Friday, July 17, 2015
It was still dark at 5am when we got ready to head out for the big fishing expedition. Got to hand to my team: everyone was up and excited to get going. We headed out in a light drizzle, met up with Les et al and headed toward the Bighorn River. An hour later we arrived riverside, and after a short walk found ourselves on a rocky beach at the bend in the river. Within moments the fishing rods and bait were out, and the first trout was on the hook! Very exciting and contagious, and a drop dead gorgeous setting. Soon there were 9 fish on our line, and we were letting fish go. I caught my first fish quickly, then kept losing my bait to trout more clever than me. Little did I know how much fishing teaches about patience and persistence.
After several hours, and giddy with our success, we headed back to Crow Agency as it was too wet to do our picnic at the river. Thus ensued a long, but interesting preparation and cooking of the fish on a firepit dug in the backyard of the Head Start building(have you ever heard of peppered bacon?). At any rate, a couple of hours later we were feasting on grilled fish, corn, and salads. Fantastic!
Off to Bingo at the nursing home as our last project of the week, while half the team remained behind to clean and organize. Bingo went well, and I slipped out to make a visit to Gary, the 30 year old son of one of the women at the Sweat Ceremony, who was in an horrible car accident when he was in high school. He was able to smile at me, and wink when asked questions. A sobering interlude in an otherwise amazing day.
Exhausted, we packed up and headed out to our celebration dinner. The team was presented with small tokens to remember their week in Crow, and I received a small leather pouch with tobacco, brought from the Mohegan tribe in recognition of leadership and appreciation.
It takes a team to make these unforgettable weeks a reality and a success. My team here receives my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for spirit, energy and hard work. I am profoundly grateful to my team at home and at work for taking care of everything, and providing support and encouragement for these great but sometimes unpredictable adventures. Phil and Shari have cared for everything at home, including entertaining, and keeping Persey fed and walked. Janie, Char, Pattie and Kathy have kept everything under control, and patients well cared for at work. You have all contributed the success of this work.
With much love from Crow Country,
Barbara
Friday, July 17, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
There is still trash in Crow, Back to Chief Plenty Coups State Park, and a boat ride
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Waking early I wandered outside for a sunrise walk in the neighborhood. It struck me that there is still trash in Crow pretty much everywhere, especially along the roads but somehow it has taken on a different meaning. Having had the honor of getting to know so many wonderful Crow natives this year, and being schooled in their culture and values, the challenges they have in their community have taken on a different meaning for me.
An early start had us headed to Pryor with a sleepy but on time crowd. After 70 miles of gorgeous rolling hills and red cliffs, we arrived at the park to an enthusiastic greeting from the park staff. I was once again struck by the peace and tranquility of the place. The team got to work after a quick orientation. Together with the local staff and volunteers, they stained the Chief's house and store in record time. After a lovely picnic lunch in the park, the team finished up the staining(by the way, much easier this year, since so many years hadn't gone by) and clean up.
After some necessary retail activity in the park store, we headed out to find the "shortcut" to Ok E Be Marina and Yellowtail Dam. We found Grapevine Road all right, but the shortcut turned out to be a rutted and bouncy red clay road that went on for about 12 miles. With mostly good nature, and one missed turn, we eventually made it to the marina. As we turned the final corner coming down the hill, we were stunned by the panorama below of the dam, the marina and the lake. We were quickly fixed up with two pontoon boats, loaded up our dinner and headed off. As soon as we left the marina, and entered the canyon, the breeze picked up, the sun was shining, and we were the only boats around. The canyon walls seem sculpted into castles and faces. We had our picnic on a dock about 45 minutes into the canyon, had a quick swim(delicious!), and headed back. Suddenly the wind came up, there were white caps on the lake, the rain was coming in sideways. Luckily we only had about 15 minutes left on our journey. As we arrived back at the dock, we were greeted by a frantic boat house crew, worried about our safe return.
Back at Crow Head Start we found messages waiting from Les and Roger, checking in to make sure we found "the shortcut", how was the boating? were we ready for fishing in the morning?
Off to bed now, for a 5am awakening for fishing(can you believe I am going fishing?)
