Me

I am composed of a lot of different elements, among them are not only the European background, but also the Native American line. I am Cherokee, officially a card carrying member of the Western Band of Cherokee, and am very proud of that. My moms dad was one of the last original enrollees in 1906, and my grandmother was just missed the enrollment.

I have a BA from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Tahlequah as and is the Capitol of the Western Band. I attended Purdue and went back to NSU for a Masters in History, and then on to Univeristy of Arkansas to work on a doctorate, never completed!

My interest in Native American jewelry is an outgrowth of my heritage and my education. I have always understood that Silver is a spiritual metal to the Native Americans, and I believe that.

I am in the process of writing a novel, have been for about 4 or 5 years, and I'm hoping it will bring people together, but in the process will probably also tear some away. I will try to write on a regular basis.