliban, overtakes the Pakistani government and their nuclear weapons! The Taliban wouldn't think for two seconds about using nuclear weapons on the free world. Food, medicine and weapons are going to become more important than stock and bonds! You can't eat gold, silver and hard currency! The world is in a place that it's never before faced. Adapting to the new world conditions will be the hardest thing american's have ever had to do. Not all will adapt, make no mistake, suicides will abound! This is not a doomsday prophecy, just my thoughts about what I see happening in the world in general. What do you think?
Posted by Broken Feather at 12:57 PM
There isn't a day that goes by, where I don't read about, out of the blue, suicide's taking place across America! My gut feeling is that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The present decaying of America, has been brought about by the greed and lunge for power, by banking corporations, insurance company's and wall street brokers. Why aren't these lowlife vultures being brought before the court system, for Treason to the American people? Instead, Congress and others in Washington, DC decide to offer billions, and perhaps trillions, before they're through, to bail out these ruthless bastards that sold out America! This country is in the midst of a total and unrelenting breakdown, that's going to last for years to come! People are losing their jobs, having forclosures by banks on their homes, and having their automobiles reposessed. These everyday americans are struggling to come to grips, with where the money is going to come from, to pay their bills! When all thought and efforts hit a stone wall, there's going to be a mass suicide take place, that is going to make the average american shudder in horror! One meal a day may become the norm for average americans. I still believe that america is on the brink of a blue collar armed rebellion, that's going to make the civil war look like a birthday party! There is a price to be paid by a nation that has flaunted their wealth and power for too many decades! With the Pakistani government making a truce with the Taliban, how long do you really think its going to take before the Taliban, overtakes the Pakistani government and their nuclear weapons! The Taliban wouldn't think for two seconds about using nuclear weapons on the free world. Food, medicine and weapons are going to become more important than stock and bonds! You can't eat gold, silver and hard currency! The world is in a place that it's never before faced. Adapting to the new world conditions will be the hardest thing american's have ever had to do. Not all will adapt, make no mistake, suicides will abound! This is not a doomsday prophecy, just my thoughts about what I see happening in the world in general. What do you think?
Posted by Broken Feather at 12:57 PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Mongolia Meat Market.......
Hi Everyone.
This picture shows Byambagerel (her first name) selling unrefrigerated horse meat, in her native country of Mongolia. It's a miracle that these people live and survive under these conditions! Another reason to be thankful for living in the United States! Did you know that horse meat is still sold in two states, in the United States? Weiners are made from horse meat and still sold in Rhode Island and New York! Most people don't believe me when I tell them about weiners being made from horse meat, but it's a fact. Ya gotta love America, even with all its faults!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Compassion Beyond Human Bounds!
Without exception, this man is my HERO! Stopping to tend to a Koala, injured in the Australian wild fires, rebuilds my belief in my fellow man.
Broken Feather
Monday, February 9, 2009
Dreaming vs Reality
Dreaming about what you wish to be true, is not a reason to believe it will come true! Are dreams something that can come true with perserverance, action and faith?
If you have dreams, what are you doing to make them come true? Are your dreams reasonable and within viable limits? Are you dreaming about the possibility of reality becoming a fact, or is your dream, so unreasonable, the chances of it becoming a reality are wishful thinking!
For years, I was the ultimate dreamer. I lived my dream for 25 years, only to finally come to the realization, my dream was a drawback to the continuation of my life and my life's work. I do not regret my dream, but it's now time to move forward in life and be happy! I have devoted ONE THIRD of my life to a dream that will never happen. Now I must live my life for myself and what I truly believe in. I believe in me. I believe in my ability to raise awareness of the plight of the Oglala Lakota Sioux on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. I believe in my financial foundation, which provides interest free loans to women in third world countries. I believe in my teachings to native american children about their heritage. And most of all, I believe in my strong cultural background to my Native American ancestors. I wonder which of my ancestors I look most like. I am greatful for my ancestors and their struggle to survive in their world, where they were treated as foreign. I do not wish to ask you not to dream, but I say to you now, that dreams that you dream, do not always come true. Most of all, always believe in yourself, for believing in yourself is by far, more important than wishful thinking.
Edward Broken feather
If you have dreams, what are you doing to make them come true? Are your dreams reasonable and within viable limits? Are you dreaming about the possibility of reality becoming a fact, or is your dream, so unreasonable, the chances of it becoming a reality are wishful thinking!
