Monthly Archives: April 2014

Rufus Wainwright, library paths, fresh air, 3 pounds, and Hangover…

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Harry Brake

“What was your favorite part of vacation?” I know I do not get questions like that but I love them.  Why? It makes me think as a person as well, and not take the moments I tend to forget, memorable … Continue reading →

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Rubin Carter, Roda, freedom, and aspiring.

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Harry Brake

Rubin Carter – wow.  After listening to NPR and discovering the amazing story of Rubin Carter – his 20 years prison term that was unfairly unconvicted of – wow, I can barely say much about  story that speaks for itself and … Continue reading →

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Becoming a part of the bigger picture…

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Harry Brake

As I spend my third day in Takoma Park, MD, ready to head to DE tomorrow, I find what is even more exciting is seeing the creative projects around me that make life more enriching and fulfilling.  It would be … Continue reading →

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Peruvian gold, DANCE!, “cool”, Cherry Blossoms, rain, snow?, and Cool ideas…

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Harry Brake

What to do on a day that involved heavy rains but a chance to explore the D.C. area?   First in my mind was… The National Geographic Museum with a fascination of photography and exploring other areas and then my … Continue reading →

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Kelly, George Clinton and Holiday Inn?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Harry Brake

On my way now waiting for my 11:40 AM flight to IAD, I thought… How funny and nice it was to have Kelly, the driver for Skyline cabs 704-392 0775 to pick me up and drop me off.  Yes, there … Continue reading →

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A walk in the park, is NOT just a walk in the park…at least in Mexico…

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Harry Brake

El Niñopan o Niñopa.  Ever hear of it?  Me either until this morning (Sunday morning).  Relishing the ability to sleep in, and yet, getting things done around the house on my time, amid a sunny and beautiful day, I did … Continue reading →

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:)Off into the Broad blue yonder!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Harry Brake

It’s everywhere!  Yes that is right, the last two days spent with the SRU students at the Basilica, then the next day at the Frida Kahlo Museum, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco, I love that I am from SRU!  The student teachers … Continue reading →

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Retro blogging and smiling

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Harry Brake

As I cleaned off the dining room table of receipts that represented past weeks and months of experiences, sifting through receipts, thank you’s birthday cards and more, I realized, there are are some crucial items that I needed to recognize … Continue reading →

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Street pianos, transparent kindness, dreams.

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Harry Brake

Have you noticed the pianos in Mexico?  No?  Placed in 44 cities around the WORLD, you will see them in Parque Luis Cabrera, Espana, Mexico, and even Parque Rio. I loved seeing the stranger   that walks by and sits … Continue reading →

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