The Zinn Education Project notes that; “On May 23, 1838, the forced removal of the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Seminole, Chickasaw, Choctaw and other Native American nations officially began — a land theft, massacre, and attempted genocide known as the Trail of Tears. A petition was signed by close to every member of the Cherokee nation (16,000) in protest of the planned removal. This resounding, democratic voice was ignored.”
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Trail of Tears Song, We Will Go Together – Joy Harjo
For Those Who Cried (Cherokee Removal) – Jack Gladstone
Cherokee Morning Song – Robbie Robertson & The Red Road Ensemble
Indian Reservation – Buddy Red Bow
Cherokee Tears – Jobel Star
We Are Still Here – Spirit Nation
Mourning Song for a Brother – Maggie Harry and Jenny Jack
23 May 2026
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A realization
And just like that (yesterday), granddaughter Lucy spent four hours in the pool at “the apartment” (her name for where Tricia and I live).
Lucy and I played in the pool for about two hours – when I finally had to give up. Then she played for another two hours by herself and with “my new friends” – a couple older girls and a five-year old boy. It was precious to watch.
BUT – here’s the point of this. When we were alone, Lucy decided we would play “car.” This involved her getting on my back and directing me around the pool. We had not been playing long when I realized that in my most recent self-care effort, I have lost a couple pounds more than Lucy weighs.
And just like that, I smiled.
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Arduous journey
Arduous journey,
ring destroyed,
evil defeated.
10 May 2026
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5 May 2026
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
Red Dress – Amanda Rheaume, feat. Chantal Kreviazuk
You Got to Run (Spirit of the Wind) – Buffy Sainte-Marie & Tanya Tagaq
Run Sister Run- Cass McCombs
Through The Flood – Indian City
Say Her Name – Bear Fox
To All MMIW – Northern Cree
Highway of Tears – Layla Zoe
The Highway – N’we Jinan Artists
Break the Silence – N’we Jinan Artists
Blackbird – Emma Stevens
Pray Sister Pray – Crystal Shawanda
Missing You – Joanne Shenandoah
Little Star – iskwē acākosīk
M.M.I.W. (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) – Jahkota, feat. LB, Drezus & Cleo Big Eagle
We Won’t Forget You – N’we Jinan
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4 May 2026
Walking. La Cueva Neighborhood.
Kent State. Haymarket. May the Fourth be with you.
Asian American and
Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
The Kent State Massacre – Barbara Dane
Ohio – Ladies of the Canyon – feat. Isabelle
Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166, “Dumky”: III. Andante – Vivace non troppo – Andante – Ahn Trio
Needs – Resist and Exist
Blood Money – Magdalen Hsu-Li
Holy – Rina Sawayama
Light in the Rain – Keiko Matsui3
Grateful – Jake Shimabukuro, feat. Justin Kawika Young
Fight to Keep – Run River North
Stay – Jennifer Chung, ft. Jou1es
Midnight Sonata – Mel Hsu
Draw a picture – Ye Ram, feat. 이형주
The Imperial March- Saito Kinen Orchestra & John Williams
Star Wars (Main Theme) 5:47 John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra
The Haymarket Affair – Feeny
The Haymarket Affair = Stockyard
Paranoia and Prosecution: The Haymarket Affair – Howard Zinn
Haymarket Riots – SQUARED OFF
Haymarket Square – Against All Authority
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3 May 2026
Walking. La Cueva Neighborhood.
Pete Seeger’s birthday.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
Dynasty – Rina Sawayama
Triggered – Jhené Aiko
Sometimes – Heems
Coming Home – ZHU, feat. Majid Jordan
Ishi Kara Ishi – George Takei & Lea Salonga Allegiance
Kawika – Jake Shimabukuro, feat. Nathan Aweau
Red Cape – Priscilla Ahn
Blue Moon, Black Sea – Emily Wurramara
Under Northern Lights – Keiko Matsui
Perfect Moment – Stiff Gins
Used To You – mxmtoon Dawn & Dusk Pop 0 5
닿을락 말락 (feat. 슈가볼) 2:53 TARIN, feat. Majid Jordan\
My Funny Valentine – Ahn Trio & Rad.
Ikaw – Regine Velasquez]
honeybee – Mel Hsu
Let Go – Yung Rizzo
Forever Young – Pete Seeger With The Rivertown Kids
Where Have All The Flowers Gone? – Pete Seeger
Which Side Are You On – Pete Seeger Pete Seeger
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1 May 2026
International Workers’ Day. Walking. North Domingo Baca Multicultural Center Track.
The Migrant Worker – Jim Croce
Working Man – Imagine Dragons
Chain Gang – Sam Cooke
Joe Hill – Paul Roberson
9 To 5 – Dolly Parton
Day O – Harry Belafonte
The Hands That Built America – U2
Bracero – Phil Ochs
Plane Crash At Los Gatos (Deportee) – Lance Canales & The Flood
Three Miles Down – Gil Scott-Heron
Solidarity Forever – Pete Seeger
Mr. President (Have Pity On The Working Man) – Randy Newman
She Works Hard For the Money – Donna Summer
Woman’s Work – Tracy Chapman
Work For Your Money – Howlin’ Wolf
Worker’s Song – Dropkick Murphys
There is Power in a Union – Entertainment Workers IU 630, Utah Phillips
The Internationale – Billy Bragg
Working Class Hero – Green Day
Working On The Highway – Bruce Springsteen
Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) – K’naan, Snow Tha Product, Riz MC & Residente
More Than a Paycheck – Sweet Honey In the Rock
Gotta Work – Amerie
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30 April 2026
Walking. La Cueva Neighborhood.
Just Before the Battle, Mother / Farewell, Mother – Steve Earle & Dirk Powell
Infant Elephant – Char
Forbidden Fruit – Danny Brooks & The Rockin’ Revelators & Garth Hudson
Girl – Leyla McCalla
It’s a Beautiful World (Now You Are Here) – Paul Brady
Wild – John Legend & Gary Clark Jr.
Touched by Love – Jim & Jean Strathdee
Drift Away – Dobie Gray
The Price of Culture – Robert Mirabal
Gloria – Van Morrison
That’s Me – Paul Simon
Universal Soldier – Buffy Sainte-Marie
Young Lovers – Jay Red Eagle
Right Now – Sweet Honey In the Rock
An American Sunrise – Joy Harjo, feat. Rich Robinson
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29 April 2026
Walking. La Cueva Neighborhood.
Duke Ellington birthday. Willie Nelson birthday.
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Drop Me Off In Harlem – Duke Ellington
Echoes of Harlem – Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Take the “A” Train – Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra
Whiskey River – Willie Nelson
Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash
American Tune – Willie Nelson
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys – Willie Nelson
Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other – Orville Peck & Willie Nelson
Still Not Dead – Willie Nelson
Healing Hands of Time – Willie Nelson
Immigrant Eyes – Willie Nelson
Hallelujah – Willie Nelson
Yesterday’s Wine – Willie Nelson
All Things Must Pass – Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Roll Me Up – Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson & Jamey Johnson
I Am The Forest – Willie Nelson
Over the Rainbow – Willie Nelson
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground – Willie Nelson
Highwayman – The Highwaymen
Pancho And Lefty – Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
Seven Spanish Angels – Willie Nelson with Ray Charles
On The Road Again – Willie Nelson
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Along the Graybeard Trail 