For years, I was the ultimate dreamer. I lived my dream for 25 years, only to finally come to the realization, my dream was a drawback to the continuation of my life and my life's work. I do not regret my dream, but it's now time to move forward in life and be happy! I have devoted ONE THIRD of my life to a dream that will never happen. Now I must live my life for myself and what I truly believe in. I believe in me. I believe in my ability to raise awareness of the plight of the Oglala Lakota Sioux on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. I believe in my financial foundation, which provides interest free loans to women in third world countries. I believe in my teachings to native american children about their heritage. And most of all, I believe in my strong cultural background to my Native American ancestors. I wonder which of my ancestors I look most like. I am greatful for my ancestors and their struggle to survive in their world, where they were treated as foreign. I do not wish to ask you not to dream, but I say to you now, that dreams that you dream, do not always come true. Most of all, always believe in yourself, for believing in yourself is by far, more important than wishful thinking.
Edward Broken feather
A Point in your Life.....
There comes a point in your life when you must realize:
Who really matters,
Who never really did,
And who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So, don't worry about people from your past,
there's a reason why, if they didn't make it to your future.
Edward Broken Feather
Who really matters,
Who never really did,
And who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So, don't worry about people from your past,
there's a reason why, if they didn't make it to your future.
Edward Broken Feather
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Native American Vision of Circle..........
1. We are our own best experts. No one knows us better than us. Nobody but us has seen with our eyes the things we've seen, and most importantly, no one but us has experienced our lives in quite the same way that we have. What others do know of us, they know only through what they see and what we tell them. It is our choice whether or not to invite others to see with our eyes or walk in our shoes; it is their choice whether or not to do so.
2. We are our own worst enemies. No one does a better job of deceiving us or treating ourselves badly than we do. No one can do a better job of finding ways to ignore our innermost thoughts and fears than we can. Certainly, other people may try to make us feel badly, or want us to be different than we are; however, their success depends on our willingness to let them succeed in doing so. Our success in doing ourselves wrong depends solely on intention.
3. The worst thing about having so many choices is having to choose. No one can say for sure who is truly worse off: the one who is forced to do something and wishes she or he could do something entirely different, or the one who freely chooses to do something and later regrets it.
4. Imagination is the one true measure of freedom. It’s not a matter of what you can or cannot do, but what you think you can or cannot do that matters. Inevitably, the rest will follow in time. Being open to experience or the possibilities of every situation reflects the inner strength of one who has established harmony within oneself.
5. Wisdom is having more questions than answers. The one who has found all the answers to his or her questions has run out of questions. The one who has run out of questions has run out of learning. A person who ceases to learn has also ceased to experience. And a person who has run out of experience cannot be wise.
6. Search long and hard enough for something and you’ll surely find it. Sometimes we look for something when there is nothing. However, if we keep looking for it to be there, almost miraculously it will be–this is especially true of limitations. Moreover, the harder we look for a certain quality of limitation, the more likely it is to appear before our very eyes. At the same time, if you look too hard for something you might miss it altogether.
7. Sometimes we try so hard to be what we're not that we may forget who we are. Our nature provides us with opportunities for becoming something much greater than ourselves. However, if a circle tries to bend by ignoring its center, it’s no longer a circle.
2. We are our own worst enemies. No one does a better job of deceiving us or treating ourselves badly than we do. No one can do a better job of finding ways to ignore our innermost thoughts and fears than we can. Certainly, other people may try to make us feel badly, or want us to be different than we are; however, their success depends on our willingness to let them succeed in doing so. Our success in doing ourselves wrong depends solely on intention.
3. The worst thing about having so many choices is having to choose. No one can say for sure who is truly worse off: the one who is forced to do something and wishes she or he could do something entirely different, or the one who freely chooses to do something and later regrets it.
4. Imagination is the one true measure of freedom. It’s not a matter of what you can or cannot do, but what you think you can or cannot do that matters. Inevitably, the rest will follow in time. Being open to experience or the possibilities of every situation reflects the inner strength of one who has established harmony within oneself.
5. Wisdom is having more questions than answers. The one who has found all the answers to his or her questions has run out of questions. The one who has run out of questions has run out of learning. A person who ceases to learn has also ceased to experience. And a person who has run out of experience cannot be wise.
6. Search long and hard enough for something and you’ll surely find it. Sometimes we look for something when there is nothing. However, if we keep looking for it to be there, almost miraculously it will be–this is especially true of limitations. Moreover, the harder we look for a certain quality of limitation, the more likely it is to appear before our very eyes. At the same time, if you look too hard for something you might miss it altogether.
