Anyone who has followed me in my writings knows I am a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). For the record, I...[Read More]
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I enjoy listening to the podcast “The Argument” because it features columnists from both sides of the political spectrum discussing the day’s news in a...[Read More]
One of my favorite poets died recently — Mary Oliver. At the end of her poem “Summer Day” she challenges me, “Tell me, what is...[Read More]
As Superbowl Sunday approaches, the media seems to be paying lots of attention to the Colin Kaepernick controversy which made it hard for the big...[Read More]
A national holiday is approaching. It’s one that’s not recognized on the calendar but is recognized across millions of households in the US. It’s a...[Read More]
At the time of my writing, the government has now partially been shut down for thirty-three days. I’ll admit I haven’t kept up with the...[Read More]
Last week UNC administrators‘ recommendation of a $5.3 million history center on campus to re-house the confederate monument nicknamed Silent Sam, with an annual operating budget of...[Read More]
Snow days. Ah, music to my ears. There are two natural wonders that manage to leave me in a space of tranquility and awe. One...[Read More]
By Juanita Wilson, Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians “Happy Thanksgiving!” Every year, on and around the fourth Thursday of November, the signs come...[Read More]
The memories I have are still very vivid. The home with numbers on the front of them. The empty houses. The fallen trees. The deserted...[Read More]
