tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5093748530159880597..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: There’s a Lot to Enjoy Early on a Beautiful MorningSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15842259346498031752014-08-14T23:33:09.103-04:002014-08-14T23:33:09.103-04:00Ive learned a lot from your post about the Native ...Ive learned a lot from your post about the Native Americans, and thank you for sharing and enlightening me. Because of the western movies I used to watched when I was young in the Philippines, I have a very different perception of them.<br />Another wow on your wildlife sightings, amazing animals!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84273145593807519132014-08-14T16:59:04.730-04:002014-08-14T16:59:04.730-04:00I'm a little embarassed to admit that until th...I'm a little embarassed to admit that until the last few years I had no interest in Native American history whatsoever, and me with Cherokee ancestry. Now every place I go I try to learn a little about the REAL natives and history of the area...I blame textbooks for my previous lack of interest. They suck the real drama and interesting parts of history dry and leave behind nothing but dates and names.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45005787700286867852014-08-13T21:36:01.848-04:002014-08-13T21:36:01.848-04:00The photos taken during that time, all people were...The photos taken during that time, all people were stoic looking. The reason was not what we would think, but that they could not hold a smile as long as it took for the very slow shutter speed. So said my grandfather who was a professional photographer in the late 1800's and very early 1900's. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23971479439702069662014-08-13T16:50:46.687-04:002014-08-13T16:50:46.687-04:00The Native American portraits are so powerful -- t...The Native American portraits are so powerful -- they remind me of the fabulous work of Edward Curtis. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14690749122460768552014-08-11T12:48:57.448-04:002014-08-11T12:48:57.448-04:00I missed the burros, darn it! While I was there a ...I missed the burros, darn it! While I was there a group of equestrians were there, too. Instead of cowboy hats, they were wearing flat topped hats. Except for the heat, I enjoyed my stay. I couldn't get into the museums because of Jack, but just seeing all the buildings at the center of the park was amazing to me--especially since they were all occupied.<br /><br />The plight of Native Americans truly was the most shameful part of our history, in my opinion. I share your passion. Did you hear the coyotes at night. They sounded like they were right outside of my trailer.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15283469826382159582014-08-11T00:47:06.961-04:002014-08-11T00:47:06.961-04:00well, I did not comment as there is really nothing...well, I did not comment as there is really nothing to say, I have read extensively about what happened, including "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee". It was a shameful part of America's history.... we never kept our promises, they were treated as nothing....Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8310823762635590022014-08-10T22:07:45.504-04:002014-08-10T22:07:45.504-04:00Those faces...
And, the beauty of the land and ani...Those faces...<br />And, the beauty of the land and animals. I LOVE the longhorn cattle! AND, I LOVE those beaded moccasins!!<br />Oh, and the prickly poppy - crinkly paper...<br />Really lovely photos and such wonderful documentation of so much of your travels and that you're sharing with us - Thank you!!<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66130843529523612962014-08-10T20:23:39.787-04:002014-08-10T20:23:39.787-04:00It's hard to wrap your head around the horribl...It's hard to wrap your head around the horrible tragedies of war that occurred on such beautiful landscapes.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-52849112720160590552014-08-10T19:04:58.132-04:002014-08-10T19:04:58.132-04:00Traveling though out this area of the country one ...Traveling though out this area of the country one comes across so many sad stories of the Native American's. What a terrible struggle with devastating results usually. <br /><br />Glad you were able to find some wildlife on your last day. There are so many wild burros around.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89834480718312251692014-08-10T18:20:04.781-04:002014-08-10T18:20:04.781-04:00Great post! I am really interested in western his...Great post! I am really interested in western history and a lot of our travels the first few years centered on that. I must have missed the last one and going to that next:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-20491735727866889792014-08-10T18:00:06.038-04:002014-08-10T18:00:06.038-04:00Burros!! And other wildlife - that certainly made ...Burros!! And other wildlife - that certainly made for a good day :) I can imagine the struggle of fighting there in winter around the stately buttes. What a history - it would be somewhat forgotten without the museums such as that one. I do enjoy the face shots; seeing those whose heritage that is. Sometimes it's difficult to know what to say in light of such a history full of discrimination and challenge. Those pictures show their strength.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40049039437354663222014-08-10T16:28:43.998-04:002014-08-10T16:28:43.998-04:00Love the picture of you in the sunflowers! Had go...Love the picture of you in the sunflowers! Had gotten behind in reading and now two incredibly deep posts in a row. Almost too much to fathom although I did know the story of Crazy Horse. We've never been in either of the Dakotas, but our trip across southern Nebraska a few years ago taught us much about the harsh conditions and difficult lives that are so much a part of our history. Now I just want to know and see more.