There are about 600 different tribes in the United States, each with their own different culture, language and traditions. In Wisconsin, where I currently reside, there are 12 such tribes, and in Arizona, where I grew up, there are 23. In my lifetime, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some different tribal members in both…
Tag: history
Ejection from bar result of pride in family history
I will not relent when it comes to my family history. I made that clear in my last post when a public figure pronounced the first name of Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski as “Cashmere.” I wasn’t the only one who was honked off about it. My sweetheart, Todd, who has some Polish blood in…
What’s in a name? In this case, it’s not a sweater
We should honor our heroes. I was taught that from a very young age. We should especially honor our heroes in the military, especially those fight in wars for our freedom. In my family, we have an ancestor that I have always been proud of—Casimir Pulaski. For those who are not aware of him because…
Rural Roots and American Rainbows 