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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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Misconceptions, forgotten New York remnants, durability.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Harry Brake

I love this link about the misconceptions of Mexico – and right now love the amazing weather Mexico has right now – 16 Celcius, 60 Fahrenheit – amazing weather and just good to be outside. I forgot to mention, when … Continue reading →

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Dreams and success….

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Harry Brake

Looking back on New York, the collection of accomplishments makes you proud to know students from ASF cope so well and succeed on their own, once given the tools.  Here is my list that grows the more I think about … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sun…

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Harry Brake

Waking up later was heaven – the progressing feeling of concluding events in New York always causes mixed feelings, but sleeping in is amazing, and seeing the sunny warm weather  in New York on our last day was heavenly. Packing … Continue reading →

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Fridays as a Conclusion, but also a starting point.

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Harry Brake

As we woke up – we knew we had an appointment with Ms. Zweibel, who would give us a critique on the magazine we did in 2012-2013, not judged because the category for print was not met due to problems … Continue reading →

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