[MD] Painting

[MarshaV]

Ron,

I had gone to the powwow by myself.  There was no way I could have 
stayed.  But your advice seems sound, and if ever a more appropriate 
invitation is offered, I will remember it.

Marsha


At 10:58 AM 1/18/2008, you wrote:
>SA, Marsha,
>You have to be invited and even when invited it is most polite to
>observe.
>When asked to participate you participate. Talking about your self is
>Considered rude unless asked. These are religious events, talking about
>Vision quests is like approaching a catholic about a confessional.
>A rather personal subject. Also calling traditional regalia an outfit
>Or a costume is usually held as offensive and in poor taste.
>
>I encourage you to go, keep the attitude of a guest when striking
>Up a relationship, ask what dances are performed at night, it's
>All about the dancing. You may be invited.
>
>-Ron
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:moq_discuss-bounces at lists.moqtalk.org] On Behalf Of MarshaV
>Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:30 PM
>To: moq_discuss at moqtalk.org
>Subject: Re: [MD] Painting
>
>At 12:36 PM 1/17/2008, you wrote:
> >      [Marsha]
> >Have you ever been to a powwow?
> >
> >
> >
> >SA:  I wanted to get back to this, and now I'm able
> >to.
> >        Yes, I have been to powwows.  I introduced my
> >wife to them, and therefore she has gone with me as
> >well.  I haven't been to any since my son has been
> >born.  We will probably go at some point in time, I
> >wouldn't doubt this summer.
> >        Once at a powwow I approached this man that was
> >honored for doing participating in the Sun Dance not
> >too long before the powwow.  I went up to this man
> >after the honors and dancing were finished.  He was at
> >a tented booth with women, girls, and boys I believe.
> >I believe he was the oldest male in the tent, and he
> >was only around 20 years old I would say.  I
> >approached the tent, and said how I honored his
> >experience, said he was very brave, and that I
> >respected him.  Then after this giving of respect, I
> >mentioned how I went on a vision quest... and before I
> >could go any further all the people in the tent took
> >off very fast, except the man.  They disappeared very
> >suddenly, very knowingly, very instinctively one might
> >say.  As if somebody called your name, you turn and
> >look, they suddenly throw a ball at you, and like a
> >gut reaction you quickly move out of the way or catch
> >the ball.  The man approached me with kindness and
> >calmly said, "We don't talk about these things unless
> >we're around a fire."  Thus, a proper place was
> >referenced to me.  I said I understand.  He invited me
> >to the fire they were going to have that night.  Thus,
> >a proper time, too.  I really wanted to go, but I was
> >with friends that drove and they wanted to leave.  We
> >were over 45 minutes by car from where I lived.  I
> >couldn't stay, but that was a very interesting, sudden
> >moment.
> >
> >
> >
> >quiet snow falling woods,
> >SA
>
>Greetings SA,
>
>I had something similar happen, but it was propriety that kept me
>from staying.  I think there is always a fire at a powwow.  But I was
>told that after the event closed to the public more interesting
>things would happen.
>
>Marsha
>
>
>
>
>
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