“Manaquayak” means a “safe or secure place" in Wampanoag, the indigenous language here. It’s called “Ice House” pond by me and others — made good ice back in early 1900's. It's a great swimming pond. But, this day I didn't feel safe, stood there, looking at a thorny twig, the pond and sky ...
For Westerners, the way to Waskosim's Rock is bounded by the "blink of ownership." Wampanoag culture — once demarcated by this Laurentine bolder from white culture — stands half-way between Wampanoag arrival, 10,000 years ago, and Waskosim's, 20,000. What does "blink" mean in such perpetuity?
We talk with anyone, especially trees.
