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Carved in blood – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

They carried him over their heads, then strapped him down to the ceremonial rock they had spent the last six months carving out of the rocks and boulders. The sun broke through the dark storm sky, a fiery red glow … 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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Banished – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

We had to keep looking ahead, keep moving forward, for there was nothing left behind us, nothing but death and destruction. Uprooted from a land on which generations of us had taken birth, lived our lives, and prospered. Our lives … Continue reading →

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#writephoto -The Hideout – Pamela Morse

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

When they lived along the river the whole family used to hike up to the rock hideout a few times every year for a party, a picnic, and some music. Families wandered more in those times. They met folks from … 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 →