More tomorrow, which will be our last day, hard to believe,
Love to all
Barbara
Waking early I wandered outside for a sunrise walk in the neighborhood. It struck me that there is still trash in Crow pretty much everywhere, especially along the roads but somehow it has taken on a different meaning. Having had the honor of getting to know so many wonderful Crow natives this year, and being schooled in their culture and values, the challenges they have in their community have taken on a different meaning for me.
An early start had us headed to Pryor with a sleepy but on time crowd. After 70 miles of gorgeous rolling hills and red cliffs, we arrived at the park to an enthusiastic greeting from the park staff. I was once again struck by the peace and tranquility of the place. The team got to work after a quick orientation. Together with the local staff and volunteers, they stained the Chief's house and store in record time. After a lovely picnic lunch in the park, the team finished up the staining(by the way, much easier this year, since so many years hadn't gone by) and clean up.
After some necessary retail activity in the park store, we headed out to find the "shortcut" to Ok E Be Marina and Yellowtail Dam. We found Grapevine Road all right, but the shortcut turned out to be a rutted and bouncy red clay road that went on for about 12 miles. With mostly good nature, and one missed turn, we eventually made it to the marina. As we turned the final corner coming down the hill, we were stunned by the panorama below of the dam, the marina and the lake. We were quickly fixed up with two pontoon boats, loaded up our dinner and headed off. As soon as we left the marina, and entered the canyon, the breeze picked up, the sun was shining, and we were the only boats around. The canyon walls seem sculpted into castles and faces. We had our picnic on a dock about 45 minutes into the canyon, had a quick swim(delicious!), and headed back. Suddenly the wind came up, there were white caps on the lake, the rain was coming in sideways. Luckily we only had about 15 minutes left on our journey. As we arrived back at the dock, we were greeted by a frantic boat house crew, worried about our safe return.
Back at Crow Head Start we found messages waiting from Les and Roger, checking in to make sure we found "the shortcut", how was the boating? were we ready for fishing in the morning?
Off to bed now, for a 5am awakening for fishing(can you believe I am going fishing?)
More tomorrow, which will be our last day, hard to believe,
Love to all
Barbara
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Painting, trailer work, BB camp, Native dancers and a sweat lodge
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Morning was hectic as teams headed in 3 different directions: painting in Lodge Grass at the Head Start there, BB camp at the College Fitness center, and trailer work at the college. Having sorted everyone out, I headed off for a stroll through the Crow Fair campgrounds. Very solitary and peaceful so many weeks before the fair. Hard to visualize what it will look like in a few weeks with thousands of Tipis set up.
After work brought another flurry of activity: news that a sweat lodge experience was available, and it would be late afternoon. Two of the young women very much wanted to attend, and so I agreed to take them and participate. Here in Crow, the tradition is for the men and women have separate experiences, the women follow the men's session. Several hours passed as we waited for the signal that it was now the women's turn. Much ritual and tradition goes into the building of the sweat and the entire experience. We were welcomed graciously by Robin and her mother Carol. The rituals were explained, and they were gentle about making sure we would be comfortable. For those of you who haven't seen photos, the lodge is a covered round structure, not tall enough to stand in. A pit holds the hot rocks, over which water is repeatedly poured, depending on the lodge master and how hot you want. The ritual occurs in "rounds", during which prayers are said, and then a break for water and a brief opening of the door for air and cool down. During our almost 2 hour session, there were prayers, but there was also lively conversation about Crow, what the Mohegan tribe is like, what their ceremonies are like, about Global Volunteers, about our families......just what any 4 women would talk about! In the first round, I was somewhat startled when I was asked to say a prayer. After a brief hesitation, I said the Shehecheyanu, the prayer when doing something new. Although it took me some time to let go of all the things I had going on(what was my team doing? I was going to be late for the visit of the Native dancers, Who was going to get ready for our trip to Pryor tomorrow), I found myself letting go of everything outside the sweat lodge. Trite as it might sound, by the time we bid our new friends goodbye, it was with a real sense of sisterhood.
Meantime, back at Head Start, the Native dance party went on successfully without me(another lesson there). By the time we returned, the youth were happily seated around the table, telling ghost stories and eating watermelon.
The evening drew to a close, with Roger bringing us all together for a heartfelt thank you and gift giving: Keith and I received beaded pieces, and the Native team members received precious Eagle feathers. Not a dry eye in the room by the time we said goodnight.
