Rodney A. Grant: He is best known for his role as "Wind In His Hair" (Lakota: Pȟehíŋ Otȟáte) in the 1990 film Dances with Wolves. Grant, a Native American, was raised on the Omaha Reservation in Macy, Nebraska. After his biological parents abandoned him, his grandparents raised him from six months of age, until 1982.
Thank you Buzz, for the very informative and interesting background on Rodney Grant. I knew of his being a Native American, but, did not know of the circumstances of his childhood. "Dancing With Wolves" has remained one of my favorite movies, as well as "Little Big Man".
I am truly glad that my creation reminded you of this great movie, and Rodney Grant as well. Tank you.
Love the beautiful colors and contrasts in the larger photo, Mac. Reminds me of the many drives along Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Mountains in the fall. The myriad of colors in the various leaves and the defining contrast of the evergreen trees always made for such a wonderful experience. So peaceful, serene and Spiritual.
The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains are the homeland of my Maternal Cherokee ancestors, so it has a special meaning for me as well.
The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains are the homeland of my Maternal Cherokee ancestors, so it has a special meaning for me as well.
Been there several times … will search my database for photos … but it was years ago so not sure I have the photos as digital files. The 35mm slides were submitted to an agent who passes away and some 8000-10,000 slides were never returned to me.
and some 8000-10,000 slides were never returned to me.
Oh my...what an unbelievable loss of your work. If you can find some photos of your trips along the Skyline Dr I would love to see them. The one place I loved as well was the Great Smokey Mountains. I sat and watched the thick bank of 'smoke' creep over and down the mountains early one morning and is was such a truly Spiritual experience, I had goosebumps as I watched. I made a video of it.
Beautiful, Mac. There are a lot of very beautiful streams throughout the Shenandoah Mtns and Valley.
When I first moved to Warrenton VA, which is just a short drive from the Shenandoah Valley and Mtns, I did a Reunion ceremony in the Mtns. It is a Reunion with the Spirits of my Cherokee Ancestors.
Here is a picture of the Reunion layout before the ceremony;
The offerings consist of a Feather, stones of the Four Sacred Colors, dried venison and water from a nearby stream. The antler in the middle is a deer antler.
WoW! Such beautiful and vivid colors of the flowers, as well as the flowers themselves. The backgrounds really make the flowers stand out, and the framing really compliments them.
Best Update Yet: We have an appointment scheduled with the Director of Myeloma Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania scheduled for October 18th. This means that my wife will have been discharged and home prior! Assuming that her blood counts will continue to progress, this is welcomed anticipation (with appropriate caution).
This means that my wife will have been discharged and home prior!
That is good news indeed, Mac! Bar any unforeseen set backs, that is something exciting to anticipate. Prayers and best wishes that all holds the current course of progress.
Evening..Great to hear this uplifting news....sounds like all is going well and on schedule. Remember to take care of yourself as you will most certainly be needed...have a great day and kind regards to you both..
Saturday Update: Just home from hospital. This is “day 5” after the stem cell transplant. My wife's white cell count is zero and should begin to rise over the next five days. Once a particular level is reached, the date of discharge will be determined. The recent anti-nausea medication she is receiving seems to be quite effective.
I am tired but time to feed my doggie. Will keep everyone posted.
Wow! Home already...such great news Mac!! Love the picture of you sweet "doggie". I am sure you are very tired, but, I think you will feel much better mentally and emotionally now that the Mrs is home.
In case I was not careful in how I wrote the update … I am just home from visiting my wife in the hospital (my wife is not home) … so, let me reiterate …
This is “day 5” after the stem cell transplant. My wife's white cell count is zero and should begin to rise over the next five days. Once a particular level is reached, the date of discharge will be determined.
Sunday Night Update: My wife's doctor today said all is progressing as intended with the possibility (I emphasize … “POSSIBILITY”) that she may be discharged next weekend. Her white blood cells went from zero yesterday, to 80 this morning, the significance of which is that, when the count reaches 1000, the immune system is viable enough for the patient to be discharged. I can’t say if that number represents the number of cells per a given volume of blood, but it likely has something to do with mass per unit of volume. Her voice is stronger each passing day, hopefully something that corresponds to recovery. And, she watched the entire Eagles/Jets game in her room this afternoon … which, in-and-of-itself is a kind of personal milestone. I will keep the updates coming.
Wife's Update.
"Docs said all is good. Counts at lowest levels … it’s up from here. Keep doing what I’m doing
Feeling tired but that’s normal and controlling nausea and other side effects."
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Post your creative stuff … imagery, poetry, commentary, philosophy … "Autumn" is a suggestion, not a requirement.
Good news, Mac. The Creator truly does love her.
"Keep the faith" and stay healthy yourself!
The main photo is EXCEPTIONALLY uplifting.
Good News !!!
A terrible haiku just for you and Mrs. Mac
Hot temperatures
Calendar says October
Cool down come Monday
Thanks for the updates. Sending out good thoughts to you and the wife!
A self portrait at the Chicago Institute of Art from last Sunday using the new iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Well-conceived and visually interesting, EG.
Thank you. There were a few from Sunday that I thought were of any artistic value. I certainly put the new smart phone camera through it's paces.
Great photo, EG!
Meditative.
To celebrate a new beginning..
Your image made me think of him.
