Two views of South Butte
I stayed an extra couple of days at the Hampton Inn in Yuba City, just to enjoy my solitude, quiet, and air conditioning--which gave me some relief from the awful allergy season we've been having. Later in the day, when the pollen had subsided, and leisurely morning practices were done, I circumambulated the Buttes by car.
The Maidu people of the central valley called the Buttes Histum Yani, and believed that people's spirits (I guess we would say bardo being in Buddha-speak) come to the tallest mountain in the Buttes when they die, as a layover spot. I can believe it. If there are any Maidu people reading this blog, I would love to talk with you about that. According to modern calculations, I suppose this would be South Butte. I feel it is appropriate now, that this is a telecommunications place for antennae and dishes--invisible links from great distances. Apparently, Homeland Security has some interest in the top of South Butte also. That's good, keep that place secure! It's on a private ranch anyway, that doesn't allow visitors.
Just give me a ride up there one day, please. One way or another.
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