Heather's Kingdom

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Mon, 21 May 2012 10:03:01 -0700

theoddmentemporium: Robert McGee, scalped as a child by Sioux...

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:15:14 -0700

Robert McGee, scalped as a child by Sioux Chief Little Turtle in 1864. Photograph 1890.

Robert was the son of emigrants. In 1864, Robert and his family decided to migrate west, as was the custom of many emigrants of the day, to seek a better life. The family joined a wagon train heading to Leavenworth, Kansas. Somewhere on the trail, Robert’s parents died, and he was left an orphan. Others on the wagon train cared for Robert on the trail. Once they reached Leavenworth, Robert, a mere child, was left to fend for himself. Desperate for work, Robert took a job with a freight company to take supplies to Fort Union in New Mexico. In July of 1864 the freight company had a wagon train leave Fort Leavenworth bound for Fort Union, and Robert was one of the teamsters working on this wagon train. At about 5 in the afternoon, [their] camp was attacked by 150 Sioux under the command of the chief Little Turtle. The men were caught completely off guard, and the group was slaughtered. Robert was the sole survivor of the slaughter, and he remembered the details of the ordeal. Robert had been dragged by some of the Indians to Chief Little Turtle. The chief first knocked him down with a lance, and then shot him with a revolver. The chief then shot him through with two arrows, to pin him to the ground, and then scalped him. As each of the Indians passed him, they beat and stabbed him, and then he was left for dead. He lived, even though he no longer had a scalp. He is the only person [known to have] survived the horrific experience of being scalped.

Gorgeous colors!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:29:41 -0700

Gorgeous colors!

This would make the perfect hostess gift during the holidays,...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:16:05 -0800

This would make the perfect hostess gift during the holidays, and 50% of proceeds go towards Gulf Shore Relief. As you use this black soap, you slowly expose a small ceramic keepsake bird. Buy yours here: http://birdprojectsoap.bigcartel.com

More Info at http://www.matternola.com

curioos-arts: Sami Petman (Finland)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:31:38 -0800

curioos-arts:

Sami Petman (Finland )

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Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:30:10 -0800

The King of Goth

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:29:19 -0800

The King of Goth

Then & Now by Irina Werning

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:20:38 -0800

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:08:23 -0800

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A post-industrial Rococo master…

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Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:03:05 -0800

I HATE when cables fall behind my desk; I’ll be buying one...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:38:14 -0800

I HATE when cables fall behind my desk; I’ll be buying one of these for sure… http://qrky.co/siesGc

Energy Savings - The Easy Way

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:51:52 -0700

Energy Savings - The Easy Way:

This thermostat learns your habits and knows weather conditions to automatically raise or lower the temp in your home.

Genius!

OLD SCHOOL GPS via HOW TO BE A RETRONAUT ‘The Plus Fours...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:57:04 -0700

OLD SCHOOL GPS

via HOW TO BE A RETRONAUT

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Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:55:17 -0700

Anna's Alfred Hat Tips: Tips So Far: A Table of Contents:

alfredtips:

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c-h-a-o-s:

Elegant Hazy Twighlight Over Old Town Of Edinburgh (by JetSet Photographs)

Nice!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:32:00 -0700

Nice!

Just discovered the photography of Iain McKell. wow!

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:32:54 -0700

Just discovered the photography of Iain McKell. wow!

Supplies party...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:11:22 -0700

catalogliving:

Elaine suspiciously eyed the the ruler Gary was using and was nearly certain he had swiped it from the Decorative Office Supply shelf.

Genius idea!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:55:54 -0700

Genius idea!