msfntor Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Geronimo - the legendary Indian warrior by Dorte Rasmussen Geronimo Geronimo! Most people have heard the expression before - in a song, an American film or uttered just before a classmate enters for an oral exam. But who was Geronimo, and where did the expression come from? Geronimo was a Bedonkohe Apache leader of the Chiricahua Apache who led his people's defense of their land against the large and powerful American military. He continued the Apache tradition to oppose white man's colonization of the southwestern United States. But after a year-long war against American troops, Geronimo surrendered on September 4, 1886. He became a celebrity, but for the last 20 years of his life, he was a prisoner of war. Read the full story of the famous Indian here. Geronimo - the earlier years The legendary Apache leader was born in June, 1829 in what was then Mexico. He grew up in what we now know as Arizona and New Mexico. Goyathlay (The Yawner) was a natural hunter, and it is said that he swallowed the heart of the first animal he killed to ensure his eternal hunting success. He grew up to be a respected medicine man and warrior. Geronimo spent much of his life on the run. He belonged to the smallest branch of the Chiricahua tribe - the Bedonkohe. With only about 8,000 people, the Apache were completely surrounded by enemies: the Mexicans, as well as the Navajo and Comanche tribes. The Apache quickly learned to seek refuge, constantly. It was also part of the Indian tribe to plunder their neighbors. As a consequence, the Mexican government offered a bounty on the scalps of all Apache Indians. A child's scalp could fetch as much as $25. That didn't stop the tribe from continuing their activities, however, and by the age of 17, Geronimo had already spearheaded four successful raids. It was also during this time that young Geronimo fell in love with Alope, whom he married and had three children with. But then came the tragedy that would change Geronimo forever. One day, as Geronimo was on a trading trip away from the camp, Mexican soldiers attacked. Geronimo and the other men rushed home when they heard of the attack. But, when he got home, he found his mother, Alope and his three children killed. War leader Geronimo The murders of his family, devastated the 28-year-old Indian. As Apache tradition dictated, he set fire to his family's belongings and left camp to seek the wilderness. All as a symbol of his grief. There, alone and in deep sorrow, he heard a voice promise him that, "No gun will ever kill you. I will take the bullets from the Mexicans' guns ... and I will guide your arrows." With that knowledge, he gathered 200 men and found the soldiers who had killed his family. This vendetta against the soldiers and the Mexican government continued for 10 years. It was the Mexicans who gave him the name Geronimo. They were so frightened when they saw the Indian attacking them with a knife - despite the bullets flying around his ears - that they cried out for help from St Jerome - "Jerónimo" in Spanish. In the early 1850s, however, his enemy changed face. After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, the Americans had taken over large areas from Mexico - including those belonging to the Apache Indians. When gold was found in the area, settlers and miners flocked to the Indians' land. Tensions grew, and Apache attacks on the white man became more violent. Revenge continues Geronimo's father-in-law, Cochise, the leader of Chiricahua, could see where things were going. The chief made a peace treaty - much to Geronimo's disappointment. The war was to end, and Cochise agreed to the creation of a reserve for his people, on a valued and important part of their land. When Cochise dies, a few years later, and the US government has moved the agreed reserve north, Geronimo has had enough. He starts a new round of fighting. The authorities captured the Apache leader in 1877 and sent him to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. There, he struggled for four long years to settle in. In 1881, he fled the reservation. Together with a small group of men, Geronimo fought a five-year war against the Americans. Many believe this was the last war the Indians fought against the mighty United States. He was captured several times and taken to Indian reservations. Each time, he managed to escape. Some saw Geronimo as the last true warrior and defender of native rights. Others saw him as stubborn and warlike. Geronimo was not a chief, but a great and feared leader who led many raids and campaigns for his people But he became mythical, and eventually there was a troop of 5,000 American soldiers hunting Geronimo alone. On September 4, 1886, he surrendered as the very last Chiricahua. With Geronimo's surrender, the Indians' war against the Americans was finally over. Geronimo's last years Even while imprisoned, Geronimo saw what a celebrity he had become. Everyone wanted a glimpse of the Indian warrior. In true American style, Geronimo made big bucks during this period selling merchandise, including bows and arrows, pictures of himself and even his hat. In 1905 he published his autobiography, and in the same year he took part in the inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt as president. Later he met the president in person, but he failed to persuade him to give the Apache their land back. Nevertheless, Geronimo made a form of peace with the Americans and converted to Christianity. His enormous hatred for the Mexicans never disappeared, however. Four years later, Geronimo died after contracting pneumonia from a riding accident in February 1909. Geronimo was thrown from his horse and had to spend the night outside in the cold. He died six years later. At this time he was still a prisoner of war. On his deathbed, Geronimo would have said: "I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive!" Much of Geronimo's life and achievements are probably based more on myth and legend than on real historical fact. Either way, he left a lasting legacy, and he is forever a legendary and mythical figure