Tootsie in Indian Drag...

Kittens:

As I look over my "barely there" blog, I realized that I started to chat about my Indian film fascination but never even got started. I have always loved Billy Jack. The great halfbreed Vietnam vet who kicks bigot ass. See the photo below. Very empowering as a young NDN pup. Not sure everyone is familiar with Billy Jack but one of my favorite scenes included Billy Jack giving a redneck a serious Karate chop to the left jaw. So 70's.

However, I think my favorite Indian film of all time has to be Little Big Man with Dustin Hoffman. Just loved it. Come on look at this picture of Dustin Hoffman. Isn't that awesome. It has been praised as sort of a Forest Gump meets Indians. I believe this is really one of best films of Dustin Hoffman's career, his second major role. Just an epic story. I saw this as a kid, it really is one of those movies that I will never get tired of watching. Little Big Man belongs in that league of great American films.
So many good quotes.

The Billy Jackiest

Super cool actor Tom Laughlin aka Billy Jack sells this super cool photo signed!! check out his website at billyjack.com

Okay. early 19th century Navajo Foxy Mcfoxington.

Not sure many of you have seen this great old movie poster. I love those kitchy old Indian movie posters. This particular one is a favorite.. Burt Reynolds playing "Navajo" Joe. Not sure many of you know this but the fabulous Burt Reynolds is a registered Cherokee.

Easy rider.

Check out this helmet, It's titled something like, "Navajo Transitional Third Phase Chief Blanket design. " So fancy.

I just love the title of this article.. Can you freakin imagine? Just another lovely reason to live here.

Arizona ranked dumbest in U.S.

Comparison of states' education systems, per-pupil funding among criteria in survey

John Faherty
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 18, 2006 12:00 AM

Arizona has the dubious distinction of being the dumbest state in the Union, according to an independent research and publishing company in Kansas.

Since I do love a good meal, I think I will start off with one of my favorite salads in the world. Enjoy my pets...

Stetson Chopped Salad recipe

1/2 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous, cooked
1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup super-sweet dried corn
1/2 cup arugula, chopped
2 ounces smoked salmon, diced
2 ounces asiago cheese, crumbled **
1/4 cup toasted pepitas **
1/4 cup dried black currants** Pesto dressing (See recipe below.)

**Combine these ingredients beforehand and use as one row. All are available at Trader Joe's.

In a shallow bowl, assemble the ingredients in rows. Start with tomatoes or arugula at one end; push previous row back with one hand as you place and line up the next ingredient with the other hand. After presenting salad, pour dressing over and toss to mix well. Notes: If pearl couscous is unavailable, substitute a tiny pasta like ditalini or acini di pepe. Pepitas are sometimes called Mexican pumpkin seeds. Sweet dried corn is usually available at natural food markets or in the produce section of some major grocery stores.

Pesto Dressing
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup aioli (See note below.)
1 shallot, roughly chopped
1 cup buttermilk
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Salt to taste

Add first three ingredients to food processor and blend thoroughly. With motor running, pour in buttermilk. Add remaining ingredients to combine. If using prepared pesto, taste before adding additional salt. Store in refrigerator.

NOTE: If you cannot find commercially prepared aioli and don't want to make your own, you can substitute mayonnaise, or use 1 cup olive oil, drizzled in very slowly with motor running so the mixture emulsifies. It should thicken further with refrigeration.

Hmm. What to say... it is a thrill and an honor to have my own blog..