Off to sleep in anticipation of another exciting day tomorrow: staining Chief Plenty Coups house, and then enjoying the beauty of the Bighorn Canyon.
Love to all of you,
Barbara
Morning was hectic as teams headed in 3 different directions: painting in Lodge Grass at the Head Start there, BB camp at the College Fitness center, and trailer work at the college. Having sorted everyone out, I headed off for a stroll through the Crow Fair campgrounds. Very solitary and peaceful so many weeks before the fair. Hard to visualize what it will look like in a few weeks with thousands of Tipis set up.
After work brought another flurry of activity: news that a sweat lodge experience was available, and it would be late afternoon. Two of the young women very much wanted to attend, and so I agreed to take them and participate. Here in Crow, the tradition is for the men and women have separate experiences, the women follow the men's session. Several hours passed as we waited for the signal that it was now the women's turn. Much ritual and tradition goes into the building of the sweat and the entire experience. We were welcomed graciously by Robin and her mother Carol. The rituals were explained, and they were gentle about making sure we would be comfortable. For those of you who haven't seen photos, the lodge is a covered round structure, not tall enough to stand in. A pit holds the hot rocks, over which water is repeatedly poured, depending on the lodge master and how hot you want. The ritual occurs in "rounds", during which prayers are said, and then a break for water and a brief opening of the door for air and cool down. During our almost 2 hour session, there were prayers, but there was also lively conversation about Crow, what the Mohegan tribe is like, what their ceremonies are like, about Global Volunteers, about our families......just what any 4 women would talk about! In the first round, I was somewhat startled when I was asked to say a prayer. After a brief hesitation, I said the Shehecheyanu, the prayer when doing something new. Although it took me some time to let go of all the things I had going on(what was my team doing? I was going to be late for the visit of the Native dancers, Who was going to get ready for our trip to Pryor tomorrow), I found myself letting go of everything outside the sweat lodge. Trite as it might sound, by the time we bid our new friends goodbye, it was with a real sense of sisterhood.
Meantime, back at Head Start, the Native dance party went on successfully without me(another lesson there). By the time we returned, the youth were happily seated around the table, telling ghost stories and eating watermelon.
The evening drew to a close, with Roger bringing us all together for a heartfelt thank you and gift giving: Keith and I received beaded pieces, and the Native team members received precious Eagle feathers. Not a dry eye in the room by the time we said goodnight.
Off to sleep in anticipation of another exciting day tomorrow: staining Chief Plenty Coups house, and then enjoying the beauty of the Bighorn Canyon.
Love to all of you,
Barbara
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
A trip to the Mountain, painting, weeding and a double rainbow
Tuesday, July 14 2015
No time for a long walk this am, just a quick stroll around the "hood" before getting everyone off to their various projects. The "mtn team" headed out with Carlton, for a trip the youth camp high in the mountains for some clean up work(more on that later). The kitchen crew was painting, and several of us headed for the garden at the college to start weeding(even I picked up a hoe for awhile). After everyone was settled in, I headed out to meet and greet a variety of folks in the community: the daycare center, the nursing home(where the same two gentlemen I played bingo with last year were still seated in the lobby), and the college admin office. Turns out the admin assistant's daughter is Junior Miss Crow and a champion dancer.....after some conversation, this lead to an invitation for her to join us for dance and fun with our team, and now has expanded to an evening with dancing, drumming and singing.
Back at Head Start I spent several hours talking with Les, hearing about his life off the reservation in Billings for years a manager for Jiffy Lube, and his decision to return to the reservation and devote himself to education for young children. Some of this came to him during the Sundance ceremony, attended twice a year, its 3 days of praying and singing, no food or water the whole time. He has become quite attached to the team. and ended the day by taking a group on a drive up in the hills. He also invited us on a fishing trip for Friday morning, to include fishing, and a fish fry to follow. The team is thrilled.
After errands and a lovely swim in Hardin, I returned to find the mountain team returned, full of great tales and good humor. Suffice to say that their task was cleaning out toilets at the mountain camp. The amazing thing was their attitude: " It was a disgusting job, but we had a great time". This was buoyed and supported by Carlton, who as the local community member was welcoming, fun, and the first "hand " in to start the cleanup work.
The double rainbow over the hills this evening was a beautiful and auspicious way to end the day.