7. Sometimes we try so hard to be what we're not that we may forget who we are. Our nature provides us with opportunities for becoming something much greater than ourselves. However, if a circle tries to bend by ignoring its center, it’s no longer a circle.
Silence
Could silence be the answer for confrontation? By ruffling your feathers and getting in the face of an person, there is nothing gained, but the need to raise the confrontation to a hightened level. Silence leaves the purported conveyor of confrontation questioning their motives and what is to be gained by such actions. Years ago, as a child, my Grandfather told me of the strength and wisdom of silence, but at the time the true meaning excaped me. Today, I understand the power and wisdom of silence and use it often. It ends the confrontation. How does a person answer the quietness of silence? Silence will always be the answer, where none is warranteed!
Edward Broken Feather
Edward Broken Feather
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Strength.......
STRENGTH! A measure of how well you hide the pain, of life, knowing that there are abused and hungry children in the world.
Edward Broken Feather
Edward Broken Feather
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Miracle of my Life!
Taken from the web and personalized to my daughter Renee.
"Before you were conceived,
I wanted you.........
Before you were born,
I loved you.........
Before you were here an hour,
I knew I would do anything for you......."
RENEE, You are the Miracle of My Life!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Making the world a better place!
Hi Everyone,
I'd like for you to meet Zenaida, a 20 year old single mother of one child. She sells groceries at home, in Pantipampa, two hours away from the city of Ayacucho, Peru. She also cultivates potatoes in her land, which she then sells at the markets in the city of Lima. Finally, she breeds animals.
Thru KIVA, she has applied for a loan for 3000 soles, which she will invest in the purchase of rice, sugar, oil, candies, sodas and beer.
Zenaida’s dreams are to buy a house in Ayacucho, improve her business and provide her daughter with a good education.
This young woman, is one of the many women in third world countries, that I have focused my philanthropy towards. I look for women, that are raising children, but also contributing to the family's finances. In the real world, this young lady, doesn't have any vital assets, nor past credit, to be able to go to a bank for a loan. Thru KIVA and local MFI's, credit is available to women like Zenaida. Roughly 85% of the loans I'm involved with are to women. I'm pleased to say that the repayment of all my loans has been on time and in full. This allows me to refunnel the funds back into KIVA, funding new loans. I have loaned to women in Peru, Mexico, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Ghana, Iraq, Bolivia, Honduras, Philippines, Uganda, Paraguay, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Kenya, Togo, Nicgaragua, Equador, Ukraine to name a few.
My mentality is such, that I believe that it's in the best interest of humanity, to help raise the living standards in third world countries, especially among women. The financing they receive empowers them to better their lives. It tells them that people, somewhere on the earth, care about them enough to provide a loan.
I ask you to check out www.kiva.org
Sunday, February 1, 2009
It's Time To Set The Record Straight!
CENSUS 2010
WHY THE 2010 CENSUS IS IMPORTANT TO ALL AMERICAN INDIANS
Should I Identify as Native American in the 2010 Census?
It is absolutely critical that all “non-enrolled” Native Americans, and those people that can prove lineal descent from a Native American ancestor, self-identify as “Native American in Combination with One or More Races” when completing their 2010 Census questionnaires! Get the message out – pass this along to your family members and other Indian friends.
Results of the 2000 Census
For the first time ever, the 2000 Census measured “Native Americans in Combination with One or More Races,” That number totaled 4,119,301. The number of Americans that reported themselves “Native Alone” was 2,475,956 (these are considered predominantly enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. The difference between these two numbers equals 1,643,345. This is significant because this 1,643,345 represents the number of persons that self-identified as “mixed-blood”
It must be pointed out that the 2000 Census was “flawed” - in that it did not provide a method to distinguish what percentage of the 1,643,345 were enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe that chose to identify using this category only. However, it is generally accepted that the vast majority of these (perhaps exceeding 90%) are “non-enrolled” members of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
Many of them are likely to be direct lineal descendents of an “enrolled” member that do not qualify under tribal membership policies that impose a “Content of Degree of Indian Blood” (CDIB) requirement, yet they feel strongly tied to their Indian ancestral heritage. (Example: The great-grandchildren of a ‘full-blood’ Indian will not meet a 25% CDIB).
The 2010 Census will correct this flaw to obtain accurate measures. This is due to the importance these numbers have related to funding formulas directly linked to the federally recognized tribes.