in the indigenous storytelling. Geronimo's legacy Today Geronimo is used as an exclamation when you are about to plunge into something scary, but want to show that you are not afraid. For example, American parachutists began using "Geronimo" as a slogan and motto during World War II. The Danish singer Aura wrote the song 'Geronimo', and there are several films about the legendary Indian. Geronimo is also a ghost town in Graham Country, Arizona (there is also a town in Oklahoma and Texas named after the Indian warrior). It used to be a railroad station. Today, only a large building remains. In 2011, the White House received a coded message from US soldiers in Pakistan. The code was "Geronimo EKIA". EKIA stood for Enemy Killed In Action, and the message was meant to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed. The operation itself had been called 'Geronimo'. The choice of the name Geronimo naturally caused a stir. The warrior had been brutal and he was a native American. Critics thought his name had no place in a military operation. For others, the name was perfect. For the Indian was not only notorious for his many revenge attacks, but also for his formidable ability to evade his enemies. At the same time, it was arguably a true Geronimo! - situation, where the soldiers had to go on a frightening journey, but together they wanted to show that they were not afraid. Geronimo managed to fight 30 years against Mexicans and Americans, marry nine times, have 54 children, and leave remarkable, if mainly violent, traces in history. 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mina7601 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 15 hours ago, msfntor said: To change the ideas, you make a big line on the past, and start to live only in kindness and love, period. "Kindness is easier than hate" - this must lead you now. Don't worry about bad memories of the past - live in the present kindness and love, live a spiritual lifestyle and take care of living, Now! " "We live a spiritual lifestyle when we treat all life with care, kindness, and love." - Anthony Douglas Williams " - writing on the "meme" in the Pretty Detox Posts topic, page 16. To me, "meme" is an image with writing. "A meme is a virally transmitted image embellished with text, usually sharing pointed commentary on cultural symbols, social ideas, or current events. A meme is typically a photo or video, although sometimes it can be a block of text." "Memes are usually funny, but often that humor is injected with wry political or social commentary. Sometimes memes exist for shock value or to teach a life lesson." - here: https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-meme-2483702 I understand it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina7601 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 2:00 PM, msfntor said: Your MEME of The Day As far as I'm concerned You're all illegal aliens. I don't understand this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 8 hours ago, mina7601 said: I don't understand this. He is an American Indian, native American, indigenous American - Geronimo. There is a possibility, that many Americans would look at him as a serial killer. If you are interested in his story, you can read the article... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Buitengebieden @buitengebieden Deer enjoying the clear water of Lake Brienz, Switzerland.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1576160103719632896 Daily treats for stray dogs before closing the shop.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1576159186156924928 Time to leave.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1575948973428609024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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msfntor Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) This girl from Germany helped raise this donkey when he was born. This is their reunion https://www.tiktok.com/@alliespack/video/7139764820525534507 ..and article here: Donkey reunites with the girl who raised him - seeing you again is heartbreaking: https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-09-20-donkey-reunites-with-the-girl-who-raised-him---seeing-you-again-is-heartbreaking.SkAuHkw-j.html Edited October 2, 2022 by msfntor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) Mando and Mookie forever #catreunion ... and article here: True friendship: Two cats see each other again after a while – video goes to the heart: https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-09-30-true-friendship--two-cats-see-each-other-again-after-a-while-–-video-goes-to-the-heart.BylNd4NNGs.html Edited October 2, 2022 by msfntor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Buitengebieden @buitengebieden Busted.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1577039958388285440 “Something isn’t right bro” https://twitter.com/i/status/1577024943656955904 Bare feet.. He couldn’t resist a hug.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1576647033607589888 Smart donkey.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1576288280500240385 Brilliant.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1576225455652638720 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 ...then...the 7 of Buitengebieden @buitengebieden - If there's anything that you want... let me know if you need anything else... Little boy Beckley meeting his new family for the first time.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1577771672026943501 Forever friends.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1577779157970329689 In a world where you can be anything, be kind.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1577891100819431424 When dreams come true.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1577901031429742593 Two-year-old playing fetch with neighbor’s dog.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1578125597116694552 Dogs are the best.