She calls me Miss Blabby.
I played a character in a Ladie’s Tea skit in junior high and she STILL calls me by that name. And, I love it…because I love her. And right now I have a lump in my throat the size of a basketball.
Why? I just saw my dear friend on a short video for the Chickasaw Nation. She had helped with the Code Talkers project during WWII. Close to 100 years of age now, her mind is still sharp. And she was right there on my TV screen telling some of her story.
That video is probably just two minutes long, but commands such respect. And I’m so glad I have Chincie as a role model.
On February 13th, I’ll be making my first TV appearance on “Oklahoma Live” to talk about the Red Dirt Chronicles, some of the projects our contributors are working on, and answer questions about the blog. I’m slightly nervous about this opportunity.
But maybe not as much as I was before I just saw Chincie. If she can make that beautiful video over something so historic, I should at least be able to sit with a hostess and talk shop for a few minutes.
Thank you, Chincie, for showing me the way right when I needed it.
And, bless you Code Talkers, for helping our nation at such a critical time.
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Great Post, Kelley! LOVE THIS!