Dear LO group,
I just found out that Paula Underwood passed away about a week ago. Some
of you may have known her, and if so, will miss her. My wife and I
learned much from her over the years. She made quite a difference in our
lives. She always had time to talk and share. Paula, was Native American
-- Oneida and Cherokee if I remember correctly. She founded The Learning
Way and passed on her Native American wisdom through personal interaction
and many writings. One of her most memorable works is The History Of The
Walking People. Paula was entrusted with the oral history of her people
and finally decided to commit it to writing so it would not be lost in the
coming generations. In the last few years my wife, Connie, has found that
her grandparents were Cherokee and had just begun to have some wonderful
conversations with Paula. But much was left unfinished. I'll always
remember how she called me John-Person and was amused when I told her of
something new I'd learned. She would say "Now, in my tradition...."
I'm writing to share the news with those who knew and loved her. I'm
writing to honor her and the legacy she has left in helping us be
continual learners. And maybe some of you will discover her writings and
benefit.
With sadness and joy,
John
[Host's Note: Paula Underwood was a remarkable story-teller who graced a
number of meetings that I have attended over the past decade. Her stories
had power, but the teller also made a big contribution. To find her books,
a search at Amazon.com for "Paula Underwood" produces a clean
list. ..Rick]
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