The Creeks and Their Dances (9) By Ghost Dancer Now many of you have never heard the sounds or seen a more exotic and exciting dance than the war dance. In the old, old days the sound would cause such a great excitement in any town, but there is lots to talk about before weContinue reading “War Dance”
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Normally Abnormal
Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Thanksgiving Week 2021 Now I generally don’t bash the Bureau of Prisons, but sometimes ya just gotta tell it like it is. Otherwise most of the fine people will never believe that things like this happen, but theyContinue reading “Normally Abnormal”
Memories
Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher I am not sure where they go or how they are stored in our minds, but I am amazed at the things I can remember and the flashes of things that stand out when I let my mindContinue reading “Memories”
Alligator Dance
The Creeks and Their Dances (6) By Ghost Dancer The alligator dance is one of the most beautiful, sensual, and time-honored dances of the old days. Alligator is a powerful war clan of the people; an ancient totem spirit and an ancient elder of life from the oldest days. Ceremonially, young men passed into manhoodContinue reading “Alligator Dance”
A Boy and His Sled
Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Once upon a time along the way, I had a little winter fun in Gilmer, West Virginia. Yes, it was cold as heck there, see it’s nestled in the mountains of West by god Virginia, and when IContinue reading “A Boy and His Sled”
Homeless
Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher I am homeless. After nearly 37 years of captivity, when I get out of prison I will go to a halfway house for a while. After that I will have nowhere to go, homeless. This fact is increasinglyContinue reading “Homeless”
Then Everyone is Gone But Me
Along the Way… Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” November 9, 2021 By Steven Maisenbacher I have to say this, I am always glad when my friends get to go home before me. But what a lot of you may not know about me is the fact that I have separation anxietyContinue reading “Then Everyone is Gone But Me”
Owl Dance
The Creeks and Their Dances (4) By Ghost Dancer One big misconception about our traditions is the owl. Many tribes west of the Mississippi fear the owl as bad medicine (a bad sign). To us the owl is very wise and sees things that others don’t see, has the ability to see into the darkness.Continue reading “Owl Dance”
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”
Journeys of the Spirit 