A Few More Sentences – 37
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Louis Riel
13 min read
The author references 'the 140th anniversary of your sacrifice, Louis' on November 16th, referring to Louis Riel, the Métis leader executed in 1885. As a self-identified Métis writer, this historical figure is central to understanding the author's cultural identity and heritage.
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Métis
11 min read
The author identifies as Métis (calling the newsletter 'An Irritable Métis'), mentions Fort Belknap community gatherings, and uses Ojibwe greetings (Boozhoo, Aaniin). Understanding Métis history and culture provides essential context for this personal writing.
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Powell's Books
12 min read
The author describes 'Lines to stand in lines in Portland, a city who loves books and the people who write them' - referencing their book tour stop. Powell's is the iconic independent bookstore that defines Portland's literary culture.
Boozhoo, indinawemaaganidog! Aaniin! That is to say hello, all of my relatives! Welcome to another edition of An Irritable Métis. I must confess that I just spent ten minutes scratching my head and pacing my office1 and then scrolling back through three years of posts to come to the realization that when I said last month that the November 1st edition of the sentences marked THREE UNINTERRUPTED YEARS! of sharing this practice with you, I was wrong. That milestone has actually been reached TODAY!, on December 1st. I know! I’d been thinking all along that I started writing the sentences for sharing on October 1st, 2022, and shared the first batch on November 1st. That is incorrect. I started vigorously attending to them on November 1st of 2022, and the first actual post came on December 1st, three exact years ago.2
You may say, “Yeah, so?” and I assure you it matters. We run a tight ship around here!
If you are scratching your own head and making a “WTF?” face, I’m going to assume you are new here, and I am happy to explain that this monthly edition, where I post the daily, single sentences that I’ve accumulated for the month-just-ended, is based on the practice that ultimately led to my first book, One-Sentence Journal, back in 2018.3
It’s a simple practice and fulfilling … and also maybe not so simple as it may seem. Regardless, the practice is excellent training for paying attention to the small moments of my life, and I enjoy sharing those moments here. This remains the best and most consistent aspect of my writing efforts, and something within the reach of anyone who simply wants to be a more attentive participant in their own life.
I’m always interested in readings offerings from any of you practicing similarly. Share them in the comments! Also, if you’ve been around since that very first post, feel free to raise your hand via a comment as well. I’m very grateful and I would love to recognize you, even if only via a fist bump emoji or the like.
Friends, before I continue, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that if you receive the email alerts concerning IndigiPalooza MT: Resistance 250+ you will know that we announced our headliner for the next edition, which is scheduled for July 31/August 1 of ...
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