Reasons for Self-Identifying as Mixed Blood Indian in 2010
There are several reasons why “non-enrolled” Native Americans, and those people that can prove lineal descent from a Native American ancestor, should self-identify as Mixed Blood Indians:
The 2010 Census can accurately enumerate the number of mixed blood Indians in America that still feel strongly linked to their Native American ancestry.
It can be used as an indicator that identifies “unmet need” for the Native American population that is “not served” or “underserved.”
How will this benefit Mixed Blood Indians in the United States?
The Census is the single most important event in America that drives all Federal “Formula” and “Need-Based” funding decisions for the next 10-year period. Mixed bloods must not miss this opportunity to document the need! Various American Indian organizations will use these Census 2010 figures over the next 10 years to apply for charitable services and grant programs to meet the needs of non-enrolled Mixed blood Indians. While most federal dollars are earmarked only for use by ‘federally recognized’ tribes – there remains millions of dollars that are “set-aside” to serve Native American Indians that live off reservations. These funding opportunities are made available to “organizations that serve Native Americans.”
Housing, housing assistance, and homeless programs.
Education and education assistance projects.
Economic assistance and employment assistance programs.
Scholarly cultural and heritage research about the Metis Nation.
Health and wellness, substance abuse, and social justice funding.
Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business financing loans.
WHY THE 2010 CENSUS IS IMPORTANT TO ALL AMERICAN INDIANS
Should I Identify as Native American in the 2010 Census?
It is absolutely critical that all “non-enrolled” Native Americans, and those people that can prove lineal descent from a Native American ancestor, self-identify as “Native American in Combination with One or More Races” when completing their 2010 Census questionnaires! Get the message out – pass this along to your family members and other Indian friends.
Results of the 2000 Census
For the first time ever, the 2000 Census measured “Native Americans in Combination with One or More Races,” That number totaled 4,119,301. The number of Americans that reported themselves “Native Alone” was 2,475,956 (these are considered predominantly enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. The difference between these two numbers equals 1,643,345. This is significant because this 1,643,345 represents the number of persons that self-identified as “mixed-blood”
It must be pointed out that the 2000 Census was “flawed” - in that it did not provide a method to distinguish what percentage of the 1,643,345 were enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe that chose to identify using this category only. However, it is generally accepted that the vast majority of these (perhaps exceeding 90%) are “non-enrolled” members of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
Many of them are likely to be direct lineal descendents of an “enrolled” member that do not qualify under tribal membership policies that impose a “Content of Degree of Indian Blood” (CDIB) requirement, yet they feel strongly tied to their Indian ancestral heritage. (Example: The great-grandchildren of a ‘full-blood’ Indian will not meet a 25% CDIB).
The 2010 Census will correct this flaw to obtain accurate measures. This is due to the importance these numbers have related to funding formulas directly linked to the federally recognized tribes.
Reasons for Self-Identifying as Mixed Blood Indian in 2010
There are several reasons why “non-enrolled” Native Americans, and those people that can prove lineal descent from a Native American ancestor, should self-identify as Mixed Blood Indians:
The 2010 Census can accurately enumerate the number of mixed blood Indians in America that still feel strongly linked to their Native American ancestry.
It can be used as an indicator that identifies “unmet need” for the Native American population that is “not served” or “underserved.”
How will this benefit Mixed Blood Indians in the United States?
The Census is the single most important event in America that drives all Federal “Formula” and “Need-Based” funding decisions for the next 10-year period. Mixed bloods must not miss this opportunity to document the need! Various American Indian organizations will use these Census 2010 figures over the next 10 years to apply for charitable services and grant programs to meet the needs of non-enrolled Mixed blood Indians. While most federal dollars are earmarked only for use by ‘federally recognized’ tribes – there remains millions of dollars that are “set-aside” to serve Native American Indians that live off reservations. These funding opportunities are made available to “organizations that serve Native Americans.”
Housing, housing assistance, and homeless programs.
Education and education assistance projects.
Economic assistance and employment assistance programs.
Scholarly cultural and heritage research about the Metis Nation.
Health and wellness, substance abuse, and social justice funding.
Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business financing loans.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ponderings!
Every now and then I get a brain rushs! Since my mind never ever shuts down, I find it difficult to sleep, I find it difficult to enjoy the peacefulness of rest, unless I am on the mountain, I so love. The following are some of my thoughts about life, and the ability to evaluate life as Creator would have wanted.
