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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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Thanksgiving 2015

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Harry Brake

While it is very strange when you have grown up all your life surrounded by the tradition of a Thanksgiving meal, and snow, (ugh!) and then not – you realize one distinct thing. Thanksgiving is not just food and football … Continue reading →

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Journeys Easing Your Total Being…

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Harry Brake

Patzcuaro. (Check out #10 at that link). Maybe next to Xochimilco, the hardest most difficult spelling for me, NO IDEA WHY. I knew from a coworker who lives there, how difficult the chance to reserve a spot here for Day … Continue reading →

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Forums for Growth

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Harry Brake

Looking back to an event everyone on Repentino. was excited about – the November 5th Open Mic, the first time held at a restaurant – an open air restaurant – in Roma Norte – of course we were nervous. Strip … Continue reading →

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A Man walks into a Grocery store…

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Harry Brake

…that’s right – not a bar, a grocery store. Here is a great story for ya! So I am in Sumesa, getting ready for a Thanksgiving dinner, making Peach Cobbler – still in my ASF shirt but trying to get … Continue reading →

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Quilted, Jilted, Gilded, and Still Learning…

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Harry Brake

An amazing and beautiful night, Dizzie Gillespie and Etta James as amazing as they always can be belting into the night, and you realize, life is absolutely amazing in so many ways. It is difficult to describe some moments, ideally … Continue reading →

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October and November, Cornucopia of Experiences All Around.

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Harry Brake

It’s that time of year!   Yes, it is Fall, yes, Day of the Dead Celebrations, yes National Novel Writing Month in November,  but  YES!  – Mexico’s International Film Festival is BACK! Last year – pretty incredible and this year’s looks … Continue reading →

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Ramblings of a Mexican Nature

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Harry Brake

Just when you think you have an area, a neighborhood, a country defined, it seems to me the perfect place to live is a place that constantly keeps you surprised and interested. Currently, I am intrigued with the people and … Continue reading →

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