THE SUN

The artist is Ralph Shaugnessy of the Kwakiutl Nimpkish Tribes/Namgis

THE SUN'S RAYS BRING HEALING ENERGY, LIFE AND BEAUTY

At one time, the entire world was thought to be in darkness because a powerful chief kept the sun hidden in a box. It was cunning raven who, by trickery, stole the sun from chief's house, made his escape through the smoke hole, and flew into the sky. The proof of this story is, of course, the sun, which is still shining there to this very day.
The Kwakiutl and Tsimshian saw the sky as beautiful open country where the house of the chief was located. By climbing up a chain of arrows, the traveler could reach it through a hole in the western horizon and could then return to earth by sliding back down on the long rays of the sun.

Lots of Memories!

Till next time Ya'll!

Looky Looky....

Came home from my birthday party on Saturday night to find pictures of these people in an e-mail attachment with the accompaning note "Well, here's who you will be meeting soon! You sure you still want to go ahead?" Sheesh .... I scrambled to send back an e-mail advising them that I would be out of town...heck maybe out of the country and then I read...
"Don't reply to this mail as I shan't be able to access it!"
Could be an interesting week!! I'm wondering if interpol has been alerted!

Welcome to Canada Frances!

The summer is just rolling along and I can hardly believe that my friend Frances & family will be here in just three days! She called last night to let me know that they are in the country (if you consider Alberta part of Canada )and that they are having a great time and will call as soon as they get in and are settled. So... the plans now begin in ernest as I still have so many things to do. I need to finish the basket I have for them. I have to pick up the car that Peter and Janice lent me (thanks so much guys!). I have to bath and groom Lucy although I hardly see the point as she always looks rather scraggly no matter what and seems determined to smell bad no matter how much bathing or what kind of shampoo or doggy perfume I use! (okay .... you got me... yes I buy doggy perfume for Lucy ! Speaking of grooming I still need to do the girly thing myself... you know color hair, thread eyebrows, pedicure etc. I know that everything will come together okay I just really really really hope that they all have a great time!
The weather is supposed to be cooler, but so far there is still sun on all three days they are to be here so I will keep my fingers crossed for the best.
Tomorrow, on top of everything, is my birthday and my family is taking me to the Greek Festival to celebrate. It is such fun I took many pictures there last year when we went. The food is great, the Tsantali even better and the dancing and music make your heart light. Perfect way to celebrate a birthday.

Happy Canada Day!