What does the quote be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind mean?

the words “strangest” and “unusual” suggest that the narrator is about to tell the story of an odd or puzzling group of people.

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.