"Get to the reservation early enough and we'll go "Elk hunting" in the morning," my 78 year old uncle said. He makes a pot of caffeinated coffee in the old percolator just for me and cooks eggs by spooning hot bacon grease over them. "Birch Stream Eggs" he called them. Cooked the way that his... Continue Reading →

The opinions are as numerous as the tribes themselves. It's helpful to remember that the description Native American is broad. Hundreds of separate Nations are indigenous to the North American continent with distinct languages and traditions. Trying to group all indigenous people and generalize their traits is like trying to say that anyone from Europe,... Continue Reading →

-in memory of my stepfather. Every week he waged war on the lawn, committing grass genocide. With classic rock blaring in his earbuds and a sip of liquid courage to numb the carnage, he unbolted the door to the operational outpost in the backyard.  He primed and cranked the war machines. His New Balance sneakers... Continue Reading →

I cheated at a game of Operation against my niece. In a few moments her father would be here with the police to take her away from my sister and spark a long custody battle. It's the family curse. Our Dad didn't raise us. His Dad didn't raise him. Grandpa's mom ran off and started... Continue Reading →

Most of us are lucky enough to be gifted a brain and two hands that are intimately linked to work together. Some may have been born with added challenges. Regardless, I believe that everyone has the capacity to create art. Follow your interests and curiosities. Learn a seemingly obsolete skill like driving a stick-shift. Learn... Continue Reading →