Picaresque

Picaresque is the adjective to describe writings about a common or low character who survives the pitfalls of life through luck or good fortune. My travels, interests, my animals, my photographs, my wonderful friends and family are featured.

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Location: Arapahoe, Wyoming, United States

(Note: Blogs read from bottom to top; scroll down for beginnings, scroll up for most current.) After 30 years in public administration and four degrees, as well as numerous workshops with luminaries in Education and Public Policy, life in a slower lane became a goal. Most recently I have done policy writing and consulting for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes. Mostly, I am just coasting slowly and gently downhill these days-seeking joy where I can find it before the glorious ride ends.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Powwow Time

Finally got my droopy ass out of the house and into the HEAT. I feel better for it but I had to interrupt my picture taking at the Northern Arapaho, Tribe's Ethete Powwow several times to start the Dodge Van and take Buster for air conditioned rides. Even with the sunshades and windows open it gets hot in there. I like powwows. There is great food, a friendly atmosphere, such a variety of people, all ages, sizes and shades. The traditions are great, the costumes- regalia, range from traditional to contemporary. The music is traditional and primal. Pounding drums and men singing soprano raises the hair on your neck.

This afternoon was devoted to encouraging the youth of the Northern Arapaho Tribe to strut their stuff. With new Casino funds in the stream some handsome prizes were ready to be handed out. There will be more dancers next year- mark my words. The attendance was good. People were mellow.

There is a web album and some more explanation at the link:

Northern ArapahoTribe Ethete Powwow

posted by Stephen's Pictures | 3:17 AM