I believe you are free to invent your life into anything you want it to be!
I also believe that it is necessary to face the facts of your life with dignity.
Isn't it true? That your smile will tell you what makes you feel good?
Creator gave us a brain and the power of thought and choice, to make us aware that good sense, is the master of life!
Please dwell on the following! If you don't have time to live your life now, when will you?
To claim ignorance, never settles the question of intelligence, nor compassion!
Every single person has the ability for accomplishment! But, you must believe in the power granted to you, to do so!
If you fail to master the power of hearing, you'll travel though this world with bias's in your thought process!
The strongest power given to us by Creator, is the power of LOVE! Without love there is no communion between man and women! Without love there is no accumulation of wealth by mankind. Without love, compassion falls to the wayside! Without the love to till the earth, there is no food source! Without the power of love, the reason for education is fruitless! Without LOVE, there is no reason for life, for life is the reason to LOVE!
Edward Broken Feather
I believe you are free to invent your life into anything you want it to be!
I also believe that it is necessary to face the facts of your life with dignity.
Isn't it true? That your smile will tell you what makes you feel good?
Creator gave us a brain and the power of thought and choice, to make us aware that good sense, is the master of life!
Please dwell on the following! If you don't have time to live your life now, when will you?
To claim ignorance, never settles the question of intelligence, nor compassion!
Every single person has the ability for accomplishment! But, you must believe in the power granted to you, to do so!
If you fail to master the power of hearing, you'll travel though this world with bias's in your thought process!
The strongest power given to us by Creator, is the power of LOVE! Without love there is no communion between man and women! Without love there is no accumulation of wealth by mankind. Without love, compassion falls to the wayside! Without the love to till the earth, there is no food source! Without the power of love, the reason for education is fruitless! Without LOVE, there is no reason for life, for life is the reason to LOVE!
Edward Broken Feather
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Hunger and Genocide
For the past twenty years of my life, I have been dedicated to children, family and the end of world hunger. To be hungry, robs you of your soul. To be hungry is the slow assassination of mankind, but it's especially dispicable when children are involved. Most of you will think of African Children, when you hear about hunger, but please be made aware that there are Native American Children on Reservations in North America that are dying from hunger and cold! Their deaths can be directly attributed to the policy's of the United States Goverment! Why is this treatment of children, and Native Americans being tolerated to begin with! Millions of dollars are spent by the US Government, to create a blanket of cover up to this unbelievable genocidal effort! Where is the outrage from the people that are aware of this on going condition? Silence is not the answer to the ongoing genocide of Native Americans by the United States Government! When will the stupidity of all this stop?
President Obama, Stop the murder of innocent man. women and children, just because they are Native Americans! To the leaders of the United States of America, have you no shame in your quest for domination of Native Peoples?
President Obama, Stop the murder of innocent man. women and children, just because they are Native Americans! To the leaders of the United States of America, have you no shame in your quest for domination of Native Peoples?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Native Pride!
I've become a mentor to Narragansett and Wampanoag children, a couple of times a month. It's really opened my eyes to a sad set of circumstances. I see first hand that native parents are predisposed with everyday events and are not paying attention to the teaching of their heritage to their children. I don't think they understand the seriousness of their actions. Yes, there are some parents that are gun ho, but for most it's a non issue. It breaks my heart that they're walking away from their heritage. On some days, with the kids, I do a show and tell, other days I talk about history and the structure of Narragansett and Wampanoag Tribes throughout history. Some really basic knowledge, like when the Puritans met the great Wampanoag Chief Massasoit. Massasoit, was not the Chiefs name. The term Massasoit was a Wampanoag system of rank, equal to "Supreme Chief". His name was Ousamequin, which meant Yellow Feather! At the time of the Pilgrims arrival, it's estimated that there were some 60 thousand Wampanoag Indians in the Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod area. Instilling pride into the children of who they are, is very rewarding to me. When I talk about their history, I have some of the kids sitting on the edge of their seats! I learned a long time ago, if you make the lecture interesting, they will listen and listen they do!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Moose Mountain Retreat.........
Hi Everyone!
For those of you close to my activities, you know I spent from December 23, to January 2 in the mountains of New Hampshire, on a sort of Spiritual Retreat. I usually try to spend Thanksgiving Week and Christmas time through the New Year in the mountains. Some people go to church, mosque, temple or other places of worship to share their life with their God. I choose to walk the wilderness, that Creator, created. The closest I ever feel to my Creator is in the wilderness. The wilderness is alive with all living things and since I believe we are one in spirit, it is also a time for me to talk with and give thanks to, the Great Mystery.
