Coyote Solstice

Our kind neighbor saw a coyote on our block. Yeesh, Coyote, you trickster! Revealing yourself to a white woman but hiding from our house full of Indians—jealous Indians! I want to watch Coyote stealing Christmas packages from our porch. Yeah, yeah, Coyote, all you’re gonna find in those packages is books. Hey, Coyote, this trick’s on you! You might end up with a slim volume of contemporary poetry! And who wants that? Hahahahahaahahaha! But, hey, Coyote, this day with the longest night belongs to you. Our Indian house celebrates solstice with a Mexican feast. If you like, stop by. We’ll save you a plate. Tell us that old story about the moon breaking your trickster heart. Then you can sigh and fart. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shermanalexie.substack.com/subscribe