tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post8461403962670525882..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: The Story of Yellow Bird and Elizabeth Wilson Ridge by Cheryl PiersonCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-74399695623791834162018-05-30T15:42:50.492-05:002018-05-30T15:42:50.492-05:00Arletta I was asked to join a blog when "blog...Arletta I was asked to join a blog when "blogging" was a very new thing. I was so "unknowing" (to put it mildly) about the computer, and blogging was a new-ish thing. But the lady whose blog I'd been asked to join for a monthly post thought everyone knew about blogging...she was very good on the computer, and my brain has to WORK to be able to learn "new stuff" on the computer--but hers didn't. LOL She was very little help--when I asked questions I felt so dumb by the way she replied to me. As if I should already know THAT (whatever it was). Finally, as the first time for my blog day neared, she realized I was desperate--and it wasn't that I wasn't trying, but back in those days blogger was a pill (it still can be, but THEN it was terrible) and I was having all sorts of trouble and was really not understanding, anyhow. She wrote to me and told me she would publish my post "this time" but went on to say, "You're really going to have to learn how to use blogger if you're going to be part of the blog." OMG, I was so crushed. I was trying so hard and didn't understand a lot of what I was supposed to be doing. She asked me to send her my images for the blog. I sent her the LINKS instead of the actual pictures. LOL OH LAWZIES. She wrote me back very quickly and told me NO, she needed the PICTURES. I managed to get them to her, but I went to bed in tears that night. I lasted for about 5 or 6 months on that blog, and it was nerve-wracking, but I learned a lot from other people behind the scenes who were having the same troubles I was. Turned out nobody knew anything much about blogging except her. LOL<br /><br />Keep us posted about the surgery. Hope all went well today! XOXOCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-30751244098410392212018-05-29T22:19:18.326-05:002018-05-29T22:19:18.326-05:00Cheryl, You are more than kind. The SOTW sisterho...Cheryl, You are more than kind. The SOTW sisterhood is very supportive and generous. Thank you for letting me know of your problems blogging. I'm relieved not to be alone.<br />I hope in late summer or the fall to go to Grass Valley to learn about Cornish miners there; I'll have to check out the local museums and the plaque about John. Surgery is tomorrow and I'm very hopeful!Arletta Dawdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838394408448357652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-56731626025611872872018-05-29T21:41:50.059-05:002018-05-29T21:41:50.059-05:00Sarah, I have wondered that same thing. It must me...Sarah, I have wondered that same thing. It must mean what we call "soft in the head" --not physically, but maybe emotionally/mentally somehow? I don't know, but...I wonder if Keith would know? <br /><br />I know what you mean about him suffering at the sight of his father's murder. I can't even imagine how he must have relived that moment over and over, and how sweet revenge must have been to him! <br /><br />So glad you enjoyed this, Sarah. It's a "rerun" but one of my favorite posts.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-41186703984136982872018-05-29T19:04:26.884-05:002018-05-29T19:04:26.884-05:00I can't help wondering what "soft brain&q...I can't help wondering what "soft brain" really was.<br />This true account almost reads like a romance story. I can't imagine how much John suffered at the sight of such a gruesome murder of his father. To have such a loving partner like Elizabeth. <br />I am amazed he was able to exact revenge on the responsible men without being caught. In any case, this is an amazing historical story, Cheryl.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-74394377141376214122018-05-29T00:27:30.222-05:002018-05-29T00:27:30.222-05:00Hi Arletta, please DO NOT WORRY. I have done that ...Hi Arletta, please DO NOT WORRY. I have done that very same thing I can't tell you how many times. I only regret there doesn't seem to be an easier way to fix it to schedule it once it's been "put back in the queue" somehow. Oh, you should have seen me when I was first learning to blog. LOL You would have laughed yourself silly. <br /><br />I am not sure about a biography about them, but I think that would be so interesting--even a story based on their true life love story would be wonderful, wouldn't it? Out of everything I've read, this is one story that touched me so deeply because of how hard times were in general, and how much harder times were for Indians, and how very very rough times were for these two individuals on top of all the other things they had to deal with. Yet their love shone through and there was just never any doubt of it. <br /><br />Arletta, please keep us posted on your surgery, will you? Hugs!Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-40667624065698014322018-05-28T22:51:52.976-05:002018-05-28T22:51:52.976-05:00AGAIN, MY APOLOGIES FOR TAKING UP SPACE TODAY IN E...AGAIN, MY APOLOGIES FOR TAKING UP SPACE TODAY IN ERROR!<br /><br />Cheryl, John and Elizabeth's story is so very beautiful! Is there a biography or novel telling their full story? I wonder about how and when they came to CA and their life in Grass Valley. Thanks for this special treat! ArlettaArletta Dawdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838394408448357652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-58984548883520854402018-05-28T21:21:33.933-05:002018-05-28T21:21:33.933-05:00I agree, Kaye--it's something they couldn'...I agree, Kaye--it's something they couldn't have foreseen as being an inconvenience or something anyone might WANT to do in the future. I'm like you--the revenge aspect, especially in a story such as this one, is all-important and really what made him who he was. If not for Elizabeth, there's no telling what might have become of him, and you can see from his poetry the depth of his emotion for her, and his intelligence and caring. I think that's part of what makes this story so fascinating to me.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-76109949838190001992018-05-28T19:53:29.849-05:002018-05-28T19:53:29.849-05:00Cheryl,
What a great story. The revenge aspect fo...Cheryl,<br /><br />What a great story. The revenge aspect for creating balance has always intrigued me, because it 'works' (for me, anyway). *wink* It's a shame you have no paper trail to document your Native American heritage, but it's easy to see the situation from their point of view. The government let them down and broke so many promises. <br />Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-45177928450652325422018-05-28T12:50:52.730-05:002018-05-28T12:50:52.730-05:00We have a lot of Indian blood in our family on bot...We have a lot of Indian blood in our family on both sides, but as you say, it was something that was not talked about in their generation, but better hidden. I had ancestors who would not sign up on the rolls because they didn't want to be "found" by the government. Now it would be near to impossible for me or my kids to prove it and get on those rolls. <br /><br />I think to read this entire book of his poetry would be wonderful. Judging from this poem, I think it would be thoroughly enjoyable. I posted this blog before a while back but it's so interesting and just such a good story, I thought I would put it up again today (since it's a holiday and I had not had time to prepare a new one!) LOL <br /><br />So glad you enjoyed it, again, and thanks for stopping by!Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-69314585673410321332018-05-28T12:26:09.811-05:002018-05-28T12:26:09.811-05:00You had me at poet. I love poetry and this one is ...You had me at poet. I love poetry and this one is elegant in its simplicity. I'd read their story before, but you've brought a renewed interest. <br /><br />I find it interesting that as time has gone by the joy of Indian blood has waxed, waned and waxed again. My ex's parent were part Indian, but would never talk or admit it. How sad to deny that part of your culture, but that was what was acceptable when they were growing up. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-75804399724837477342018-05-28T11:10:17.869-05:002018-05-28T11:10:17.869-05:00Caroline, my mom was the eldest of 11 kids during ...Caroline, my mom was the eldest of 11 kids during the Oklahoma Dustbowl days. She was the "historian" of the family, and in her younger days, knew who was married to this one or that one, and where they were from, and what they did, etc. She knew the history of our family and how I wish I had been more attentive when I was younger, but kids just don't know what they're missing. But she was the one that got me interested in history and "old things"--my family on both sides came to Oklahoma by way of TX. Lots of great history both from those early days and after they arrived in Indian Territory.<br />Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-69021580442309960942018-05-28T09:26:48.972-05:002018-05-28T09:26:48.972-05:00My father's family (supposedly part Cherokee) ...My father's family (supposedly part Cherokee) was from Rome, Georgia and came to Texas in 1876. His stories of events that happened are what ignited my interest in history in general and especially Texas history. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.com