Passing Words: Caddo

He marveled that there was no silence …

(Edited from various sources) The last fluent speaker of the Caddo language, Edmond Johnson, has passed away at the age of 95. The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma is mourning his loss. Caddo is part of a language family historically spoken across parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. It is estimated that at least nine indigenous languages go extinct every year.

Flood

I have been thinking about the flood-ravaged communities of Texas and my heart aches. I don't want to to write a memorial piece just yet; I'd rather many more would be found.