Author Archives: Harry Brake

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About Harry Brake

Employee of Woodbridge High School, Library Media Specialist, Media crazy! :)

Out of the Dark- and Into the Brightness of Hope

Flashbacks are powerful, can be a bit blurry, yet some elements of time, past and present, often appear.  Yet, when they carry a sentiment of emotion – they are like a steamroller.  An the end of the 2015-2016 school year, … Continue reading

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Puerto Escondido, Chacahua, LIFE.

This is one for the books. Literally. Perhaps this tops any of the discovery-based posts that I could conceive of or have had in the past, and I have to say, that is pretty out there. One of the best … Continue reading

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“No Hard Feelings”

Morning Song – Avett Brothers.    I found a link to them from NPR and was hooked on No Hard Feelings, and with a little digging, found a gold line in some other songs. Sometimes you stumble across a song, … Continue reading

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“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” – Never Truer.

You always wonder what you will get when you go into a play, concert, production, any event that you know minimal amount with the hope of coming out a winner.  With research, Deep Blue Sea seemed to be a introspective … Continue reading

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The Hidden Jewels in Reading Slam Take 2.

Disappointed.  How many times have the well-laid, perfect plans on an organizations’ event turned sour.  Personally, I still harbor the disasters from a throughly well-planned event when I go to plan any event – any activity, and it motivates me … Continue reading

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Econ Fair, Art Fair and the Election Affair.

As the final “bells of election” are ringing, I have a chance for final thoughts on so much leading up to events that will never be the same again. It is no secret that I have wanted in a President … Continue reading

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Dia De Los Muertos – Day of the Dead 2016

Sounds weird?  Sounds spooky?  Still unsure what this means for Mexico?  If you were me, I had 100% misconception of EVERYTHING Mexico, until now.   THIS solves this problem regard ing Dia De Los Muertos – it says it all and … Continue reading

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The Roots Remain – Film Series Part IV

DocsMX, amazing. If you did not know, DocsMX happens every October – and is absolutely amazing.  Hundreds of documentary films, most free, (depending on location) that simply, just open your eyes. October 17th – Parque Pushkin, the film, Las Raices … Continue reading

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Extending Beyond the Frame, Part III Film Series

The world is such an amazing place.  I have realized this over the last three weeks, be it a crazy and wild last three weeks but, experiencing – so many things I just never saw coming – glad they have … Continue reading

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Documentary Films – Setting You Free…Film Series Part II

The Documentary Film Series has come to D.F. in large fashion.  Friday was the opener, and as we took in the first film Friday , 8:30 PM, at The Goethe Institute, utter shock.  Shock always comes at these films as … Continue reading

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