1. Dr. Super-Dotty: Oberlin BA, Yale MA, U. of Michigan
PhD. Three kids and career in Humanities at Illinois Institute of Technology
and University of Michigan. Loved it but found myself in a giant candy
store, craving a loaf of bread.
2. Simplified life: dropped out, married Lakota sundance leader,
moved to Pine Ridge Reservation, SD, raised sacred herd of buffalo. One-room
log cabin, no electricity, no running water, no books, many stories. Joined
ancient oral culture, learned Lakota. My tiyoshpaya (extended family) taught
me generosity, co-operation, and respect -- for the land, the elders, the
children. Respect for all my relations: birds, rocks, trees, surrounded
by the Everywhere Spirit.
3. Moved to Corvallis, OR, to honor my own father when ill. Discovered
my own native Molalla roots, joined Red Cedar Circle. Singer for healing
ceremonies, maker of star quilts. Calyx contributing editor. Moved to Whale
Watcher’s Delight to write full-time, study ocean and sky.
