Twas the night before...

T’was the night before Christmas and all thru the teepee

Not an eyelid was shut because nobody was sleepy.

The Wal-Mart bags were hung by the fire so neat,

Hoping Chief Nick would fill them up with smoked meat.

 

The children were nestled all snug in their beds

While visions of fry bread men danced in their heads.

With ya-yah in her kerchief and my hair braided tight

We turned up the scanner to entertain us tonight.

 

Then all of a sudden a crash we did hear,

The rez dogs started barking but that’s the norm around here.

The moon on the breast of the new falling snow

Gave the luster of midday to my rez car below.

 

When what do my ndn eyes should appear

But an ndn sleigh with eight tiny reindeer!

With a little rez driver so stoic but quick

I knew in a moment it must be Chief Nick.

 

More rapid then Rez Ballers the reindeer they came

And he pointed with his lips then called them by name.

On Fancy Dancer, on Smoked Meat, on Thomas and Victor,

On Back Strap, on Philbert, on Black Cloud and Trixster.

 

Ssshhh! Land beside the teepee, quiet for good reason

We have to be careful it’s deer hunting season.

The stickers on his sleigh read "I love baloney"

Another one said "My other ride is a pony."

 

The one in the middle said "NDN Power"

There was duct tape and bailing wire holding it together.

When the teepee flap opened I just hung my head,

For I just finished off his stew and fry bread.

 

He was dressed in full regalia from his head to his moccs,

His outfit fully beaded right down to his socks!

His huckleberry eyes twinkled, his braids were like WOW!

You have to see it for yourself, he was just … somehow!

 

The stump of his peace pipe held tight in his teeth

And the smoke signals encircled his head like a wreath.

His face was kind of greasy and he was ndn size,

He had a commod bod only a skin could recognize.

 

He spoke not a word just flashed his Tribal ID.

He left a block of cheese and new tape recorder under the tree.

He left hand drums and blankets and round dance CDs,

Huckleberry pies and the new N Cree!

 

Then he pointed with his lips, gave a big hearty AYYE!

And he danced out the door and jumped in his sleigh.

I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight

Merry Christmas to all!  Let’s round dance tonight!

 

HO-ka! HO-ka! HO-ka!

CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY CHALLENGED

CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY CHALLENGED

1. SCHIZOPHRENIA: Do You Hear What We Hear?

2. AMNESIA: I Don't Remember If I'll Be Home for Christmas.

3. NARCISSIST: Hark the Herald Angels Sing--All About Me. ...

4. MANIC: Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants, and.....

5. MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER: We Three Queens Disoriented Are.

6. PARANOID: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town To Get Me.

7. BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER: Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire.

8. FULL PERSONALITY DISORDER: You Better Watch Out! I'm Gonna cry; I'm Gonna Pout! Maybe I'll Tell You Why.

9. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells.....

10. AGORAPHOBIA: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, but Wouldn't Leave My House.

11. SENILE DEMENTIA: Walking in a Winter Wonderland Miles from My House in My Slippers and Robe.

12. OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus So I Burned Down the House.

13. SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, While I Sit Here and Hyperventilate.

14. ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER: We Wish You a ... Hey Look!!! It's Snowing!!!

Now.. Question is :  Which one are YOU ? wink lol  I think I am #13  Special Thanks to Barry for this one, juss had to share!!! 

Hunker down for winter

I have been working on the online shop for the Holidayze, there are many items that now have FREE Shipping.  Great deal for picking up some One-Of-A-Kind Handcrafted gifts, that will be delivered to your door!  Please visit the shop here:

http://www.artfire.com/users/SixDirectionsTraders

Next, I have entered a beading contest at Artbeads.com and would be grateful if you took a look, passed the link on, and perhaps voted   You can see my entry here:

http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/61138/voteable_entries/11389589?ogn=website&order=recency&view_entries=1

This is the first of such contests that I have entered, there are Many Excellent entries competing. 

Well, I am enjoying the "off" time, LOL still not enough hours in the day!  We are hunkered down for winter here in Georgia.  There have already been several Freezing days and we have survived just fine.  I kinda can't wait for a little snow, I am curious to see what these Florida Doggies will think of it

Hope everyone is well and staying warm ~ Much Love and many prayers ~wrulf

 

Food Safety Modernization Act / Senate Bill S 510

This was sent to me from a good friend, I felt it needed to be shared

~wrulf

Food Safety Modernization Act / Senate Bill S 510

I'm sending some information on something I heard today that is scaring me, well, actually making me angry.

I heard today on my local station (KGVO 1290 am) that the Senate was going to deliberate on a bill that will fundamentally change our food resources as we know them.  There was a similar bill in the House that has already been passed.

Tomorrow is supposed to be the first day of the lame duck session, but I heard this bill was being looked at today in the Senate.  I can't find corroborating evidence that the Senate bill was actually presented today.  However, since it has been passed in the House, I think we all need to write all our Congressmen ASAP and let them know how we feel.

Here is a little quip from a neighbor of mine who has looked into it just a little:

"Tried to do a little research on this S 510, but couldn't find anything at all on Snopes.  It is called the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Apparently this bill was written by the CEO of Monsanto, who will be waiting for an appointment as Food Czar if and when it passes.
Of course, then Monsanto would have total control over all food produced in this country.  It will even make it illegal for individuals to have seeds!  It would go into effect in the event of some unnamed or under described "emergency."

This bill puts all our food resources in the hands of the Home Security department - which if you've been paying attention can't even safeguard our countries' borders against illegal aliens and those who wish to harm us, nor make appropriate decisions to do so.

So, all you backyard gardeners - whether you grow produce for fun or food, forget it.  You will not be allowed to and if you try, you could be arrested and have your garden confiscated or at the least, ravished.  Forget about the farmer's market because it will be against the law to give or sell any produce to a neighbor, etc.