I'd had originally planned to start my mountain journey on Christmas Eve Day, but just couldn't wait. I left on tuesday the 23rd. After a almost 3 hour ride, I arrived at Moose Mountain. Getting out of my wagon, a cold breeze slapped my face and I felt happy to be alive. Packing my goods on the sled that I would drag into the woods from a waist belt and ropes, I had this sense of joy. After dressing properly for my trek and stowing all my gear on the sled, I then put on my snow shoes and proceeded into the woods, sled in tow. I was able to walk atop the two plus feet of snow beneath my feet easily as the snow cap was frozen. My real sense of concern came when I approached the very steep 300 foot decline into the revine where my long house is. With the snow pack so frozen, attempting to go down the slope on snow shoes could have become a real problem. With that in mind, I took off the snow shoes and made the descent, digging my boots into the snow pack. At the bottom, I paused for a moment to catch my breath, admire my accomplishment, and put my snow shoes back on.
Within a half hour I was at the long house. First order of events was to light a fire in the wood stove and unpack my gear. I hadn't brought any food, except for coffee, sugar and creamora. So food was my next train of thought. I stoked the small wood stove, grabbed my shotgun and off I went in persuit of something to eat.
Well, I never did spot anything to shoot at, but I returned to base camp with a lot of bull rushes/cat o nine tails, and a whole lot of teaberry's! The rushes can be eaten raw, peeled and boiled, or fried like potatoes! So rushes it was, with teaberry's for desert. It's going to be a GOOD week! The stream ( Jones's Brook ) that runs all year round was crackling as the ice on the banks broke away and flowed down stream. The stream isn't but 15 feet from the front entrance to the long house and seemed to sing and talk to me all evening! I could live here forever! I simply feel 20 years younger being here. This will be my first attempt to document my stay on the mountain, since I started coming here more than 23 years ago. I originally purchased this 150 acre mountain paradise for a woman that I loved deeply, after she had left me. For years and years I hope she would see her error and return to make us complete. But alas! For me now, this is simply a Spiritual experiance and it has been, since I began to follow my Native ways. It is a time for me to walk in the Wilderness Cathederal , that Creator has created for those lucky enough to recognize it as such! I do not know if I am special, but I do know that I'm blessed to recognize and appreciate the experiance! Another stoking of the stove and I will turn in for the night. My sleeping bag is rated to 25 degrees below zero, so I know I will sleep comfortable.
It is now the 24th and early morning I think, but I'm not sure, because I'm taking very strong medications for my 5 broken ribs.I left my cell phone in my wagon and I don't normally wear a watch, so I'll assume it's the morning of the 24th. I have relit the wood stove and will get some water from the stream for coffee. I need to go exploring my property later in the morning to see what Mother Nature has changed and created. My chest is causing extreme pain and the morphine and codine drugs I have been prescribed are becoming more attractive, but they take me to lala land which isn't wise here in the extreme wilderness.
I've traveled high on the mountain. I think it's Christmas Day, but I'm not sure. I have discovered an oak tree loaded with acorns and spent about an hour collecting them. My ribs hurt so bad, I had the fear of passing out at any moment. I think I will try to cut the recommended medication to half doses to maintain some sense of sanity and awareness, but address the pain. I talk to Creator every single moment of my time on the mountain. After all I am a visitor to his wilderness creation.
I think it is sunday, it's light but overcast with rain showers. I have the coffee water on the wood stove and after many boilings, I've turned the acorns into a sort of paste for frying in a pan as griddle cakes. I've mashed some scarce blueberries I found, for a topping on the griddle cakes. Life in general is good, now if I could get my health back, I'd really be living the life of Reilly!
I went back up on the mountain today looking for snow shoe rabbit, and of all things, I slipped and fell crossing a stone wall on my descent. I hit my ribs falling and I passed out. When I awoke it was dark out. I got myself off the stone wall and made myself as comfortable as possible for my night's stay on the mountain. When I awoke it was daylight. Not knowing what time it actually was I started my trek down the mountain to the long house. It seemed I walked for hours and I probably did. When I reached Jone's Brook, it was just a question of how far I was upstream from camp. Another long trek and finally the longhouse was in sight.