Love to all of you
Barbara
No time for a long walk this am, just a quick stroll around the "hood" before getting everyone off to their various projects. The "mtn team" headed out with Carlton, for a trip the youth camp high in the mountains for some clean up work(more on that later). The kitchen crew was painting, and several of us headed for the garden at the college to start weeding(even I picked up a hoe for awhile). After everyone was settled in, I headed out to meet and greet a variety of folks in the community: the daycare center, the nursing home(where the same two gentlemen I played bingo with last year were still seated in the lobby), and the college admin office. Turns out the admin assistant's daughter is Junior Miss Crow and a champion dancer.....after some conversation, this lead to an invitation for her to join us for dance and fun with our team, and now has expanded to an evening with dancing, drumming and singing.
Back at Head Start I spent several hours talking with Les, hearing about his life off the reservation in Billings for years a manager for Jiffy Lube, and his decision to return to the reservation and devote himself to education for young children. Some of this came to him during the Sundance ceremony, attended twice a year, its 3 days of praying and singing, no food or water the whole time. He has become quite attached to the team. and ended the day by taking a group on a drive up in the hills. He also invited us on a fishing trip for Friday morning, to include fishing, and a fish fry to follow. The team is thrilled.
After errands and a lovely swim in Hardin, I returned to find the mountain team returned, full of great tales and good humor. Suffice to say that their task was cleaning out toilets at the mountain camp. The amazing thing was their attitude: " It was a disgusting job, but we had a great time". This was buoyed and supported by Carlton, who as the local community member was welcoming, fun, and the first "hand " in to start the cleanup work.
The double rainbow over the hills this evening was a beautiful and auspicious way to end the day.
Love to all of you
Barbara
Monday, July 13, 2015
An abundance of orientation and work projects and a hour with the Crow CEO
Monday, July 13, 2015
The morning walking crowd increased to 4 this am, as we headed up the hill, the prairie dogs were very enthusiastic about our arrival. The clear, cool air was a pleasant reprieve from yesterday's heat. On return to the Head Start building we found a high level of energy, and some anxiety about what our first work day would bring. The Head Start workers began arriving, and prepping the kitchen to be painted. Roger installed the air conditioners!!!
We headed off to the Little Bighorn College for orientation with the president of the college and the dean of administration. We learned about the history of this 2 year college, the challenges of small college life and some of the successes. We had tour of the small but lovely campus, and were stunned by the beauty of the library which combines traditional architecture and art, with high tech facilities. The lab space in the classroom building is also impressive. The college would like to double its enrollment over the next several years.
All of a sudden, we were desired all over:
The morning walking crowd increased to 4 this am, as we headed up the hill, the prairie dogs were very enthusiastic about our arrival. The clear, cool air was a pleasant reprieve from yesterday's heat. On return to the Head Start building we found a high level of energy, and some anxiety about what our first work day would bring. The Head Start workers began arriving, and prepping the kitchen to be painted. Roger installed the air conditioners!!!
We headed off to the Little Bighorn College for orientation with the president of the college and the dean of administration. We learned about the history of this 2 year college, the challenges of small college life and some of the successes. We had tour of the small but lovely campus, and were stunned by the beauty of the library which combines traditional architecture and art, with high tech facilities. The lab space in the classroom building is also impressive. The college would like to double its enrollment over the next several years.
All of a sudden, we were desired all over:
- paint the kitchen
- clean out the shed
- work on the grounds at the college
- paint the college
- help with the healing garden
- help in the reading program
Choice and abundance of great projects is a team leader's dream and dilemma. We had a plan in place, divided the team for the afternoon activities, everyone working. I was off for errands, at the gas station, when I was informed that the CEO of the Crow Tribe wanted to visited with us(quite an honor, I never met him last year). So invoking the F word, I turned around, headed back to Head Start, where we were treated to an hour with the CEO , Luke Enemy Hunter, He discussed far reaching issues including the history of his people, their love and protection of family, their current challenges and the severity of the drug and alcohol issues on the reservation. He was very interested in Global Volunteers, as well as my group of Native youth volunteers. All around an engaging and educational hour.
Back to work to finish the shed, the kitchen and the weeding. Tomorrow brings a trip to a mountain youth camp for end of season cleanup, the healing garden, and the children' s reading program. In between we will try to fit in a Sweat Ceremony and maybe a fishing trip.
Exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. This is a fabulous team, with high energy and wonderful intent,
With love from Big Sky Country,
Barbara
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Orientation, Slam Poetry, Buffalo and A Shower
Sunday, July 12, 2015
The dawn was cool and clear as Alexa and I climbed the hill to the wooden cross, and wrapped around the ridge as the sun filled the sky. The lazy prairie dogs roused to chatter at us on the way down. I learned about her family, life at Hofstra and her experiences as a youth in the Mohegan tribe. She is very interested in keeping the traditions alive and extending that enthusiasm to other Mohegan youth.
Orientation was well received, with goals that are bold but achievable. To demonstrate team effectiveness, we broke into two teams: one to teach us about Crow history, the other to teach us about Chief Plenty Coups. In less than 30 minutes, we had a slam poetry (do you even know what that is?) performance detailing the Crow migration , and an artistic depiction of Chief Plenty Coups and his philosophy, including a stunning portrait created by one the team members.
Lunch was followed by the requisite trip to the Custer's Last Stand Battlefield. We listened to the ranger's extraordinary retelling of the battle and the controversial historical versions that followed. Once again I was moved by the incredible serenity of the battlefield, covered with white markers where soldiers and Native warriors fell, and by the remarkable and provocative Native American memorial, etched in granite on the hillside.
The team was thrilled when Roger offered to show off the buffalo herd, hanging out several miles outside of town. These Easterners(and one Californian) aren't used to seeing buffalo roaming around. Since Roger seemed inclined to stand by the side of the road for hours chatting(and not exactly consistent with Global's safety standards), I decided to invite him for dinner.
After luxurious showers at the fitness center(what a relief!), we joined together for an informative, and humorous dinner. Roger shared stories of his family, life in Crow, the decline of the youth and Crow culture from his perspective(drugs, alcohol, poverty), while the Mohegans asked questions, compared notes on Native traditions, discussed PowWow traditions.....it was quite an amazing two hours. I learned more this evening about the Crow people, reservation and history than I did in 10 days last summer.
Now I am exhausted, and heading off to bed with high anticipation for the start of work projects tomorrow. Painting the head start kitchen, cleaning out the shed, and working in the healing garden are all on the list of possibilities.
Love from Crow Agency,
Barbara
The dawn was cool and clear as Alexa and I climbed the hill to the wooden cross, and wrapped around the ridge as the sun filled the sky. The lazy prairie dogs roused to chatter at us on the way down. I learned about her family, life at Hofstra and her experiences as a youth in the Mohegan tribe. She is very interested in keeping the traditions alive and extending that enthusiasm to other Mohegan youth.
Orientation was well received, with goals that are bold but achievable. To demonstrate team effectiveness, we broke into two teams: one to teach us about Crow history, the other to teach us about Chief Plenty Coups. In less than 30 minutes, we had a slam poetry (do you even know what that is?) performance detailing the Crow migration , and an artistic depiction of Chief Plenty Coups and his philosophy, including a stunning portrait created by one the team members.
Lunch was followed by the requisite trip to the Custer's Last Stand Battlefield. We listened to the ranger's extraordinary retelling of the battle and the controversial historical versions that followed. Once again I was moved by the incredible serenity of the battlefield, covered with white markers where soldiers and Native warriors fell, and by the remarkable and provocative Native American memorial, etched in granite on the hillside.
The team was thrilled when Roger offered to show off the buffalo herd, hanging out several miles outside of town. These Easterners(and one Californian) aren't used to seeing buffalo roaming around. Since Roger seemed inclined to stand by the side of the road for hours chatting(and not exactly consistent with Global's safety standards), I decided to invite him for dinner.
After luxurious showers at the fitness center(what a relief!), we joined together for an informative, and humorous dinner. Roger shared stories of his family, life in Crow, the decline of the youth and Crow culture from his perspective(drugs, alcohol, poverty), while the Mohegans asked questions, compared notes on Native traditions, discussed PowWow traditions.....it was quite an amazing two hours. I learned more this evening about the Crow people, reservation and history than I did in 10 days last summer.
Now I am exhausted, and heading off to bed with high anticipation for the start of work projects tomorrow. Painting the head start kitchen, cleaning out the shed, and working in the healing garden are all on the list of possibilities.
