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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 14, 2012 at 9:52am

"The basis of knowledge is the fire, rock, water, and green. But when that power was given to man, he used it to twist his own mind. Tunkashila gave man just one drop of that wisdom."

-- Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA

All of Nature has the wisdom to follow the Natural Laws. All of Nature knows how to live in harmony and use this wisdom in a good way, with exception of the human being. Often we misuse this wisdom. Wisdom always remains with those who use it in the proper way. Nature has used this wisdom well, so now we need to go to Her so we humans can relearn and change our lives. May we start doing this today, before it is too late.

Creator, let me be open to the lessons that Nature can teach me

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 13, 2012 at 9:35am

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're in charge of ensuring that things get done. You have the responsibility of either doing it yourself or finding the people who can. Remember that it is no disgrace to delegate tasks, let you overburden yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You pay close attention to your earning power. This is a good day to take a good look at what you may be doing wrong or how you can do better. Organization and planning are your strong points now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have a clear idea of your goals today and circumstances are right for you to proceed without disruption. You push events forward now, putting your strength and extermination behind your intentions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You must have a stable and calm environment now. You feel that home is your refuge and you may want to use a lot of time in meditation or contemplation. From a point of inner calm, you can face responsibilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You feel renewed ambition today. You can start preparation for a long project. Projects require steady application of effort, not a quick fix. Don't expect that anything can be started and finished quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You're easily scandalized today and you attempt to make people understand your outrage. You're sensitive now so it is probable that you're ahead of the curve in perceiving and understanding the trend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can see that further success comes from continuing education. Be willing to take a calculated risk to bring the levels of your education up to parity. Don't let yourself be lacking in essential knowledge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remember the ethical dimensions of your projects you must build trust and the only way to do that is to keep your word and deal in good faith. Many are tempted to do otherwise because they're so focused on getting results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have a practical approach to relationships today. You're very alert to what people need so that you can provide it to them. Those who have a position of responsibility have to be tough but fair.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a good day to be more focused on a specialization on the job. Choose something that needs improving and practice at it until you're expert. It will pay off well in the long run.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is a good day for focusing on professionalism. Make a stronger effort to live by your ideals and make them a habit. Virtuous behaviors shouldn't be mere politeness but you can now start making them part of your character.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You need to be aware of the ways you are unnecessarily dependent on others. It's a good time to begin to think of ways to become self-reliant and to strengthen personal skills. How much are you asking someone to help you?

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 13, 2012 at 9:35am

Jun 13, 323 B.C.:
Alexander the Great dies

Alexander the Great, the young Macedonian military genius who forged an empire stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to India, dies in Babylon, in present-day Iraq, at the age of 33.

Born in Macedonia to King Phillip II and Queen Olympias, Alexander received a classical education from famed philosopher Aristotle and a military education from his father. At the age of 16, Alexander led his first troops into combat and two years later commanded a large part of his father's army that won the Battle of Chaeronea and brought Greece under Macedonian rule. In 336 B.C., Phillip II was assassinated, and Alexander ascended to the throne.

Two years later, the young king led a large army into Asia Minor to carry out his father's plans for conquering Persia. Consistently outnumbered in his battles against superior Persian forces, Alexander displayed an unprecedented understanding of strategic military planning and tactical maneuvers. He never lost a single battle, and by 330 B.C. all of Persia and Asia Minor was under his sway. Within his empire, he founded great and lasting cities, such as Alexandria in Egypt, and brought about sweeping political and economic changes based on the advanced Greek models taught to him in his youth.

Although Alexander controlled the largest empire in the history of the world, he launched a new eastern campaign soon after his return from Persia. By 327 B.C., he had conquered Afghanistan, Central Asia, and northern India. In the next year, his army, exhausted after eight years of fighting, refused to go farther, and Alexander led them on a difficult journey home through the inhospitable Makran Desert.

Finally reaching Babylon, Alexander began constructing a large fleet to take his army back to Egypt. However, in June 323 B.C., just as the work on his ships was reaching its conclusion, Alexander fell sick after a prolonged banquet and drinking bout and died. Perhaps earnestly believing himself to be a god (as many of his subjects did), he had not selected a successor, and within a year of his death his army and his empire broke into a multitude of warring factions. His body was later returned to Alexandria, where it was laid to rest in a golden coffin.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 13, 2012 at 9:34am

"We have an old saying, Everything living must die. Only the rocks and mountains are forever."

