Daily observations of my simple life.

Seasons of a Navajo:

Last night I watched a  tv show. A show called, "Seasons Of A Navajo".

In a beautiful setting the Navajo people in the film lived mostly outdoors and from the earth. They made flat bread on a barrel stove, sat under trees and did weaving. The boys herded the sheep and they all planted and harvested the corn. There shelters were rustic and simple and there lives were filled with respect for all life, and the earth. They had an outdoor firepit and an indoor place to eat. Most of their activities were outdoors.  I have always been drawn to a life like that . It's a life that takes a community.

This Spring I'm going to put four peeler posts in and put up my screen house out by the wash where I can see no houses. I will put in a firepit and fix roll up blankets for the sides. I will put in a desk and a couch and sleep there sometimes. Yes. I will read and write and bead and cook over the fire, like the seasons of a Navajo. 

Posted by: cactusandquail at 16:30 | link | comments (4)

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#1  11 February 2006 - 04:48

 

I'm so thrilled that you are back! :) I watched the same show as you did last night on PBS and found myself fascinated with the Navajo lifestyle, how simple life can and should be. :)
I'm going to try to join the group on Yahoo, it will be very interesting!

Anonymous

#2  11 February 2006 - 20:56

 

where i used to live we would go out after dark and sleep in the woods under the stars. woke up to squeaking one morning and a wagon load of tourons was rolling by on their way to a cowboy breakfast, we sleeping on the road.

rustymadgal

#3  12 February 2006 - 01:27

 

unlogged visitor: Yes, I loved that show. I went to pbs and am going to buy that one just to remind myself of the Navajo's beautiful respect for the earth and all living.

cactusandquail

#4  12 February 2006 - 01:28

 

aRusty, That's funny. A clearing in the woods , open road. Sleeping out is a great pleasure.

cactusandquail

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