Love from Crow Agency,
Barbara
Saturday, July 11, 2015
The Team Arrives: A picnic, a museum and spaghetti dinner
Saturday, July 1, 2015
I slept incredibly well after having settled things in as much as possible. My air mattress made it through the night without deflating, an auspicious sign. Early morning(after coffee and oatmeal) I found myself hiking up the ridge to the site of a large wooden cross. Magnificent view of the valley below with lots of prairie dogs to keep me company. The sky was blue as I headed for the airport to pick up my team.
The first group arrived early, so instead of waiting at the airport I serendipitously found a roadside park a few minutes away, picked up lunch and we had a spontaneous welcome picnic while we waited for Keith, our last arrival. This afforded time for to learn a bit about them: 7 youth(one substitution and one cancellation) with two chaperones. They are from the Mohegan tribe in Connecticut. This tribe of 2000 is working hard on youth and young adult programming, and as a first this year sponsored this trip. They were specifically looking for an opportunity to work with another native tribe. Exhausted they all were, having left Boston very early in the morning. Keith arrived, no hassles with the rental of the second van , and we were off.
Arriving at the museum in Hardin, Diana greeted me with a bear hug and a 45 minute discussion with (very tired) team. The museum is really quite lovely. The historic buildings on the site have been lovingly renovated and cared for. The church in particular was spectacular. The old farmhouse with its antique furniture looks just the way my family's farmhouse in the Catskills looks and feels.
A quick grocery stop and we arrived in Crow Agency where the team got themselves settled. Reinflated air mattresses, figured out the lay of the land. Just as I was thinking of starting dinner, Roger arrived and said "oh, we turned off the stove, we'll get it going on Monday". In my most conciliatory team leader manner, I pointed out that we needed the stove and oven for tonight, please? An hour later we were in business: the first night spaghetti dinner a big success. He did find the air conditioners, but said he would put them in on Monday!
An after evening stroll through Crow Agency highlighted the many contrasts of this land: beautiful landscapes, wide open skies, horses and cattle ranging free , up against homes that are dilapidated, trash on the side of the roads, and grass growing high in the yard.
Tomorrow brings orientation, a trip to the Custer battlefield, and a much anticipated trip to see the Buffalo with Roger,
Miss you all, with love from Crow,
Barbara
I slept incredibly well after having settled things in as much as possible. My air mattress made it through the night without deflating, an auspicious sign. Early morning(after coffee and oatmeal) I found myself hiking up the ridge to the site of a large wooden cross. Magnificent view of the valley below with lots of prairie dogs to keep me company. The sky was blue as I headed for the airport to pick up my team.
The first group arrived early, so instead of waiting at the airport I serendipitously found a roadside park a few minutes away, picked up lunch and we had a spontaneous welcome picnic while we waited for Keith, our last arrival. This afforded time for to learn a bit about them: 7 youth(one substitution and one cancellation) with two chaperones. They are from the Mohegan tribe in Connecticut. This tribe of 2000 is working hard on youth and young adult programming, and as a first this year sponsored this trip. They were specifically looking for an opportunity to work with another native tribe. Exhausted they all were, having left Boston very early in the morning. Keith arrived, no hassles with the rental of the second van , and we were off.
Arriving at the museum in Hardin, Diana greeted me with a bear hug and a 45 minute discussion with (very tired) team. The museum is really quite lovely. The historic buildings on the site have been lovingly renovated and cared for. The church in particular was spectacular. The old farmhouse with its antique furniture looks just the way my family's farmhouse in the Catskills looks and feels.
A quick grocery stop and we arrived in Crow Agency where the team got themselves settled. Reinflated air mattresses, figured out the lay of the land. Just as I was thinking of starting dinner, Roger arrived and said "oh, we turned off the stove, we'll get it going on Monday". In my most conciliatory team leader manner, I pointed out that we needed the stove and oven for tonight, please? An hour later we were in business: the first night spaghetti dinner a big success. He did find the air conditioners, but said he would put them in on Monday!
An after evening stroll through Crow Agency highlighted the many contrasts of this land: beautiful landscapes, wide open skies, horses and cattle ranging free , up against homes that are dilapidated, trash on the side of the roads, and grass growing high in the yard.
Tomorrow brings orientation, a trip to the Custer battlefield, and a much anticipated trip to see the Buffalo with Roger,
Miss you all, with love from Crow,
Barbara
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