-- Archie Fire Lame Deer, LAKOTA

The Creator designed all life to happen in a circle. For example, the cycle of life for the human being is Baby, Youth, Adult, Elder, then we die. The trees and the leaves happen in a circle; the leaves bud, then the leaves mature, next the leaves change color, and at last they fall off the tree to return to the Mother Earth. The birds bear their young, raise their young, then they die. The salmon are born, swim to the ocean, live their lives, swim back to the spawning grounds, then die. All aspects of the Life Cycle should be honored.

Great Spirit, today, let me enjoy today

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 13, 2012 at 9:32am

Jun 13, 1381:
Peasant army marches into London

During the Peasants' Revolt, a large mob of English peasants led by Wat Tyler marches into London and begins burning and looting the city. Several government buildings were destroyed, prisoners were released, and a judge was beheaded along with several dozen other leading citizens.

The Peasants' Revolt had its origins in a severe manifestation of bubonic plague in the late 1340s, which killed nearly a third of the population of England. The scarcity of labor brought on by the Black Death led to higher wages and a more mobile peasantry. Parliament, however, resisted these changes to its traditional feudal system and passed laws to hold down wages while encouraging landlords to reassert their ancient manorial rights. In 1380, peasant discontent reached a breaking point when Parliament restricted voting rights through an increase of the poll tax, and the Peasants' Revolt began.

In Kent, a county in southeast England, the rebels chose Wat Tyler as their leader, and he led his growing "army" toward London, capturing the towns of Maidstone, Rochester, and Canterbury along the way. After he was denied a meeting with King Richard II, he led the rebels into London on June 13, 1381, burning and plundering the city. The next day, the 14-year-old king met with peasant leaders at Mile End and agreed to their demands to abolish serfdom and restrictions on the marketplace. However, fighting continued elsewhere at the same time, and Tyler led a peasant force against the Tower of London, capturing the fortress and executing the archbishop of Canterbury.

On June 15, the king met Tyler at Smithfield, and Tyler presented new demands, including one calling for the abolishment of church property. During the meeting, the mayor of London, angered at Tyler's arrogance in the presence of the king, lunged at the rebel leader with a sword, fatally wounding him. As Tyler lay dying on the ground, Richard managed to keep the peasant mob calm until the mayor returned with armed troops. Hundreds of rebels were executed and the rest dispersed. During the next few days, the Peasant Revolt was put down with severity all across England, and Richard revoked all the concessions he had made to the peasants at Mile End. For several weeks, Wat Tyler's head was displayed on a pole in a London field.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 11, 2012 at 8:41am

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're prone to verbal outbursts today. It's important to say what not is on your mind early and learn to engage ion reasoned dialog. That way you won't have sudden outbursts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You're very critical today of things you don't like. You feel free to express ideas that object to situations that are wrong. You can get at the root of complex issues and unpack them to people can understand them better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You don't feel ambitious today or your plans for gaining an advantage fail. You don't have the strength you need for pushing ahead. Address the root causes instead of alleviating the symptoms.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your opinions can cause contention now. You're involved with discussion or dissension but there is a strong attitude of criticism and open disagreement now. You espouse radical solutions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You change your mind on matters involving religion and spirituality. Believers become skeptics and vice-versa. Some with moderate beliefs can also have a fundamental change in viewpoint.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You're prone to blame others for your own failures today. Take responsibility from the start and pay close attention to what needs to be done. Rashness and distraction are the big problems to watch out for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Success comes from having special information others don't have. You can be involved in public revelations so that secrets become more widely known. You take an original approach to uncovering hidden dirt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You awaken intellectually today. Things you thought were true are shown to be naive. An intellectual evolution can begin now as you start to face grown-up issues you've been avoiding or dismissing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You're apt to lose out in relationships that hint at competition. Don't be deceptive; some may not have enough energy to be that way and could be easily deceived instead, so be alert.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You find it difficult to compromise because you have a strong awareness of truth and principles. Compromise means injustice and denial of reality now and you are unwilling to budge when it comes to these.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are feeling especially needy today. There is something you lack, which you may or may not actually need. You're challenged to distinguish between cravings (which you can do without) and genuine lacks requiring remedy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Responsibilities are hard to meet today. Something gets in the way, whether ill health or reluctance to get involved. Meet genuine responsibilities but don't get pulled into bad situations.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 11, 2012 at 8:40am

"Behold, my bothers, the spring has come; the earth has received the embraces of the sun and we shall soon see the results of that love!"

