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No Manches Monday Leads to Many Film-Oriented Paths Part I

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Harry Brake

It truly was a No Manches Monday.  Mondays are hard as it is, but, with the help of an amazing library cadet, the typical Monday was thrown out the window this past week.  In working with library cadets, often you face … Continue reading →

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Solidarity “Trumps” Quality

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Harry Brake

Solidarity. You very rarely see, feel, or understand that word when it comes to social events on the weekend, at least in it’s truest sense. Yet, Monday September 26, 2016, indeed despite being the biggest Presidential Debate disappointment I have … Continue reading →

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“With Each New Life, I Was Learning a New Lesson…

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Harry Brake

Wow.  Sometimes, you just have something, a click occurs, your brain’s neurons just race to a point and you just – it just, it is important to be said, but also lived. When a former student shared a video trailer, … Continue reading →

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When I Said I Do.

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Harry Brake

Designer carriage, designer leash, designer shoes, too good to go near the garbage bin where the rest of the dog bags are – you know the type. Quiet, reserved, afraid of a little action between the puppy and an veteran … Continue reading →

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“Do not go gentle into that good night.”

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Harry Brake

 “Explain to me what the point of living is if you aren’t willing to fight for the truths in your heart, to risk not getting hurt.” 2016 – August marks the start of my 6th year at ASF.  FIVE solid … Continue reading →

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Frame tale, Realer Than Real

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Harry Brake

A frame tale, a story within a story, I love it.  Often Shakespeare does this among countless other strategies that draw you in, and I certainly did not see all the magical ways Shakespeare reinvented life scenarios, and humor, combined … Continue reading →

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“Libraries” = Creating+Preservation + Creativity+Risk Taking+ Discarding the Box

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Harry Brake

As a 2016-2017 school year approaches, there is MUCH to look back on and use as a springboard to what is to come.  Of course, as you well know, it is QUITE easy to miss these past activities and let … Continue reading →

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Roaming Roma…

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Harry Brake

It was an idea given to me by a former colleague, she asked, why don’t you cover all the new restaurants located in the Northern Roma area and provide a guide.  That is a very cool project, so while I … Continue reading →

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Turning, Spinning, Reeling…Life

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Harry Brake

Pericles.  I never heard of this Shakespeare play, so as I was literally running with 2 minutes to spare, (yes it was one of those days, walking in Plaza Cabrera, passing by a camera crew, then stopped by a camera … Continue reading →

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Hamlet…To Be.

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Harry Brake

When you see a version of Hamlet that leaves you wanting for more, the one that is spectacular is even more spectacular.  Such was the case with Stratford Festival’s Hamlet at the Lunario on the Fourth of July.  In the … Continue reading →

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