Reminders Left By Ancestors.
Reminders left by ancestors.
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1. Is she a main character? YES.
2. Does this character fall in love with a white man? NO.
3. Does this character end up raped or killed at any point during the story? NO / NO.
Jax and Roki from Fancy Dance both pass The Ali Nahdee Test!
Woven Through Generations
Monica Zavala (Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, Acjachemen, and Mexican)
acrylic on canvas. 15” x 30”
When we engage in the art of hair braiding, we infuse it with the purity of our intentions, a gesture that takes on profound significance when it's the tresses of a beloved individual we weave. The act of braiding becomes a powerful symbol, as we intertwine three sections of hair, each one representing the mind, the body, and the spirit.
In my youth, my mother would lovingly braid my hair, creating cherished moments that have left an indelible mark on my heart. As the passage of time bestows maturity, I find myself continuing this timeless tradition by tenderly braiding her hair. In this cycle, we bridge the generations, preserving this beautiful connection that transcends both time and space. The hands that perform this act of love and tradition are mine, as I braid my mother's hair, perpetuating the legacy of our shared bond.
A little something ahead of the SoCal #stormageddon #StormWatch #HurricaneHillary #TropicalStormHilary #LosAngeles #plantingnatives #CANativePlants
Indigenous People's Day
I am an immigrant to the land of the Tongva, aka the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians.
Californians know this area as Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Channel Islands.
There's many photos and videos teaching and sharing their history and traditions on the website linked above. Here's one.
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (Native American: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, Montana, born 1940),
Memory Map, 2000
Oil on canvas 34 x 46 in (86.4 x 116.8 cm)
Private collection
Haven't worked out all week. I did write a short story. Didn't write my report. Kinda lost.
Today: 1/5/25
Well I was able to get somethings done. Not as many as I wanted to. I felt lethargic and slow. Like my body was extra heavy. Not sure
Today: 1/19/25
I didn't very good last week. Not sure what happened. I had to go back to understanding why I want these things. Took the oldest to a splatter room. They seemed to enjoy it. It helped me get out of my head. Work is picking up and going to be taking a lot of time. Did five 12 hr sifts last week.
by ryanresatka
Today: 1/9/2025
I did nothing I was supposed to except 20 mins of physical activity. Laundry not dishes are piled up but damn it, I should have done it. So cold, so tired when I got home.
Reflection: I don't like the intellectual work of being a student. It makes these classes so hard. I'd rather be doing the physical work.
Tomorrow:
Complete one paragraph of assignment. Complete step goal. Put away laundry. One load of dishes and put away. That should be enough to keep things consistent with out over burdening my broken brain. Caffeine will help.