First order of the day was to start a fire, and get some water for coffee. I was so tired and sore that I layed down atop my sleeping bag and dozed off. When I woke up, the fire was out, and the coffee water was cold. By now, I was hungry, so I relit the fire and prepared some cat o nine tails for cooking. My left chest really hurts, so I've made the decision to take one of the codine pills and hope for the best.
It's a new day but I don't know which day it is. I had the strangest terrible dream last night.(maybe drugged induced, because I never dream), I dreamed that it was the year 2010 and the United States was at war on our own homeland. I was a fighter in a homeland militia and armed with several weapons that were not government issue. I was fighting, but I didn't know who I was fighting against. There was much confusion and carnage everywhere. This dream was so vivid and real that I remembered every moment of it. I think that it was some kind of a civil war, started by blacks rioting after the assassination of President Obama by Arabs Terriorist's! During this trying time, the Country of Iran bombed Israel with more than one nuclear bomb. Israel inturn unleashes hundreds of nuclear bombs on Iran and Syria. The entire world is in turmoil and International relations are at their worst in hundreds of years! And then I wake up! I'm really rattled by this dream and will have to re-evaluate how I look at the near future!
A couple of days have past and I have stayed near base camp. My food supply is ok and my ribs are seemingly less painful. I have received mental messages that the coming year will be full of demands of my time. That many people will seek me out for my thoughts on agenda's important to them. I will also be asked to increase my attention to causes that attract my sense of equality. My health seems to be of importance, to the people attached to my mission assisting those in need.
While here on the mountain, I have had an open dialogue with Creator. I begin my day with talks to Creator and continue to talk to Creator through out the day. The Great Mystery sometimes answers me, but in un-obvious ways! It's OK by me because I know my faith in Creator will not wane! Creator has NEVER EVER failed me, in my mission to help my fellow man!
I will leave the mountain soon, which is in itself, a source of energy, faith, spirituality, and love in my life. On the mountain, I survive, due to my ancestral roots and my admiration for my ancestors, where I strive to live up to their expectations.
I'll forge forward into the new year with a positive message of healing and unity and hope people will adhere to this message I send to all. To all that read this blog, please know I love you!
For those of you close to my activities, you know I spent from December 23, to January 2 in the mountains of New Hampshire, on a sort of Spiritual Retreat. I usually try to spend Thanksgiving Week and Christmas time through the New Year in the mountains. Some people go to church, mosque, temple or other places of worship to share their life with their God. I choose to walk the wilderness, that Creator, created. The closest I ever feel to my Creator is in the wilderness. The wilderness is alive with all living things and since I believe we are one in spirit, it is also a time for me to talk with and give thanks to, the Great Mystery.
I'd had originally planned to start my mountain journey on Christmas Eve Day, but just couldn't wait. I left on tuesday the 23rd. After a almost 3 hour ride, I arrived at Moose Mountain. Getting out of my wagon, a cold breeze slapped my face and I felt happy to be alive. Packing my goods on the sled that I would drag into the woods from a waist belt and ropes, I had this sense of joy. After dressing properly for my trek and stowing all my gear on the sled, I then put on my snow shoes and proceeded into the woods, sled in tow. I was able to walk atop the two plus feet of snow beneath my feet easily as the snow cap was frozen. My real sense of concern came when I approached the very steep 300 foot decline into the revine where my long house is. With the snow pack so frozen, attempting to go down the slope on snow shoes could have become a real problem. With that in mind, I took off the snow shoes and made the descent, digging my boots into the snow pack. At the bottom, I paused for a moment to catch my breath, admire my accomplishment, and put my snow shoes back on.
Within a half hour I was at the long house. First order of events was to light a fire in the wood stove and unpack my gear. I hadn't brought any food, except for coffee, sugar and creamora. So food was my next train of thought. I stoked the small wood stove, grabbed my shotgun and off I went in persuit of something to eat.
Well, I never did spot anything to shoot at, but I returned to base camp with a lot of bull rushes/cat o nine tails, and a whole lot of teaberry's! The rushes can be eaten raw, peeled and boiled, or fried like potatoes! So rushes it was, with teaberry's for desert. It's going to be a GOOD week! The stream ( Jones's Brook ) that runs all year round was crackling as the ice on the banks broke away and flowed down stream. The stream isn't but 15 feet from the front entrance to the long house and seemed to sing and talk to me all evening! I could live here forever! I simply feel 20 years younger being here. This will be my first attempt to document my stay on the mountain, since I started coming here more than 23 years ago. I originally purchased this 150 acre mountain paradise for a woman that I loved deeply, after she had left me. For years and years I hope she would see her error and return to make us complete. But alas! For me now, this is simply a Spiritual experiance and it has been, since I began to follow my Native ways. It is a time for me to walk in the Wilderness Cathederal , that Creator has created for those lucky enough to recognize it as such! I do not know if I am special, but I do know that I'm blessed to recognize and appreciate the experiance! Another stoking of the stove and I will turn in for the night. My sleeping bag is rated to 25 degrees below zero, so I know I will sleep comfortable.
