Ha, I never actually considered myself to be Tribal Politics material even 5 years ago. Yet here I am working with a bunch of policies for the community. Doing this podcast definitely keeps my blood pressure down because there's a lot going on in this crazy crazy world. First off, a piece off my childhood passed away recently. Celebrity deaths don't usually get me, but actor Ray Liotta actually had a lot of influence on young rez kids in the Umatilla Tribe. ''Goodfellas'' is a staple for many Native Americans, and it sucks to see someone pass away relatively young. Over in Maine a part timer quits her clerk job. Which leads to the small town she worked for to shut down. Just another example of Cost of living. Finally, in South Carolina a deputy gets sentenced 18 years imprisonment for driving through flood waters with 2 prisoners in the back. The van gets stuck and flood waters rise which led to the deaths of the two detainees. All to save on time to use a shortcut. Pretty bleak stories I covered this week. Still, hope many of you remain positive! Remember where you came from, it will help you on your path.

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