Joy Harjo's Blog, page 15

Breaking Stones, some notes for a play

Yesterday I was in a prison quarry, breaking stones. It was the quarry inside.I had a talkative lunch, walked a few miles, photographed and found startling images that may turn into some large pieces. Watched some stand up comedy--all this with a beautiful illusion, a man with a beating heart, shining eyes, kindness, and a muscular, kinetic presence. Because I am in the thinking/dreaming/

More UNM Trouble

UNM appealed the Board of New Mexico's Workforce Solution decision. The board decided in my favor. They backed me up in my difficult decision to quit UNM because of an untenable workplace situation in which I could not protect my students. Now I may have to go to court. Now I may have to pay back $12,000 because of my decision.As they say in Hawai'i, this is "junk".

Note: This is Still My Blog

I have a another, a joint blog with Tashi Grady Powers, an amazing astrologer. Hence, the two names. Will probably move the other blog.Thanks.

Computer Hell

Everyone with a computer knows this place. Your computer is fine when you log off. You log back off and suddenly there's nothing on the screen, or there's blinking, or, or....Yesterday my main computer, everything began running excruciatingly slow. The night before it had been zippy, responsive. So, I go to my little travel laptop. I get the message "hard disk full, make more space". So I get

November 1 – 3 Noon-11 pm CYRANO'S PLAYHOUSE413 D Street,...

November 1 – 3 Noon-11 pm
CYRANO'S PLAYHOUSE413 D Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 274.2599Watch ANHC's website (www.alaskanative.net) for an announcement of reading times and details. Admission is free.The first three days of November, the Alaska Native Heritage Center will celebrate a landmark in Native Theatre, when it presents to the public ten new plays written by Alaska Native playwrights

Hearing Voices

A few days ago, in the thick of obligation I realized that I was being led by an inner voice that is harsh, a task maker and unforgiving. I had to tell that voice to go--it had helped me through stacks of work, but there are other ways. I invited another voice in--one who is compassionate, kind, funny and doesn't take everything so seriously. It allows flow--Mvto to the wise teacher who lives in

For A Girl Becoming Wins Moonbeam Children's Book Award!

I'm happy to announce that For a Girl Becoming earned a Silver Medal in the 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Award in the Multicultural Picture Book category. BUY a copy The Moonbeam Awards, sponsored by the Independent Publishers Association, are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children's books and their creators, and to celebrate children's books and life-long reading. Each

Joy Harjo & Larry Mitchell perform as part of the 3rd Annual Maxwell Silver Hammer Reading

Thursday, October 21 7 -10 pmThe 3rd Annual Maxwell Silver Hammer ReadingJoy Harjo & Larry Mitchell perform songs from her latest CD— Red Dreams, A Trail Beyond Tears Hear the music Free and Open to the PublicReception and Book Signing to FollowLocation: Fort Lewis College Ballroom/Sun 212 BallroomFort Lewis College: 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301http://www.fortlewis.edu*For more

Fundraising for New Play

I'm on the last push to raise the final $1695 to meet my goal for funds for my upcoming project, I THINK I LOVE YOU, AN ALL NIGHT ROUND DANCE. If I don't raise the whole amount I will not receive any of the approximately $8000 I've raised so far. Please help. And thanks to all who have assisted!! We're going to have a good time as this moves forward. You can also send checks. See my Website for

Beautiful Leather Jacket being Auctioned by ChazSkinz for support of my project: I Think I Love You, An All Night Round Dance

As you might have heard, I am raising funds to create a new original musical play called I THINK I LOVE YOU, AN ALL NIGHT ROUND DANCE. The money raised now through October 10 will help fund the first draft of this play including three original tunes, sessions with premier dramaturge Shirley Fishman, and a reading of the first draft of the play at the Public Theater in New York City.ChazSkins has