January 20, 2010

Reader Submitted

Lou Boden, a flute and drum circle facilitator, a Native American Flute player and experienced workshop and seminar guide is inviting participation in a Native American flute and drum circle at 7 p.m. the last Monday of every month at Mary Baldwin College, starting Jan. 25 (outside if weather permits.) Boden also is an interfaith minister, a Reiki master and a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing.

The ability to read music is not required. No experience is necessary. Entry-level flutes will available for purchase. Participants who don't have drums or rhythm items are invited to bring a pot and a spoon, two long wooden spoons or two round pieces of wood, or make a small sealed metal can filled with dried peas or beans.

There is no cost to participate. Spectators also are invited. For more information, call 255-5555 or e-mail lousfriend54@yahoo.com.

Shawn D. Dorris

Tsalagi ale Utlvquodi vhnai nasgi (Cherokee and proud of it)

Awen' sa Unaliyi (We are all kin)

Nigada aniyvwi nigeguda'lvna ale unihloyi unadehna duyukdv gesv'i. Gejinela unadanvtehdi ale unohlisdi ale sagwu gesv junilvwisdanedi anahldinvdlv adanvdo gvhdi.

Translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
(Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)