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”
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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”
Traditional Native Family Values
Reflections for Native American Month By Ghost Dancer In reflecting on traditional Native family values and practices, it occurs to me that most families now days are dysfunctional and always bickering. Many families are broken up, separated and never experience a true loving family. Even now days, the young families forget about their parents whoContinue reading “Traditional Native Family Values”
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”
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?”
Journeys of the Spirit 