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50292868706055870032014-08-10T13:51:42.407-04:002014-08-10T13:51:42.407-04:00The first picture of the longhorn cattle is stunni...The first picture of the longhorn cattle is stunning- the colors are so rich- I just love it! The sunrise is lovely.Love the picture of you in the flowers. Burros! I adore burros and had such a good time taking pictures of them- there are 4 that live a couple houses down from.Kate's house. I wonder how the Native Americans chose names. Dull Knife doesn't sound very complimentary. Normally I would think that artwork made from coins is tacky but the buffalo made of nickels is pretty cool. Dove Eye is beautiful- look at those cheekbones!<br />xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-81552248514482707452014-08-10T13:42:56.092-04:002014-08-10T13:42:56.092-04:00another great post. . .you know I loved all the ar...another great post. . .you know I loved all the art, especially the buffalo made from buffalo nickels. . .awesome!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45289911387900402772014-08-10T12:03:39.068-04:002014-08-10T12:03:39.068-04:00That certainly was a hearty breakfast, wow! Glad t...That certainly was a hearty breakfast, wow! Glad that you have the ability to get up early enough for the sunrise to share with all of us. Even better to pay tribute to Crazy Horse!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-88521720788492725762014-08-10T11:22:24.724-04:002014-08-10T11:22:24.724-04:00The animal energy there must be incredible - with ...The animal energy there must be incredible - with the fort's history of horses, dogs and cattle, plus the wildlife in abundance - it has to be healing for a land that saw too much sadness. Thank you for the picture of Red Cloud :-). That is quite the breakfast they put out at the barracks - happy David!!<br /><br />I love the portraits. While stoic and powerful warriors, there is also a sense of wonder in the eyes of some. I will remember them.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48473073155796947772014-08-10T11:21:52.620-04:002014-08-10T11:21:52.620-04:00Oh yes Judy I have read that and many more. Someh...Oh yes Judy I have read that and many more. Somehow I didn't specifically place Fort Robinson with the death of Crazy Horse and the Cheyenne uprising. So I was surprised when I arrived. I too was very moved and am disappointed that over 160 people read the previous post and did not comment at all.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72460079859151594342014-08-10T11:15:29.106-04:002014-08-10T11:15:29.106-04:00It surprises me that you did not know the sorry hi...It surprises me that you did not know the sorry history of our dealings with the native peoples. It seems I have know it all my life, and always find visiting these places very sobering and moving. Have you read "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee"?Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4261484765379758022014-08-10T09:18:47.615-04:002014-08-10T09:18:47.615-04:00I am so enjoying your recent posts! They remind m...I am so enjoying your recent posts! They remind me of a place that we explored all too briefly and hope to return to some day. There is so much to learn!Toothfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966912011392453901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73888762368901150822014-08-10T08:44:54.191-04:002014-08-10T08:44:54.191-04:00I have to admit I haven't read your last post ...I have to admit I haven't read your last post yet. I've been busy and gotten behind, but I'll do it now. This was a very well done post and the pictures of the people really bring it home. These people were treated so badly, but they don't seem to harbor any ill will towards us. Coincidentally, we recently met two different men here at our Rv park that are Native American. One of them had family in South Dakota and the other Tennessee. We haven't gotten to know them well enough to hear much of their stories, but maybe someday.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62365923595768163122014-08-10T08:13:55.433-04:002014-08-10T08:13:55.433-04:00Early morning is the best... Just very glad that ...Early morning is the best... Just very glad that not everyone likes them ;o))<br /><br />It is quite obviously that these last few post were difficult for you to write, but extremely well done. So much history that we just never learned about. Sad, but true and that can be difficult to understand. The photos of the faces make it very real.<br />Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-24253809948474859362014-08-10T07:37:47.337-04:002014-08-10T07:37:47.337-04:00If you travel to Nebraska City, there is a windmil...If you travel to Nebraska City, there is a windmill museum that is very interesting. I'll bet the one in the photo is an Eli. billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-68559615409515980342014-08-10T06:10:28.774-04:002014-08-10T06:10:28.774-04:00Beautiful Sunrise- Your posts on this have been ve...Beautiful Sunrise- Your posts on this have been very good. It is a hard chapter in our history to reckon with- one of several. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80856414088406183562014-08-10T01:50:00.759-04:002014-08-10T01:50:00.759-04:00Your posts on this subject were excellent! I knew...Your posts on this subject were excellent! I knew there were atrocities, but had no idea that the Native Americans were treated so badly. So very shameful. :-( <br /><br />I have been in Nebraska only once, and that was in February of 1964, with a four-month old baby. Sadly the only thing I saw there, apart from the inside of my in-law's house, was a hockey game at a local arena. And I slept through that! I missed so much history - sad history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89987864358175623482014-08-10T00:58:26.538-04:002014-08-10T00:58:26.538-04:00I love how you make the most of your time at these...I love how you make the most of your time at these parks, and share their stories with us. Just about all the Native American stories that interact with our ancestors are sad and embarrassing. Looks like a very thorough little museum.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com