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Today’s photo features a sky with some interesting clouds. The lower part of the photo is fairly dark. To the right we see buildings that appear to be apartment complexes beside a road. There’s a line of cars parked on the right side. To the left there are trees and a wall. There are mountains in the background.
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Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
HOMESICK
“You and your children will have a chance for a better life in San Fancisco,” said the blue-eyed Indian agent. “All you have here on the reservation is filth and poverty.”
Filth? Eleven-year-old Wilma saw only broad skies and beauty.
Stepping off the train in California, screeching city sounds assaulted her. She clung to Edoda. “Please, take us home.”
Twenty years later Wilma Pearl Mankiller returned to Oklahoma with her two daughters. Peace and Cherokee pride filled her. A pride that would fan the flames of her determination to help her people as the first female chief of her tribe.
*Edoda is Cherokee for Father
A mere hundred word piece doesn’t do this woman justice. If you have an hour to commit to, CLICK for the documentary.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Oh… the homesickness… 👍 Such a wonderful short story ☺️
Have a nice week ahead! ☺️
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Thank you so much Aptivi. Like I said, there was really too much about Wilma Mankiller to cram into a mere 100 words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re welcome, Rochelle 😊
I fully understood. We can’t describe about her in just 100 words. 👍
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It takes more weight than there is to hold people down for ever
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Such determination and commitment. Inspiring.
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I had not heard of Wilma before. Thank you for the introduction to her empowering story.
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She had quite a life for sure. She made quite an impact on the Cherokee Nation in more ways than one. Good “nonfiction “ story.
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100 words, in that you have managed to convey so very much. Wilma Tenkiller was a brave and valient woman .
she deserves to be honored, as do so many other Native American heros
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Thank you for sharing Wilma’s story, Rochelle.
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Sad, if eventually uplifting tale of just one of far too many atrocities inflicted on indigenous people in far too many parts of the world by far too many ‘civilised’ nations.
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I have just watched the programme about her what an inspirational woman the best president the USA never had. What I admire is her determination her moral stance and how it was never about knocking others but lifting people up – our politicians could learn a lot from her – thanks for introducing this wonderful woman Rochelle ❤️
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What a woman she was. I’m so pleased that I delved deeper into her story. Thank you, Rochelle.
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Wow, the strength to endure and rise again runs through so much of human history, and is so much more powerful a lesson than the stories of those who sought to hold people down. Thank you for this introduction, Rochelle.
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like they say, to each their own. good for her and her tribe.
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Really interesting Rochelle. Thank you for that.
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Home is where the heart is comes to mind when learning about this courageous woman.
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