Puddle Stomper Extraordinaire

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” November 5, 2021 By Steven Maisenbacher When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles. ~ Pooh Bear One time along the way in Phoenix, Arizona, the child in me came out to play. It had been hot asContinue reading “Puddle Stomper Extraordinaire”

Panther & Sneak-up Dances

The Creeks and Their Dances (3) By Ghost Dancer Panther Dance Now I must speak about the Panther or Tiger Dance. This dance is conducted by the Panther or Tiger Clan for members of the clan and those who want to invoke or call for the spirit of panther or tiger to come to them.Continue reading “Panther & Sneak-up Dances”

Monsters In the Closet

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” November 1, 2021 Steven Maisenbacher I’m thinking this sounds crazy, but I also have given it a lot of thought, like years’ worth, and over the years I’ve come to the conclusion that as a child I did so many badContinue reading “Monsters In the Closet”

Con Aired

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Sometime along the way, it’s been so long ago, I’m not sure when, but I am sure where – about 30,000 feet in the air, somewhere over the state of Michigan, or between Michigan and Chicago. It wasContinue reading “Con Aired”

Turkey Dance

The Creeks and Their Dances (2) By Ghost Dancer The turkey is a prominent winged figure in Mvskoke culture. Turkey is known for its constant vigilance and quick readiness to fight for its flock; its proud demeanor and its dance of love. The Mvskoke admired the turkey for its flying skills, its ability to liftContinue reading “Turkey Dance”

Where Do the Words Go?

Along the Way Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Rummaging Around in My Head – Just a minute ago I’m laying down with the earplugs in, under the blankets all toasty warm and comfy but I am not at rest, “Artists Workshop.” I don’t know what’s going on butContinue reading “Where Do the Words Go?”

Boogerized

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher I gotta share a secret with ya. You may not know it but sometimes when you get that “I’m not alone feeling” you’re right. See I know for a fact that Booger sneaks around “visiting” folks as heContinue reading “Boogerized”

The Naturally Sacred Way Our Ancestors Danced

The Creeks and Their Dances (1) By Ghost Dancer To truly understand the history and culture of the early South-eastern Mvskoke Creek People, it is essential that we learn to respect their customs and mores exactly as they were. Nowhere are the strengths, beauty, and good-heartedness of this ancient culture more apparent than in theirContinue reading “The Naturally Sacred Way Our Ancestors Danced”

It Occurs to Me

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher I seem to have found a new hobby. It involves just staying in my bed, thinking, and letting my mind wander across the fields of my thoughts and wishes, ear plugs in, eyes closed, blankets pulled up, orContinue reading “It Occurs to Me”

Stir Crazy

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Well hello there and welcome to “Where the hell did that come from!” I’m your host, Walks On The Grass and for the next however long it takes I will be introducing you to a very special andContinue reading “Stir Crazy”