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1578437538166906883 And at the end I wish you to Living the best life.. https://twitter.com/i/status/1577790560282316801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) Wild boars!.. If you come across a wild boar while walking in the forest, clap your hands or jump on the nearest tree! If a hog runs into the street, and charge at you: https://twitter.com/i/status/1562883994294751232 Edited October 8, 2022 by msfntor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Tansu YEĞEN @TansuYegen Just stunning https://twitter.com/i/status/1578636860280094720 Was not expecting that https://twitter.com/i/status/1578495162707111936 We all need sometimes a parking space https://twitter.com/i/status/1578636243562164224 Unbelievable instinct (love story..) https://twitter.com/i/status/1578069601484767232 Cuttest reaction ever https://twitter.com/i/status/1577701204993400837 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) PDF: Psychological Helplessness and Feeling Undeserving of Love: Windows Into Suffering and Healing - by Peter R. Breggin Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Ithaca, New York; Jeanne Stolzer University of Nebraska at Kearney This report explores two closely related concepts: First, that most psychological suffering and personal failure is rooted in underlying feelings of helplessness (psychological helplessness); and second, that this suffering is often fueled by experiences and feelings of being unlovable and especially unworthy or undeserving of love. The scientific and clinical bases of these observations are presented, including their roots in attachment theory and child development, along with practical applications for therapy and life. ... Pages 113 - 132 here: https://breggin.com/admin/fm/source/6905_breggin/studies/Breggin-Stolzer2020_Psychological-Helplessness.pdf "This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor." Edited October 9, 2022 by msfntor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) School Bus Drivers Rescue Toddler Abandoned During Car Theft October 8, 2022 When a car was stolen Tuesday in Kentwood, Michigan, with a child inside, two Kelloggsville Public School bus drivers jumped into action. The incident happened early Tuesday near 48th Street and Marlette Avenue when the suspect abandoned the toddler on the side of the road and fled, WZZM reported. As the parents flagged down cars for help, a school employee in a bus stopped to find out what they needed. Dave Skinner quickly dialed 911 and radioed the school to inform colleagues about the situation. Another bus driver nearby saw the child and seated the little one on her own bus. “Bus drivers are pretty attentive to everything that’s going on around them. So, they’re in the neighborhood, they see the kids,” Skinner told the outlet: “They’re the first people they see every day. Most of the drivers know where the stops are, where the kids are at, if somebody’s late at a stop they’re on the radio about anybody having issues. We’re pretty much a close knit community here,” he continued. Thanks to their efforts, it only took ten minutes to reunite the child with the frantic parents. A photo showed Skinner standing near one of the big yellow buses: “It’s a team effort here in the school district. I wouldn’t really consider myself a ‘hero.’ I was at the right place at the right time.” A @kvrocketsps bus driver helped a family get their 2yo back after 👧 was in the back seat of parents car when it was stolen. // @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/eQIH3s63P4 — Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) October 5, 2022 - in the comments: "He definitely is a Hero!!", "Thank you for your love and kindness" “Kelloggsville would like to thank the quick thinking of our staff. Mr. Dave Skinner and Ms. Sue Workman that were driving the buses, and our Director of Transportation, Kristin Nickelson who was coordinating the radio and the buses during the time,” Superintendent Jim Alston told WZZM after the incident. Here: https://resistthemainstream.org/school-bus-drivers-rescue-toddler-abandoned-during-car-theft/ Edited October 10, 2022 by msfntor link added, highlights.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfntor Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 ..and another STORY OF HOPE: California Firefighters Rescue Blind Dog Trapped in 15-Foot Hole at Construction Site October 1, 2022 Firefighters in southern California rescued a blind dog who fell 15 feet into a hole at a construction site. The dog, named Cesar, was pulled to safety by members of the Pasadena Fire Department technical rescue team, according to officials via KABC. Cesar lived next to the site with his owner and wandered onto the construction site at around 7:00 p.m. on September 20. At some point, while walking around, he fell into a hole that was approximately 15 feet deep and three feet wide. The owner, Mary, was alerted by her other dog’s barking and she realized her 13-year-old blind dog was not in the yard. Mary notified a construction foreman on the site, who called firefighters. They arrived at the scene within ten minutes. Cesar was reportedly scared and crying when officials found him in the dark hole. After approximately 13 minutes of performing the technical rescue, the fire department was able to retrieve the poor pup. Cesar was placed in a harness and was lifted out by a series of ropes and pulleys. Cesar appeared healthy and uninjured and shook the construction dust off his fur before reuniting with his owner. Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin spoke of the “unique challenges” they faced while saving the dog. “This is a construction zone. Confined space rescues are low-frequency, high-risk. There’s a lot of steps we need to do to make it as safe as possible. For not just the dog but also our rescuers,” Augustin told KABC. But Augustin was delighted that the rescue was performed successfully. “It always makes us feel good. At the end of the day, all of us are pet lovers,” he added. Here: https://resistthemainstream.org/california-firefighters-rescue-blind-dog-trapped-in-15-foot-hole-at-construction-site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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