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“Yardsticks By Which Our Lives Should Be Judged.”

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Harry Brake

1988.   Ten years old.  I don’t remember a solid picture but I do remember in slow motion like a slideshow. My grandparent’s house in Shaler, dressed up and not understanding why – a long black limousine pulls up in the … Continue reading →

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Oldvidarte – Ways to Not.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Harry Brake

Over and over and OVER.  I think I finally know how to learn Spanish.  Sit in a Mexican Bank and anything is possible.  So it was Tuesday, after about 2 and a half hours with three people cutting in front … Continue reading →

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2016 – a Result of 2015 and Countless Years

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Harry Brake

I like the fact that 2016 is – even more so than ever – a result of the year before and honestly, all the years before that.  As the very first post of 2016 – and many say, you will … Continue reading →

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Star Wars – The Force Awakens – And Awakens Much

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Harry Brake

Patiently waiting for the hoopla, I was anticipating when the moment would allow myself to see the latest Star Wars.  Honestly, the first Star Wars movie for me, (it came out in 1977!)  occurred in the theatre and the legions … Continue reading →

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Goals, Attained, Not Attained and What You Take With You.

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Harry Brake

As the New Year approaches (IT IS CLOSE!) , each of us fall into that range of New Year’s resolutions.  In looking back, there are several stances you can take. I see alot of goals that fell short of what … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2015 – Invisible…

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Harry Brake

The post title might throw you off, but don’t let it.  I realized from the very beginning, as Christmas approached, there are so many aspects of Christmas this year that brought back the feeling of the way I felt as … Continue reading →

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Watching that Swatch with Jason Phillips

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Harry Brake

As I entered Union Station, a great great stop from Amtrak to hit D.C.!, I navigated to one of my favorite stops, The Swatch Watch Store in Union Station.  Since I obtained a Swatch from ASF from a Halloween contest … Continue reading →

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Nostalgic Take- Ins

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Harry Brake

Although only a few days were spent in PA, while I planned on doing a whirlwind tour of Pittsburgh and friends, I realized the limited time I actually had.  The rain amind a crazy unseasonably warm day in PA convinced … Continue reading →

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Eyesight…

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Harry Brake

I never gave myself a chance to truly reflect on anything before coming to Mexico to tell you the truth, always running, always darting to the next “to do” plan, etc.. Reflecting, literal term – think deeply or carefully about. … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Library Season and Reason…

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Harry Brake

Every once in a while I am lucky to have colleagues pass on some reminders of what libraries and librarian are. Usually those articles come right around Christmas – and are gifts in themselves and help me re-examine the role … Continue reading →

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