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Oglala girl and puppy (1891)John C. H. Grabill collection, Library of Congress (Public Domain in USA)
Oglala girl and puppy (1891)John C. H. Grabill collection, Library of Congress (Public Domain in USA)
Tenskwatawa (1768-1836): He battled alcohol abuse, which he beat. But defeat at Tippecanoe derailed his efforts for Indians to live independently of whites.
Tenskwatawa (1768-1836): He battled alcohol abuse, which he beat. But defeat at Tippecanoe derailed his efforts for Indians to live independently of whites.
John Badollet (1757-1837): This author's 4th great grandfather. He opposed slavery and fought for fair treatment of Indians.
John Badollet (1757-1837): This author's 4th great grandfather. He opposed slavery and fought for fair treatment of Indians.
Bell ("Bourdon") from Notre-Dame de Paris, in the South tower. Photo shared IAW terms of GNU documentation, but without author Tristan Nitot's endorsement
Bell ("Bourdon") from Notre-Dame de Paris, in the South tower. Photo shared IAW terms of GNU documentation, but without author Tristan Nitot's endorsement
Howling is an aspect of complex communication. Wolves mate for life; rear cubs tenderly; show affection; balance ecology by preying on sick and injured animals.
Howling is an aspect of complex communication. Wolves mate for life; rear cubs tenderly; show affection; balance ecology by preying on sick and injured animals.
A friendly backyard giant, our curly willow welcomed us under a billowy canopy in 2007 & gave us a green parasol for picnics and games on many summer afternoons
A friendly backyard giant, our curly willow welcomed us under a billowy canopy in 2007 & gave us a green parasol for picnics and games on many summer afternoons
Curly willows have weak wood, we later learned, but thick branches supported a rope swing for our grandchildren without a creak or groan.
Curly willows have weak wood, we later learned, but thick branches supported a rope swing for our grandchildren without a creak or groan.
While we played, the giant overseer of our yard cast angular, eerie, fascinating shadows upon the lawn and walls.
While we played, the giant overseer of our yard cast angular, eerie, fascinating shadows upon the lawn and walls.
Halloween 2009, a little imagination revealed the spectral skull that screamed above the lonely grave stones--the shadows of our willow fell on our garage!
Halloween 2009, a little imagination revealed the spectral skull that screamed above the lonely grave stones--the shadows of our willow fell on our garage!
Willows have weak wood & short lives. Our tree gave us many good times, yet became a costly hazard. We sadly had her molecules reorganized, 1-8-2015. RIP Curly!
Willows have weak wood & short lives. Our tree gave us many good times, yet became a costly hazard. We sadly had her molecules reorganized, 1-8-2015. RIP Curly!
Bark feels good to touch; it's wonderful to smell; it holds designs like islands in tiny life-streams for us to see & follow. Can you hear it? It speaks of life
Bark feels good to touch; it's wonderful to smell; it holds designs like islands in tiny life-streams for us to see & follow. Can you hear it? It speaks of life. Listen
Mohamedou Ould Slahi: Imprisoned with no charges filed against him since 2001; tortured, abused, insulted - he bears no grudge, he holds no ill-will toward any
Mohamedou Ould Slahi: Imprisoned with no charges filed against him since 2001; tortured, abused, insulted - he bears no grudge, he holds no ill-will toward any man!
Richard Wright (1908-1960): Grandson of slaves, educated by voracious reading; he said, "I want my life to count for something." His books testify to his succes
Richard Wright (1908-1960): Grandson of slaves, educated by voracious reading; he said, "I want my life to count for something." His books testify to his success.
Sojourner Truth (ca. 1797-1883): Abolitionist & activist for women's and human rights; chose her perfect name in 1843; a name perfect for "Ms." in 1971!
Sojourner Truth (ca. 1797-1883): Abolitionist & activist for women's and human rights; chose her perfect name in 1843; a name perfect for "Ms." in 1971!
Daryl Davis: Respected R&B boogie-woogie piano player, he also has a powerful way with words, befriending 3 KKK leaders who became his friends and left the Klan
Daryl Davis: Respected R&B boogie-woogie piano player, he also has a powerful way with words, befriending 3 KKK leaders who became his friends and left the Klan!