My latest creations Cherokee Copper Bracelets and arm bands

Osiyo everyone and Osdv Sunalei I haven't been on in awhile, have been busy. Life takes unexpected turns and I am in one of the curves but I have been busy. I have been writing music and poems but I have started crafting Copper bracelets.

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Cherokee Totem pole photos

  2011 was very busy for me and my Native American Crafts well the totem pole is finished and up in the yard. Here are the photos Hope you enjoy.

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Sex Moccasins

A couple walked into a gift shop during a pow wow on the reservation. The Native American clerk said to them, I have some special moccasins  I think you would be interested in.

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The Town Crier: Local News: Cherokee heritage runs deep in Knowlton's ancestry (01/24/12)

She did a very good interview with me.

Old Family photos

  Well I thought it might be nice to share some old family pictures with ya. The picture of Grandpa Holley and Grandma Holley On the red couch. Grandpa was quarter Cherokee and grandmother was blackfoot....not real sure how much.

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Photo shoot of Joe's new CD/Delta music

Two Saturdays ago we went to a living hitory farm that transported you back to the 1930's to do a photo shoot. A friend of mine Joe Chipman is almost finished with his second CD with songs that deal with the delta back during that time period.

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Happy New year Cherokee Lodge

The year 2011 is almost over here at the lodge. I just want to say that in January The Cherokee lodge will celebrate it's first birthday. What a great time and great articles were published in 2011.

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Native American Indian Legends - The Bird Tribes - Cherokee

The eagle (awâ'hïlï) is the great sacred bird of the Cherokee, as of nearly all our native tribes, and figures prominently in their ceremonial ritual, especially in all things relating to war.

O.K. it's official my family are aliens

Had a great time with my aunt over Christmas. My cousin got to goofing off with her I cam and this is what we came up with. It was a blast. The two little boys are Chase and Landon they are very dear friends of the family. They call my aunt Marge Mammaw.

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"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - The Traditional Cherokee Belief System

The rivers, or "Long Man," were always believed to be sacred, and the practice of going to water for purification and other ceremonies was at one time very common.

"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Redbird Smith Story

Redbird was a "Little Captain" of the Keetowah Society prior to 1889, but after these changes were made and factionalism became more evident, he became more active. Within several years time, he was made ‘Head Captain’ for the Illinois District.

"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Ned Christie Story

Ned Christie was born December 14, 1852 in Rabbit Trap, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, now known as Wauhilla, Oklahoma.

Cherokee Story of Two Wolves

"One wolf is evil, unhappy, and ugly: He is anger, envy, war, greed, selfishness, sorrow, regret, guilt, resentment, inferiority/superiority, false pride, coarseness, and arrogance. He spreads lies, deceit, fear, hatred, blame, scarcity, poverty, and divisiveness."

Cabeza de Vaca - An Interlinear

An interlinear translation by the poet, Haniel Long, of Cabeza de Vaca's letter to the King of Spain depicting his eight year journey living with the "Indians" of Florida and the American Southwest (original written in 1536)

The Legend of The Cedar Tree

Tradition holds that the wood of the cedar tree holds powerful protective spirits for the Cherokee. Many carry a small piece of cedar wood in their medicine bags worn around the neck. It is also placed above the entrances to the house to protect against the entry of evil spirits.

Legend of The Tlanuhwa and The Uhktena

Legend of The Tlanuhwa and The Uhktena As told by David Michael Wolfe, Inage.

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23rd Psalms in Cherokee

Agigadiya gesvi Galonedi, naquadulisgvna gesesdi; itseiyusdi wagadiyvdodi aquvnisinidi naquvneho, Nav doyi amagev akatinidoha. Aquadadogi osdanagvne gudoviyvwanisata; ustideganvnv vhnai onisdiniadvneti akatinido.

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A foot chase on Christmas day. True story

Ok guys and gals hope everyone had a great Christmas their is one fellow who was in my home town that didn't. I know I tell a lot of stories but this one is not a joke it really happened. Alright this is the way it starts.

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United Native America. UNA museum displays white man artifacts.

The UNA museum of natural history will be adding another exhibit in mid January. The exhibit is an archaeological treasure says archaeologist Calvin Many Feathers. Archaeologists have spent two years at the dig site outside Plainsville Mississippi.

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Cherokee in a kilt

  Ok, someone asked me to post some photos of my kilt. Well here is a couple. These pictures are the ones that inspired me to lose the 60 extra pounds that I had. When I saw those pictures I knew it was time to eat a lot more healthier and to eat less.

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Sharing a few old pictures of my mother

Hope everyone had a very Native American Christmas. I did, I took off a little early to attend a friends funeral and then headed for Searcy Arkansas to surprise my aunt for Christmas. She was very tickled she said it was the best Christmas she has had in a long time.

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A Native American Christmas.

Twas the night before a Native Christmas and all through the tipi The dogs were curled up with the kids, the woman and me.   Snow was gently falling and soon it would cover all the ground We all waited patiently in hopes the sacred white buffalo would soon come ar …

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I'm I responsible? We were just trying to help.

I always try to do the right thing by my fellow man, neighbor or even strangers. Whenever I see someone in need, if I am able I am always willing to lend a helping hand. I found out sometime back that being a good Samaritan doesn't always pay in the end.

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