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Janice Card's avatar

Indian Lake was severely damaged in a March tornado a couple years ago, and there were several deaths because of it. It really took a long time to come back from that. And the land acknowledgement is accurate, and there are different ways of doing it. I have never seen a state do it as well as Minnesota and most of Canada as well. The area I am in in Ohio is like one long Indian trail up and down the rivers. Thanks for sharing.

Vi Mooberry's avatar

Today, I stopped , clicked on your email, and immediately was caught up in your world of words and couldn't stop until I finished. WOW! Sharing this with my adult daughters' and anyone else who loves a good story which is most of my friends. Thanks, Issac!

Epstein Irwin's avatar

Fun reading but sheeeeit! Bridges, fields and street signs but no picture of the bartender?

Probably if you had asked her you’d be out on your ass much sooner and have no story to tell.

Peter Tillman's avatar

Nice essay, "interesting" stop. Naming! You put your foot in that, dude...

I grew up in Oklahoma, and (by family legend), am part-Cherokee. You wouldn't want to go into that in Oklahoma, either. Some dark times, not ever really resolved. Or over.

Anyway. I put your book on the possible list, and signed up for a freebie drawing at Goodreads. So who knows? Thanks for sharing, and good luck with the book launch!

Mary's avatar

This book is fantastic. Almost done and don’t want it to end! Yay Isaac. Come see us in Cleveland! XO

susan shaw's avatar

Immediately bought the book on Kindle. Loved the tale.

Isaac Fitzgerald's avatar

Thank you, Susan! 🙏🏻❤️

Vincent's avatar

It was fun reading, it actually my first time hearing about the Indian lake, thanks for sharing.

Emma Caswell's avatar

Nicely put! 🖋️📜🕰️

Susan Brockman's avatar

Great story! I live not too far from Indian Lake, but never paid much attention to the street names. As someone else mentioned, Ohio is rich in Native history, which I appreciate more and more as I get older. Looking forward to reading your book.

MHB's avatar

Thanks for sharing. Lovely reminder of a fleeting world.

Michele Wood's avatar

Great fun

Robin Riback's avatar

Reminds me of Kerouac’s On The Road. Excellent!