November 2003 Newsletter - Phil Konstantin Nov 5, 2003 6:00 PM . . . ===================================== Anything above this line is not part of my newsletter . . . . . . . . . ================================== November 2003 Newsletter from Phil Konstantin ================================== Greetings, I hope the past month has been a good one for you. I had a very long and mixed month. Thanks to another $198 roundtrip sale at Southwest Airlines, I was able to visit my daughter Heidi in Detroit. This was my first chance to visit my daughter's place. I had never been to Michigan before. Taking a date from my book, we visited the Raisin River Battlegrounds which are just north of the Ohio state line. I also visited my friend Haylee in Utah, on the way back. I had a nice visit in both places. I have posted a few of the pictures I took in Utah on this page: http://www.americanindian.net/utah2003.html A little after getting to Utah, I got sick. I had a hard time sleeping. I have a waterbedat home and regular mattresses are hard for me to sleep on. By the time I got home, I had a sore throat, something like bronchitis, stomach aches, and no energy. Before I could make an appointment at my doctor's, I also started having shooting pains in my left leg. Boy, when it rains, it pours. I still had a week before I had to get back to work (a nice thing about the CHP is the amount of time you get for vacation once you have been on as long as I have). So, I spent a lot of time in doctor's offices and labs. So far, of the four different problems I have, they still do not know exactly what is wrong. I have another six appointments for more tests during the rest of November. I told this joke to several of the doctors I met. They like it: "The doctor comes in and says, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is we are going to name a disease after you." Yeah, I have a wacky sense of humor. Ihope they can diagnose my problems without having to name it after me! Nothing was life-threatening and wanting to save my sick-leave time for more serious problems, I went back to work on the 16th. I had a lot of things to do that had piled up while I was away. Then on the evening of the 25th, the fires started here in San Diego County. I worked twelve hour days for twelve days straight. I was also working the early morning shift (I still do not know how that happened, because my boss knows I am not a "morning" person). I have more on the fires below. In any case, it has been a long month for me. Because of my general lack of energy in the early part of the month, and the long hours at the end of the month, I have not prepared much for this month's newsletter. To make up for that, I have included a long list of historical events for November. This is almost the month's entire listing from my book. Enjoy, Phil =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== Link of the Month for November: Mashantucket Museum and Research Center. You will find lots of info ere. http://www.pequotmuseum.org/ =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== Treaty of the month for November: TREATY WITH THE WINNEBAGO, 1837.Nov. 1, 1837. | 7 Stat., 544. http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/win0498.htm Some of the items covered: Lands ceded to the United States, Indians relinquish their right to occupy, except for hunting, certain land, Their title not to be invalidated, Indians to remove within eight months, Consideration for said cession, $200,000 set apart to pay individuals, Provision for relations, etc., of Indians, Removal of Indians, Horses and goods, Breaking up ground, etc, Balance of proceeds to be invested, Disposition of the interest, So much of existing treaties as requires services, etc., to be null and void, Treaty binding when ratified. =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== The San Diego fires covered 391,856 as of Monday. 2,400 homes and 758 other structures also burned. 16 people died as a result of the fires. Many of these waited too late to evacuate & got caught by the flames or smoke. There were three major fires. One of the links below shows a map. I have been told that the burned area was almost as large as the state of Rhode Island. Much of the fire was located in the central and eastern parts of the county. This is mostly rural areas, and is the home of many of San Diego's 19 reservations. Almost every reservation has had some damage. The western edge of the westernmost fire came within 300 yards of my house. People across the street from me evacuated. I was at work as the fire approached. My daughter Sarah came by the house and grabbed a few of the important papers. My subdivision is next to a canyon that is undeveloped. The canyon is next to the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station which has lots of open area. This led to the fire almost getting to me. Several of my co-workers lot their homes. It was a scary situation. I have several links below about the fires. Here is an e-mail from Cynthia, one of the newsletter's subscribers. She makes the same point that many people had about risking your life for "things." Dear Phil, The devastation is hard to imagine. The only time that I have visited the west coast, was to a conference in Seattle. I went to Mt.St.Helens ( 7 years after the eruption). What an amazing site ! The tree skeletons were still laying down like match sticks, with little bits of greenery sprouting around here and there. Earth's renewal. There was another lesson in sensibility (or not) in wiliness to evacuate. And of course a lesson in attachment to material goods. Nothing is really more important than the safety and life of my pets and loved ones.... How ironic, that in your last newsletter, you were talking so openly with "us" about your thoughts about your future plans, the value of your home, and the like...And now to see how "fragile" all of that really is. Your sentiments in that letter, really