Fun Monday #35, Shoes ..... Traditions
Fun Monday is brought to you by Robin and Pensieve. Her basic premise was: "Shoes tell a lot about a person and we wanna delve deeply into your
soul sole. Photograph your favorite pair--or pairs--of shoes and tell us a little about why they're near and dear to your
toes heart"
There was more, and you are welcome to click over there and enjoy the full nuance of one of Robin's loquacious narrations. You gotta love the way she can use words. (And read the other participants, too!)
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I worried all week about shoes. Mine are bought for comfort - and purchased with enough room to insert my prescription orthotics. Yes, folks... my days of straps, stilettos, and open toed sandals are over. Even my daughters tell me that my walking shoes look like "Grandma shoes." DUH! Isn't that what their kids call me? Friday night rolled around and the only shoes I would consider sharing were the hubby's bronzed baby booties.
Then, we heard about an unusual gathering in the vicinity and all thoughts of my Fun Monday assignment disappeared.
Instead of blogging, I packed up and headed to The Waluulapum Warriors Powwow.
It started with a one man ceremonial dance accompanied by drums and song. Then the different tribes were represented in an elaborate procession of traditional ceremonial dress. An Honor Guard carried the US Flag, Tribal Flags and Eagle Staffs.
After the Unity Dance (which I wanted so badly to join in on the dome floor), the Master of Ceremonies spoke of wealth. Their wealth was in moccasins - but not in the material, or the beads that were sewn into the many designs.
Their wealth walks in the heart of their young as they learn and carry on the traditions of the elders. Their wealth walks in the knowledge that is passed down by the elders of the tribes. Their wealth walks in the love shared by the parents and their children. A powwow is a a gathering of their wealth: family.
When the grandmothers danced, the MC requested that all in attendance stand to honor them. In awe and in smiles, I stood in my orthotic grandma shoes. It was at that moment I knew which shoes would grace my Fun Monday entry today.... and none of them were mine.
There was more, and you are welcome to click over there and enjoy the full nuance of one of Robin's loquacious narrations. You gotta love the way she can use words. (And read the other participants, too!)
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I worried all week about shoes. Mine are bought for comfort - and purchased with enough room to insert my prescription orthotics. Yes, folks... my days of straps, stilettos, and open toed sandals are over. Even my daughters tell me that my walking shoes look like "Grandma shoes." DUH! Isn't that what their kids call me? Friday night rolled around and the only shoes I would consider sharing were the hubby's bronzed baby booties.
Then, we heard about an unusual gathering in the vicinity and all thoughts of my Fun Monday assignment disappeared.
Instead of blogging, I packed up and headed to The Waluulapum Warriors Powwow.
It started with a one man ceremonial dance accompanied by drums and song. Then the different tribes were represented in an elaborate procession of traditional ceremonial dress. An Honor Guard carried the US Flag, Tribal Flags and Eagle Staffs.
After the Unity Dance (which I wanted so badly to join in on the dome floor), the Master of Ceremonies spoke of wealth. Their wealth was in moccasins - but not in the material, or the beads that were sewn into the many designs.
Their wealth walks in the heart of their young as they learn and carry on the traditions of the elders. Their wealth walks in the knowledge that is passed down by the elders of the tribes. Their wealth walks in the love shared by the parents and their children. A powwow is a a gathering of their wealth: family.
When the grandmothers danced, the MC requested that all in attendance stand to honor them. In awe and in smiles, I stood in my orthotic grandma shoes. It was at that moment I knew which shoes would grace my Fun Monday entry today.... and none of them were mine.
American Indian Shoes. Moccasins - a wealth of tradition and culture.
Comments
I love them!!
Actually I think you might be CIA material after you managed to get 28 good clear pictures of feet belonging to people who you don't even know!
Great post Pamela and how delightfully you've avoided showing us you footwear!
Thanks for sharing.
They are so pretty!!!
Great post!
#2) I was so hoping that some of these posts would go the way yours has...on topic but off track :). Based on what you commented to me earlier, I thought yours wouldn't be about your shoes necessarily.
#3) GREAT post...love the color and comfort and tradition of moccasins...perfect time for you to have attended this event!
Bell dancers, no dance is complete without them...
beautiful photos Pamela. I certainly appreciate them.
Thank you in my Ojibwe language.
Great post!!!
Gorgeous! You have outdone us all!
-Susan in VA
(Blogger is being a bugger today - I've been downgraded to "anonymous")
Hmph!! >:(
(g r i n)
xo
I have comfy shoes, and some of mine (the ones I wear most outdoors) are suitable for my orthodics.
Sometimes you think and think on things, and then the solution presents itself. Great post.
I do NOT have great feet or wear too stylish shoes...my post on this subject would have bored everyone to tears. : )
I think you are a jewel...yup. YOu are.
Hugs,
Sue
Beautifully done Pamela!! I'd vote for "The Best Fun Monday " post!!
BUT,I'd still like to see the 'Grammy' shoes that you wear! :)
With my husband being diabetic and his feet are starting to really hurt from his Diabetes, he really needs to get him some orthopedic shoes. Steel toed construction shoes, while necessary are not the most comfortable shoes to wear!
Again, great post Pamela!
You need a pedicure, don't you. Clever avoidance;).