tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post116075666776880717..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: Symbol of FriendshipGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1161243874652080732006-10-19T09:44:00.000+02:002006-10-19T09:44:00.000+02:00I share your curiosity, Rachel! If we don't get b...I share your curiosity, Rachel! If we don't get back to respecting Mother Earth and restoring our land, I'm afraid we'll lose her/it. Mothers are survivors, tho', so I am confidant she will fight with and for us to save her.<BR/><BR/>I always enjoy your comments! So wise and thought-provoking.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1161213495403460772006-10-19T01:18:00.000+02:002006-10-19T01:18:00.000+02:00I am curious, of course, about the First Nations. ...I am curious, of course, about the First Nations. At their website it reads, "First Nations Development Institute is working to restore Native control and culturally-compatible stewardship of the assets they own - be they land, human potential, cultural heritage, or natural resources - and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of Native communities." I know many Native Americans who share this vision; however, here in Arizona, the reservations are run down and there is little evidence of culturally-compatible stewardship occurring. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a common occurrence. This vision quest of the First Nations is so refreshing. Are they manifesting it as a whole in Canada? <BR/><BR/>I share this vision as well. I want to enjoy the land, human potential, cultural heritage, and natural resources. At some point in history, all were a part of a First Nation, but now, few identify with the beginnings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160917412882799402006-10-15T15:03:00.000+02:002006-10-15T15:03:00.000+02:00Me, too, J. It's such a great place for the world...Me, too, J. It's such a great place for the world to come together and extend a hand of friendship!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160914767521855532006-10-15T14:19:00.000+02:002006-10-15T14:19:00.000+02:00I absolutely love the Olympics. I attended the Ath...I absolutely love the Olympics. I attended the Athens games and will be attending the Beijing ones also (if I can get tickets).Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997335550343515464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160855568726012122006-10-14T21:52:00.000+02:002006-10-14T21:52:00.000+02:00Christina: I absolutely agree that it's the best ...Christina: I absolutely agree that it's the best symbol ever! The Island pics are soon to come :)<BR/><BR/>Tim: Thanks a lot.<BR/><BR/>MP: So glad you've made it back to work but I wonder how long the healing process will take?! When you get to your trip, you'll have a fan club, of course!<BR/><BR/>CS: I totally agree with your assessment of these incredible people!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160846830985016292006-10-14T19:27:00.000+02:002006-10-14T19:27:00.000+02:00When I read the first lines of this post, I knew t...When I read the first lines of this post, I knew this meant so much to you. I got goose bumps when I read it. I guess I feel a link to it.<BR/><BR/>The Inukshuk are not only great artists, but have what I call healthy values of life and friendship. They were dependent on each other to survive and maintain a social life. They cherish their surroundings like probably none of us could. That also goes for the many other tribes in North America. We have so much to learn from them.<BR/><BR/>So, I'm off to see your photo album!CanadianSwisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643821249467079199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160836461632815642006-10-14T16:34:00.000+02:002006-10-14T16:34:00.000+02:00Oh yes! I think the sweaters are for sale at The B...Oh yes! I think the sweaters are for sale at The Bay (here La Baie). I will go check there first! And I'm doing fine! I have gone back to work. It's not easy because I can't sit, but I have realized that when I walk a lot, it activates the circulation in my leg and it's good for it. The pain is still there, but I can manage that easily. And I KNOW I have not talked about my trip yet. I am the queen of procrastination. And I work a lot so when I'm at home, I often don't feel like going on the net... Hhehehe. But I will show them, I promise! :)merlinprincessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635335494563402858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160788390397953262006-10-14T03:13:00.000+02:002006-10-14T03:13:00.000+02:00I really liked that first picture. Great view! And...I really liked that first picture. Great view! And your commentary on the inukshuk was excellent and I learned a lot. Thanks.Tim Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305530681191503858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160778879029103722006-10-14T00:34:00.000+02:002006-10-14T00:34:00.000+02:00Yes! We should follow your example and give it mor...Yes! We should follow your example and give it more often. :-)<BR/><BR/>Your pictures are wonderful. I hadn't realized they had been so creative with the inukshuk - we weren't really looking for it when we were there or maybe the merchandising wasn't in full swing yet. I think they chose the perfect symbol for the Olympics.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait for the Vancouver Island pics because I know what to expect!christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991148606497381478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160762054185006302006-10-13T19:54:00.000+02:002006-10-13T19:54:00.000+02:00ET: If you do get one, please take a pic of it fo...ET: If you do get one, please take a pic of it for me to see. They're all so different and creative!<BR/><BR/>Ruth: That would be the late afternoon light and thank you ever so much. That spot was a highlight of the entire day for me.<BR/><BR/>MP: Speaking of tripping and falling, I have been thinking a lot about you lately and want to know how you're doing! I assume the Olympics merchandise will be all over Canada, so hopefully you'll find what you're looking for.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160759644875006852006-10-13T19:14:00.000+02:002006-10-13T19:14:00.000+02:00Don't we LOVE Inukshuks? And Vancouver is such a n...Don't we LOVE Inukshuks? And Vancouver is such a nice place. Even if sometimes, we hear about some people tripping and falling... Hhehehe! Looking at your pics, I realize we have NOT seen the same things at all! That is cool! I could not find a sweather of the olympics but will definitively try to find one here in Quebec City. They are soooo nice!merlinprincessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635335494563402858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160757279952230312006-10-13T18:34:00.000+02:002006-10-13T18:34:00.000+02:00What a cool post!! I love inukshuk.The first two p...What a cool post!! I love inukshuk.<BR/><BR/>The first two photos are simply breathtaking. The folds of the mountains, the morning/evening light (?), the inukshuk. Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-1160756920059776422006-10-13T18:28:00.000+02:002006-10-13T18:28:00.000+02:00I'm so fascinated by them too! I'm almost sure I'...I'm so fascinated by them too! I'm almost sure I'll end up buying one! And the photos are so incredible! So well composed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.com