Senator Tester (democrat, Montana) has co-authored an amendment that would allow small growers to be exempt - but don't be swayed by that - once the feds get their foot in the door, they can find their way around any amendment.  And who decides what a small grower is?  And does this bill protect us against the salmonella infected or harmful food we've gotten from China?  Personally, I believe not.

Coupled with this is the artificial inflation that is being initiated by our Federal Reserves that will drive food prices through the roof - called QE2 - because if I understand this correctly, they've already done QE1 (quantitative easing) which is supposed to inflate the US dollar to make us more level with the other countries in the power of our dollar - in other words, bring our buying and selling power down, and bringing up the third world countries to be more equal to us in our purchasing power.

So, in a year, the average person won't be able to afford buying food and we will not be able to grow it.

OK, think I'm nuts - I know my aunt does - either that or she doesn't want to accept what's going on because this is almost too much for us Americans to tale in - that our government would purposely put us in harms way.

But just think what this administration has been able to accomplish in less than two years.  Our unemployment is pretty steady at 10% (unless you want to take into consideration that it's really closer to 17% counting the people who have been on it so long they are no longer counted, and have given up, or the underemployed that are working part time and need a full time position, and etc.)  And take into consideration that almost half of the private sector has now been consumed by the government . . . the banking system, the medical arena, some car companies, and now what . . . The Food Industry???

And remember that they feds haven't been able to be trusted with our Social Security and that I will never be able to retire although I was promised that at 65 I could retire.  And that current retirees haven't received a COLA for two years (although the congressmen have certainly gotten their raises).  And remember they have mismanaged also our Medicare and now are taking money out of that to pay for their obamacare which which will be used to pay for abortions and medical care for illegal aliens.  And don't forget our bankrupt social security has also been used to pay for illegal aliens.

If you want to ever bring a country down to its knees, make the populace hungry!  And this administration is trying to do that, physically, financially, and morally.

Personally, this food thing is the straw that is breaking my back.  Please write to everyone you know and stand up to this affront to our life, liberty and our pursuit of happiness.

Once again, I ask you to contact your representatives in both the house and senate.  Tell them absolutely no.  The house bill was passed and now the senate bill may be on the table.  If the senate passes their bill they'll send it down to the house, then over to the president.  We all know he'll sign it because he wants more control over you and I.

One last suggestion - buy a few more groceries as long as you can afford to - and hide your seeds  LOL

A Gathering of Eagles Pow Wow

What a wonderful end to a Great pow wow season!  This small gathering has quickly become one of our favorite 'vacation' pow wows.  We worked pretty good here, but it is such peaceful grounds, wonderful locals, and the land owners are some of the most hospitable people you will ever meet. 

Every state flag is set around the rustic benched out circle.  A Creek encampment and row of teepee lodges on the north end of the grounds, with their respective inhabitants.  The town of 'Eagleville' at the south end of the grounds, where the cowboy shootout happens when the bank gets robbed.  Little Wolf had his children's village set up as well, and the train rides, flute playing, and storytelling rounded out a fantastic weekend.  If you are ever around Folkston, GA at this time, I would highly recommend stopping in to Dance, Camp, Shop, and relax at this event.

The following was sent to me by my good friend, and as she puts it, "Our God is right on time!"

Thank you Michele - I Love You

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.  Be kind anyway.

           If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.  Succeed anyway.

           If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.  Be honest and sincere anyway.

            What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.  Create anyway.

            If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.  Be happy anyway.

            The good you do today, will often be forgotten.  Do good anyway.

         Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.  Give your best anyway.

         In the final analysis, it is between you and God.  It was never between you and them anyway

 

Black Walnut Harvest

Most of my FB friends know that I have been working of the Black Walnut Trees here.  It has been a real Learning experience, and the Funny thing is - I DO NOT like Walnuts At ALL LOL!!! 

There is MUCH more to these trees than just the Nut Fruit, however!  The Leaves, Bark and Green Hull around the Nut have been used for medicine for years.  Below are some facts copied from websites that you might find interesting.   As I say, it has been very enlightening to work with this Medicine. 

 Black Walnut oxygenates the blood to kill parasites. The brown stain found in the green husk contains organic iodine which has antiseptic and healing properties. It is also used to balance sugar levels and burn up excessive toxins and fatty... materials.

Pet owners love to use Black Walnut as a natural worming option and it is also used in heartworm programs for a safer approach to killing them than the drugs.

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a rich source of the trace mineral chromium and is also high in iodine. The unripe hulls of the black walnut are high in vitamin C.

There is my work area for removing the hulls and soaking the Kernels.  I wore gloves, but my hands are Black.  Anyway, I will have Walnuts and Dried Hull Powder available.  I am trying to process as much as I can to take advantage of what has been provided by Mother Earth.   There was also a Branch that had to be removed from one of the trees, so I will get some bark too.  

One of the Many Projects in the Works here at Six Directions Traders!  Praise Creator Daily ~ Live by His Love ~ Pray for those in Need!

 

Many Projects in the Works!

Looks like we are going to do one more event before taking a much needed rest and restock.  It has been 4 years without a break on the pow wow trail, Florida in the Fall/Winter/Spring then North as far as Virginia all Summer and back again.  I have just restocked on the fly and "Dabbled" with the online shop.  I will soon be revising, updating and adding more inventory to the Artfire shop. 

http://www.artfire.com/users/SixDirectionsTraders

I have a new and exciting beading technique I taught myself from a French website. I still have some Breyers Ponies to Paint! 

So basically, I will be promoting the shop and any new product I am working on throughout the winter.  As Always Much Love and many Thanks to all my blogg readers, and Mega ShoutZ to my FB peeps.