Things to Do Before We Graduate

At the beginning of senior year, over some lovely wings and Blue Moon at BDubbs, I compiled this list with some of the msot amazing people I’ve had the privlidge of sharing 80% of my classes with. It’s a list of all the things we wanted to accomplish before we left CSB/SJU. After that night, [...]

European history as it should be

Once upon a time in the Mount, there was a man who taught AP Euro. Every week we would have a test on a chapter in our lovely history books and in preparation, this man would lecture on whatever he damn well pleased, regardless of relevance or accuracy. In many ways he prepared us for the [...]

Happy New Year

Ok, 13 days late but give me a break folks, I’ve been a little busy…. I say that a lot… sometimes its true. I’m sorry I haven’t written in awhile but quite honestly I just haven’t been inspired. I’d rather be inspired then just random crap… so here’s the most inspiration I’ve had this year-
In [...]

I Can Be a Christian and Vote Obama

Let me introduce myself spiritually. I strive to glorify God in everything I do. I seek His will and follow it. I examine the teachings of Jesus Christ and strive to follow Him. I also seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in my thoughts and actions. I believe that God has a calling on [...]

Now that I actually have a free moment…

I need to apoligize to you all for my complete negligence. I would pull out the whole “I’ve been super busy” excuse but that never makes anyone feel any better. The reality is that we all have relatively chaotic lives and in our lives, we make time for those who are important to us. Readers, you [...]

I have a new home

That’s right folks, home. It’s such a strong word and I never thought I’d be saying it this early about Mission, SD but I am.
I went back “home” for the past few days to pack up my life and start the glorious process that is moving and although it was fantastic and encouraging to see [...]

Email Blues

So over the summer I’ve been sending email updates to a few friends/family etc who I figured would like to know about my happenings on the Rez. I’ve also been sending more personal emails to some folks as well because it’s just really nice to keep in touch with folks back home. I usually check [...]

Some things I’ve been thinking about today

a. I’m currently very depressed over the state of the human race and the measures we have to take to make sure we don’t all end up killing each other and how those measures involve a massive amount of human suffering anyway. I would gladly give up my personal security if it meant people didn’t [...]

Rez LIfe

Updates to come later. Because I’m uber busy. 
But I just have to say this:
There is a middle school band position opening for Todd County.
Holy crap.

It’s time to grow up

These are very exciting days. These are also very sad days. I don’t think I’ve ever been so conflicted in my life. Icame to some very real realizations yesterday while talking to an amazingly wise mentor, teacher, and friend of mine.
I love the reservation with my entire being and I know that it will always be a [...]