I was informed I sold my hat at the Ganondagan site! I felt somewhat relieved. Just when you think it goes too long sitting on shelves. Aw well. I’m onto making more for the holidays, I guess. Or gift giving at least. Here’s a finished one. Each one is different so far, as they should be. My body feels the weather and I’m having one of those days, so one day at a time as they say! I’ll catch up with you again soon, a lot coming up in September so I’ve got to plan accordingly.

So, had some interest in the Hattie hats I had at the grand opening, and I’m in motion to prep materials.

Helped with a project here on the Rez. The SNI council present the newest members/births a welcoming basket. It’s not black ash but a small token that a friend, Jon and Eva thought of and we executed with some time. 15 for now so we are ahead of ourselves!

Have a Hattie in progress, dyed some red splints. Coming along nicely. Sweet grass smells so good! Just thought I’d share.

I was humbled and honored to be recognized by our community here on the Seneca Territory today, alongside my fellow artists, Pete B. Jones (pottery) and Carson Waterman (painting/illustration) I was nervous and had not thought of proper words to thank all my supporters in my endeavors as a Traditional Seneca Basket Maker. A more appropriate gift could not been given, a beautiful beaded medallion. The staff and board as well as volunteers made a nice day of hosting the grand opening event at our new Onohsagwe:de Cultural Center. I was pleased to be part of this historic event and I’m going to just keep doing my thing. Nya weh.

The cutest thing I heard was my great nephew, Archer asking his gramma G-Deb when we were sitting up in front of the crowd, “is Penny in time-out?!” He made me smile and laugh! ❤️❤️😆😂 he was also another model for my baskets. Thanks to my family for being there!