It is now the 24th and early morning I think, but I'm not sure, because I'm taking very strong medications for my 5 broken ribs.I left my cell phone in my wagon and I don't normally wear a watch, so I'll assume it's the morning of the 24th. I have relit the wood stove and will get some water from the stream for coffee. I need to go exploring my property later in the morning to see what Mother Nature has changed and created. My chest is causing extreme pain and the morphine and codine drugs I have been prescribed are becoming more attractive, but they take me to lala land which isn't wise here in the extreme wilderness.
I've traveled high on the mountain. I think it's Christmas Day, but I'm not sure. I have discovered an oak tree loaded with acorns and spent about an hour collecting them. My ribs hurt so bad, I had the fear of passing out at any moment. I think I will try to cut the recommended medication to half doses to maintain some sense of sanity and awareness, but address the pain. I talk to Creator every single moment of my time on the mountain. After all I am a visitor to his wilderness creation.
I think it is sunday, it's light but overcast with rain showers. I have the coffee water on the wood stove and after many boilings, I've turned the acorns into a sort of paste for frying in a pan as griddle cakes. I've mashed some scarce blueberries I found, for a topping on the griddle cakes. Life in general is good, now if I could get my health back, I'd really be living the life of Reilly!
I went back up on the mountain today looking for snow shoe rabbit, and of all things, I slipped and fell crossing a stone wall on my descent. I hit my ribs falling and I passed out. When I awoke it was dark out. I got myself off the stone wall and made myself as comfortable as possible for my night's stay on the mountain. When I awoke it was daylight. Not knowing what time it actually was I started my trek down the mountain to the long house. It seemed I walked for hours and I probably did. When I reached Jone's Brook, it was just a question of how far I was upstream from camp. Another long trek and finally the longhouse was in sight.
First order of the day was to start a fire, and get some water for coffee. I was so tired and sore that I layed down atop my sleeping bag and dozed off. When I woke up, the fire was out, and the coffee water was cold. By now, I was hungry, so I relit the fire and prepared some cat o nine tails for cooking. My left chest really hurts, so I've made the decision to take one of the codine pills and hope for the best.
It's a new day but I don't know which day it is. I had the strangest terrible dream last night.(maybe drugged induced, because I never dream), I dreamed that it was the year 2010 and the United States was at war on our own homeland. I was a fighter in a homeland militia and armed with several weapons that were not government issue. I was fighting, but I didn't know who I was fighting against. There was much confusion and carnage everywhere. This dream was so vivid and real that I remembered every moment of it. I think that it was some kind of a civil war, started by blacks rioting after the assassination of President Obama by Arabs Terriorist's! During this trying time, the Country of Iran bombed Israel with more than one nuclear bomb. Israel inturn unleashes hundreds of nuclear bombs on Iran and Syria. The entire world is in turmoil and International relations are at their worst in hundreds of years! And then I wake up! I'm really rattled by this dream and will have to re-evaluate how I look at the near future!
A couple of days have past and I have stayed near base camp. My food supply is ok and my ribs are seemingly less painful. I have received mental messages that the coming year will be full of demands of my time. That many people will seek me out for my thoughts on agenda's important to them. I will also be asked to increase my attention to causes that attract my sense of equality. My health seems to be of importance, to the people attached to my mission assisting those in need.
While here on the mountain, I have had an open dialogue with Creator. I begin my day with talks to Creator and continue to talk to Creator through out the day. The Great Mystery sometimes answers me, but in un-obvious ways! It's OK by me because I know my faith in Creator will not wane! Creator has NEVER EVER failed me, in my mission to help my fellow man!
I will leave the mountain soon, which is in itself, a source of energy, faith, spirituality, and love in my life. On the mountain, I survive, due to my ancestral roots and my admiration for my ancestors, where I strive to live up to their expectations.
I'll forge forward into the new year with a positive message of healing and unity and hope people will adhere to this message I send to all. To all that read this blog, please know I love you!
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