hit home for me. Many of my own recent thoughts..our similar age, and desire(s) to work in a more altruistic path. It was comforting to hear that someone else thinks about these things too. Again, I am glad to hear that you are safe. Do take care ! Best regards, Cynthia ----------------------------------- Photos of the fires: http://www.aronparker.com/pictures/Fires/ Most recent statistics from the County of San Diego http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/enterprise_portal/announcements/StructureAssessmentUpdate.pdf Map of fire areas in San Diego County http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/enterprise_portal/announcements/AffectedAreas.htm Special Report: Wildfires devastate Southern California tribes http://www.indiancountry.com/?1067609058 Morongo Tribe Brings Thanksgiving Early for California Evacuees http://www.kumeyaay.com/news/news_detail.html?id=455 Info on all southern California fires: http://www.fire.ca.gov/cdf/incidents/index.html =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== Here are some interesting websites: One Nation OK Lies: a site counter to the One Nation website. http://www.onenationoklies.com/ Don't Pay to Pray: List of Frauds (their list of bogus websites & fake shamans) http://www.geocities.com/dontpaytopray/list.html#books Spiritual abuse: An invisible crime http://www.wellnations.com/v3i6st1.html American Indian Names from Donga.com (Korean News website) http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2003092427278 At least 150,000 more Natives since census http://www.indiancountry.com/?1067960162 How Do We Choose To Remember http://www.uexpress.com/columnoftheamericas/ Native language taught on reservation http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?display=rednews/2003/11/03/build/wyoming/50-nativetongue.inc Cherokee tribe tries to save a dying language http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2003/09/19/state1618EDT7535.DTL Notice of appeal filed in Redskins trademark case http://www.indiancountry.com/?1067710306 Amazing Find: Pocahontas' Village Dug Up http://channels.netscape.com/ns/news/package.jsp?name=fte/pocahontasvillage/pocahontasvillage Native American patriotism is complex http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/americannews/news/opinion/7164835.htm Y programs shed Indian trappings now deemed racist http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/119428_yguides26.html Weaving Out of Buckskin http://www.allthingscherokee.com/atc_sub_culture_feat_events_100103.html ======================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X ======================================== The Cherokee Nation is pleased to announce that Building One Fire, the second album by the Cherokee National Youth Choir, has been nominated by the Native American Music Awards in the categories of "Album of the Year" and best "Gospel/Christian Recording." Winners are determined through national membership mail-in ballots and a voting campaign open to the general public at www.nammys.com. Fans and supporters of the Cherokee National Youth Choir are urged to vote. To vote for the Cherokee National Youth Choir log on to: http://www.nammys.com/public/login.cfm =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== Notes from newsletter subscribers: ------------------------------------- From Ruth Garby Torres: Call for Participants: The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, opening September 2004 The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, opening September 2004, in Washington, DC is looking for Aboriginal artists to participate in the museum's 6 day opening ceremony. To commemorate the historic opening of this new museum, the NMAI will present "Songs, Steps and Stories" - The Festival of Native American Music, Dance and Storytelling. The opening festival is designed to strengthen and celebrate the Native cultures of the North, South and Central America. The six day festival (September 21 - 26, 2004), will feature over 200 singers, dancers and storytellers, representing 30 - 40 American Indian communities from throughout the Western Hemisphere. An audience of 1 million people is expected. There is no official application form for groups and individuals that are interested in participating in the museum's opening events. The museum is asking those who are interested to send a promotional kit that should include their biography and performance history. Some reviews and written endorsements from places they have performed would be useful. In the case of performing groups, especially dance groups, a performance video is very important. For musicians a compact disc or cassette is important, but video is also a good idea. Plans for the opening focus primarily on music, dance, and storytelling, but artisans whose work relates to music and dance (drum makers, etc.) are of interest as well. The museum is also interested in radio personalities and comedians who might be interested in acting as host/emcees for the performance stages. Interested artists can send their promotional kits to: Howard Bass Public Programs Producer National Museum of the American Indian 470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7103 Washington, DC 20560-0934 =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== Here is some humorous items: ----------------- From my daughter Sarah: The Sayings of Zen: Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted. Always remember you're unique. Just like everyone else. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them you're a mile away and you have their shoes. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. Some days you are the bug; some days you are the windshield. A closed mouth gathers no foot. Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. Never miss a good chance to shut up. We are born naked, wet, and hungry, and get slapped on the ass... then things get worse. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill AND a laxative on the same night. There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. EVERYONE seems normal until you get to know them. ------------------------- More from Sarah: Breaking Up...College Course Style... Psychology: Girl accuses guy of just using her as a substitute for his Mother. Sociology: Each claims to have been oppressed in the relationship. Religion: Each prays for reconciliation and/or curses God Archaeology: One tries to bury the past, and accuses the other of trying to dig it up. Theatre: "OH MY GOD! Life is... ENDED... as we KNOW it!" Biology: "You just wanted to get in my genes!" Physics: Both resign themselves to the fact that what goes up must come down. Journalism: "Today was the end of an era. Jack, 19, and Jill, 18, called an end to their relationship of 2 weeks..." Women's Studies: "HE did it!" Business: Both decide that they're spending way too much money together, and that it's simply cheaper to be single. Italian: "Mama Mia!" History: Each party argues the breakup was caused by something the other party did in the past. Geography: Both people decide to simply move far away to avoid each other. Anatomy: "I never liked your body anyway." Economics: One party demands more than the other can supply. English: Each writes the other a perfect breakup letter, complete with introduction, thesis, body, and conclusion, that doesn't really say anything substantively intelligible. Education: Both concede that the relationship was a learning experience. Computing: "Man, this bytes -- we just couldn't interface" and/or "His hard drive was more like a floppy." E. Engineer: "It's just so shocking... I'm sure there are positives and negatives, but..." [okay, yes, I know you're groaning ;-)] Architecture: "There just wasn't much to build on anyway..." Jewish Studies: "OY! You should feel so guilty!" Philosophy: If 2 people break up in a dorm and there's no one to witness the breakup, are they really single? Zoology: They were able to mate like banshees, but lacked sophisticated communication skills. Phys. Ed.: They punch each other out in frustration. Chemistry: They turn to hard drugs to relieve the pain. Counseling: Each urges the other to "get help!" Music: Each utilizes an operatic lament (or, in Tennessee, a country song) to express his or her sorrow. Law: They sue each other for breach of a pre-dating agreement. Advice for college students...don't date your classmates...but have a great weekend! ------------------------- Some cute pictures from Jay Crosby: http://www.palletmastersworkshop.com/happy -------------------------- More from Jay: A first grade teacher collected well known proverbs. She gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Better to be safe than......................punch a 5th grader. Strike while the ...........................bug is close. It's always darkest before..................Daylight Saving Time. Never underestimate the power of............termites. You can lead a horse to water but...........how? Don't bite the hand that....................looks dirty. No news is.................................. impossible. A miss is as good as a...................... Mr. You can't teach an old dog new.............. math. If you lie down with dogs, you'll........... stink in the morning. Love all, trust............................. me. The pen is mightier than the................ pigs. An idle mind is............................. the best way to relax. Where there's smoke there's................. pollution. Happy the bride who......................... gets all the presents. A penny saved is............................ not much. Two's company, three's...................... the Musketeers. Don't put off till tomorrow what............ you put on to go to bed. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and..... you have to blow your nose. There are none so blind as.................. Stevie Wonder. Children should be seen and not............. spanked or grounded. If at first you don't succeed............... get new batteries. You get out of something only what you..... see in the picture on the box. When the blind leadeth the blind............ get out of the way. Better late than............................ pregnant ! ------------------------------------------- My mother sent me this: Are you the weakest link? Below are four (4) questions. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately. OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are. Ready? GO!!! (scroll down) First Question: You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in? Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second! Try not to screw up in the next question. To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question. Second Question: If you overtake the last person, then you are...? Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person? You're not very good at this are you? Third Question: Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it. Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total? Scroll down for answer.. Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't believe it? Check with your calculator! Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right? Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter? Answer: Nunu? NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary. Read the question again -------------------------- =================================== X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X+X =================================== That's it for this newsletter. Have a nice month. Phil Konstantin . . . . . . . . Anything below this line is not a part of my newsletter ======================================================= . . . . . . . -------------------- That's it for now, Phil ===================== END OF THE NEWSLETTER =====================
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