-- Sitting Bull, SIOUX

Spring is the season of love. Spring is the season of new life, new relationships. It is the springtime that really reacts to the new position of Father Sun. New life forms all over the planet. Life is abundant. New cycles are created. Mother Earth changes colors, the flowers are abundant. It is the time for humans to observe nature and let nature create within us the feeling of Spring. We should let ourselves renew. We should let go of the feeling of Winter. We should be joyful and energetic.

My Maker, let me, today, feel the feelings of Spring

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 11, 2012 at 8:40am

Jun 11, 1509:
Henry VIII marries first wife

King Henry VIII of England marries Catherine of Aragon, the first of six wives he will have in his lifetime. When Catherine failed to produce a male heir, Henry divorced her against the will of the Roman Catholic Church, thus precipitating the Protestant Reformation in England.

Henry went on to have five more wives; two of whom--Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard--he executed for alleged adultery after he grew tired of them. His only surviving child by Catherine of Aragon, Mary, ascended to the throne upon the death of her half-brother, Edward VI, in 1553. In 1558, Mary was succeeded by her half-sister, Elizabeth, the only surviving child of Henry VIII by Anne Boleyn. She was crowned Queen Elizabeth I.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 10, 2012 at 8:43am

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You want to stand out from the crowd today. You reject all expectations of being normal and let your uniqueness show. Many aren't afraid to show the ways they stray away from a statistical average.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have plans requiring frequent and extensive communication. Many are executing ideas they have deferred for a long time. Boredom is a sign that you're neglecting the activities that really excite you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You gain an increase in respect and recognition today. Your job is likely to give you extensive leeway in your activities now. New friendships and business links can start now, with the prospect of mutual advantage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You feel it's important to communicate effectively and persuasively. Be careful; some may think you try too hard past all reason. Make your points, then let others make a decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are restless today. You desire new challenges and are easily bored with repetitive tasks. This is a good day to make active searches and inquiries about jobs that genuinely appeal to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You get into cooperative partnerships today. You enjoy ventures resulting in mutual benefit. Your professional associates open up to you now and it's easier to connect on an emotional level in addition to the business angle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are concerned with the presentation of information. Some can be involved with media projects that promote or teach a particular topic but you are objective enough that you're not proselytizing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You listen carefully to people and can grasp the underlying meaning of what they say. A little bit of data allows you to reconstruct the bigger context. You dislike compartmentalized information.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You spend a lot of time in the company of a significant partner. However, there is a risk of excessive spending. Be fiscally responsible now and don't let good feelings overcome good judgment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You make important plans with partners today. You can be too sensitive to how information is presented and not enough about the information that is there. You need to be adoptable in your communication modalities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You're feeling good today. Many are ready to spend a lot of money on upgrades to home or decorations. It's important to pay close attention to your budget and get a good deal on your purchases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You're prone to get dragged into situations not of your making. You need to be more assertive about making your own decisions. However, being in spontaneous situations for fun can still be rewarding.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on June 10, 2012 at 8:43am

"Each day, whatever I am doing, I am always praying and thinking of God."

-- Thomas Yellowtail, CROW

Have you ever tried going through your day and carrying on a conversation with the Creator? Many of our Elders live in prayer. They talk to the Creator like the Creator is their best friend. It is easiest to do this if we pray in the morning and ask the Great Spirit to direct our thinking. When the Creator is involved in guiding our lives, we will have less stress, anxiety, and tension. Maybe this is something we would like to try today. "Oh, Creator, look at the Sun, how beautiful you have made it. Oh, look at this child, isn't she just beautiful! Well, Creator, I'm not sure how I should do this task, what do you think? This person is starting to irritate me; I need your help to redirect my thinking. Thanks for returning me to a peaceful mind." Remember, the Creator also has a sense of humor.

Grandfather, Grandmother, let me walk in prayer

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