"The most highly developed part of the human frontal cortex that deal with decisions and social interactions are right next to the parts that control taste and smell and movements of the mouth, tongue, and gut. There is a reason we kiss potential mates -- it's the most primitive way we know to check something out."Helen Phillips, science writer, New Scientist (April 9, 2005)

Wheels Within Wheels

One of my favorite longhouse dances comes from the Iroquois. It's formed by the women on the inside dancing in a circle, men then dancing in a circle around them going in the opposite direction. And as more people join the circles more are formed. I've seen as many as 4 of each all rotating together... wheels within wheels...