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White-Skunk seeks medicine III… Stuart France

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* ‘Please stop when you remember We work together Anyway… All right.’ – Shaman Blues * …That night as Skunk was going along he came to the camp of the Clever Fellows. He saw them all far off because there … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk seeks medicine II… Stuart France

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* ‘How you must have stopped and wondered How I must feel Out on the meadows While you roam the fields.’ – Shaman Blues * … So Skunk went on the land but before long he accidentally stood on and … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk seeks medicine… Stuart France

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* “There will never be another one, like you. There will never be another one who can, do the things you do.” Shaman Blues * …”My musk-sac… my power,” cried Skunk as he drifted along the river on his raft … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle VI… Stuart France

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* … As Skunk neared the ledge of the cliff-face, buttock first, Eagle picked up the round stone out of the fire and threw it at him. The hot stone tore through Skunks body, and out through his mouth, carrying … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle V… Stuart France

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* … So, Skunk squirted musk into the water. The place where the water was immediately went dry and Eagle and his wives disappeared. Soon the water surged back in again and when Skunk looked he could still see Eagle … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle IV… Stuart France

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …Eagle arrived back at the lodge before Skunk. He seized the Plover sisters and trampled on their bellies until little skunks lay scattered all about on the ground. Then Eagle gathered up his belongings and left the lodge, taking … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle III… Stuart France

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* … When Eagle returned from the hunt he said to Skunk, “tomorrow you will come with me when I go hunting.” “But, Brother, I am no hunter,” protested Skunk. “Nevertheless, you will pick up a deer I brought down … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle II… Stuart France

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …Eagle and Skunk retired to their beds after eating. Before long Skunk began to laugh out loud. “You are very annoying,” said Eagle, “what is so funny that it is worth keeping me awake?” “We have mice,” said Skunk, … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle… Stuart France

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* In the beginning, Skunk and Eagle shared a dwelling. Eagle hunted for food and Skunk prepared it to eat. “Never approach my bed when I am out hunting,” said Eagle, “you will cause it to reek with your stench.” … Continue reading →

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Considering White-Skunk III… Stuart France

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* That White-Skunk possess power is not in doubt. Bald-Eagle himself is wary of it. The point at issue is the uses to which that power is put. White-Skunk uses his power as a weapon to serve his own ends … Continue reading →

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