Thank you Buzz, for the very informative and interesting background on Rodney Grant. I knew of his being a Native American, but, did not know of the circumstances of his childhood. "Dancing With Wolves" has remained one of my favorite movies, as well as "Little Big Man".
I am truly glad that my creation reminded you of this great movie, and Rodney Grant as well. Tank you.
Not only did the swirling hair on your image make me think "Wind In His Hair" but even the facial features of your image resemble Grant's:
To a degree, true.
Love the beautiful colors and contrasts in the larger photo, Mac. Reminds me of the many drives along Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Mountains in the fall. The myriad of colors in the various leaves and the defining contrast of the evergreen trees always made for such a wonderful experience. So peaceful, serene and Spiritual.
The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains are the homeland of my Maternal Cherokee ancestors, so it has a special meaning for me as well.
Hey Cuz, mine too, except they were paternal.
PS, always great artwork. I think I have seen that before. Always beautiful.
Yeah? How cool is that!!?? Like you say, we may actually be related in some way. Now that would really be a winner.
You may have seen it in the Anishinaabe Group, as I usually post share my new creations with my Brothers and Sisters there first. (smile)
The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains are the homeland of my Maternal Cherokee ancestors, so it has a special meaning for me as well.
Been there several times … will search my database for photos … but it was years ago so not sure I have the photos as digital files. The 35mm slides were submitted to an agent who passes away and some 8000-10,000 slides were never returned to me.
Oh my...what an unbelievable loss of your work. If you can find some photos of your trips along the Skyline Dr I would love to see them. The one place I loved as well was the Great Smokey Mountains. I sat and watched the thick bank of 'smoke' creep over and down the mountains early one morning and is was such a truly Spiritual experience, I had goosebumps as I watched. I made a video of it.
Here's one from Shanandoah.
Small Stream with Moss-covered Boulders, Milam Gap Trail, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
© A. Mac/A.G.
Beautiful, Mac. There are a lot of very beautiful streams throughout the Shenandoah Mtns and Valley.
When I first moved to Warrenton VA, which is just a short drive from the Shenandoah Valley and Mtns, I did a Reunion ceremony in the Mtns. It is a Reunion with the Spirits of my Cherokee Ancestors.
Here is a picture of the Reunion layout before the ceremony;
The offerings consist of a Feather, stones of the Four Sacred Colors, dried venison and water from a nearby stream. The antler in the middle is a deer antler.
Oh no.
Glad to hear the good progress
A bouquet of floral cheer for A'Mac's wife:
WoW! Such beautiful and vivid colors of the flowers, as well as the flowers themselves. The backgrounds really make the flowers stand out, and the framing really compliments them.
Well done!
Thanks, Raven.
I see you have mastered your camera and the manner in which you portray your subject matter!
Thanks to you.
Thanks for the update Mac.
Help her keep up the appetite.
Great photos too.
Here is downtown Chicago reflected in the "Bean" at Millennial Park.
Crown Fountain "spitting" water.
Great photos!
Very interesting photos and their most unusual subjects, EG.
Best Update Yet: We have an appointment scheduled with the Director of Myeloma Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania scheduled for October 18th. This means that my wife will have been discharged and home prior! Assuming that her blood counts will continue to progress, this is welcomed anticipation (with appropriate caution).
That is good news indeed, Mac! Bar any unforeseen set backs, that is something exciting to anticipate. Prayers and best wishes that all holds the current course of progress.
Evening..Great to hear this uplifting news....sounds like all is going well and on schedule. Remember to take care of yourself as you will most certainly be needed...have a great day and kind regards to you both..
Wonderful news, Mac!
If no news is good news, then good news is even better.
Saturday Update: Just home from hospital. This is “day 5” after the stem cell transplant. My wife's white cell count is zero and should begin to rise over the next five days. Once a particular level is reached, the date of discharge will be determined. The recent anti-nausea medication she is receiving seems to be quite effective.
I am tired but time to feed my doggie. Will keep everyone posted.
Wow! Home already...such great news Mac!! Love the picture of you sweet "doggie". I am sure you are very tired, but, I think you will feel much better mentally and emotionally now that the Mrs is home.
Good news...
My poor communication.
In case I was not careful in how I wrote the update … I am just home from visiting my wife in the hospital (my wife is not home) … so, let me reiterate …
This is “day 5” after the stem cell transplant. My wife's white cell count is zero and should begin to rise over the next five days. Once a particular level is reached, the date of discharge will be determined.
No problem, Mac. It happens sometimes to all of us when words get crossed and come out the wrong way.
But, it is still good news, and good to hear.
Evening...good news and pleased all is going well...I eagerly await your updates...
Sunday Night Update: My wife's doctor today said all is progressing as intended with the possibility (I emphasize … “POSSIBILITY”) that she may be discharged next weekend. Her white blood cells went from zero yesterday, to 80 this morning, the significance of which is that, when the count reaches 1000, the immune system is viable enough for the patient to be discharged. I can’t say if that number represents the number of cells per a given volume of blood, but it likely has something to do with mass per unit of volume. Her voice is stronger each passing day, hopefully something that corresponds to recovery. And, she watched the entire Eagles/Jets game in her room this afternoon … which, in-and-of-itself is a kind of personal milestone. I will keep the updates coming.
Thank you for the update to day, and please keep them coming. Many of us here are truly interested in hearing any good news.
A/noon...Pleased to hear all is going well...thinking of you all from afar....
Thanks for the updates! Sounds like things are progressing as they should, which is very good.