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Interview:Dr. Eric Miller, Part One
This is the first part of an extended interview with Dr. Eric Miller, the Director of the World Storytelling Institute in Chennai. In this segment, Dr. Miller speaks about the creation and work of the Institute, and the Institute’s commitment to helping tribal people in India maintain their cultures and languages.
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Notable Blogs 11/06/2010
This week’s Notable Blogs come mostly from WordPress. We are still settling in from our India trip, and time to search out, and read, blogs has been at a premium. Still, I have seen many splendid posts. Here are a few. I hope you enjoy them. Shaman-Ism has an extensive site about Hmong shamanism. This…
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Shamans, Priests, and Crows
Today is All Souls Day. Throughout the Americas families and individuals will gather tonight, or tomorrow night, to welcome the returning Dead. Those who gather by family alters, or in churches or cemeteries, will bring with them wonderful food and beautiful flowers. Some will burn incense or tobacco; others will display transient handmade crafts. Many…