Indian Schools
A look at the arrogant, misguided program to “improve” indigenous people by eradicating their culture.
The Ol’ Dixie Mine
If you put your hand on a hot stove, then do it again, most folks would think you’re a slow learner. On the other hand,… Read More »The Ol’ Dixie Mine
Biosphere 2
”Where is Biosphere 1?”, people ask. Unless you’re an astronaut or a billionaire, you’re probably standing on it. Yes, the Earth is the first and… Read More »Biosphere 2
Only One Mistake
Let me begin by denying that we would ever plan to lunch at a bar frequented by real bikers. Our bar, in Cave Creek, AZ… Read More »Only One Mistake
A Favorite Place
The Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale is one of my favorite places. It’s immense. The upper floor is organized by continent. As you approach an… Read More »A Favorite Place
A Return to the Garden
I think “Return to the Garden” has a certain biblical tone, don’t you? Rest assured this is the last whiff of religion you’ll find in… Read More »A Return to the Garden
The Heard Museum – Small Wonders
Small Wonders is a temporary exhibit of contemporary small objects. You may want to zoom in to appreciate some of the pieces.
The Heard Museum – Paintings
I don’t have a lot to say about this exhibit other than I found it interesting. I think you can see how native culture is… Read More »The Heard Museum – Paintings
The Heard Museum – Dolls
These aren’t really “dolls” because they aren’t toys nor are they used in a religious or cultural way. I was going to call this post… Read More »The Heard Museum – Dolls
The Heard Museum – Navajo Textiles
Good for you, Jean-Paul and Rebecca Valette, for preserving this excellent collection of Navajo works. I would have called them “rugs”, but some clearly are… Read More »The Heard Museum – Navajo Textiles
The Heard Museum – Sculpture
After spending considerable time in Home, we had a look at the sculpture garden. This gave us a chance to remove our masks, a nice… Read More »The Heard Museum – Sculpture
Intermission
We drove into Old Scottsdale this evening for Marguritas and Mole and ran into the Canal Convergence. Scottsdale abounds with festivals like this. Unlike a… Read More »Intermission
The Heard Museum – Home
I suck. ”Home” is an important part of the Heard – a window into the past of several important tribes. You can examine the clothing,… Read More »The Heard Museum – Home
The Heard Museum – An Introduction
If we lived forever, would we value life less? Would we value it at all? Is scarcity an essential attribute of value? Was it better… Read More »The Heard Museum – An Introduction
A Broken Promise
Leaving Roosevelt Lake, we headed southeast to Globe, Arizona for breakfast at a typical small town cafe. That is to say, everyone in the place… Read More »A Broken Promise