The African Presence in Mexico. Click on this link if you live in or plan to be in the Chicago area between now and November. Fascinating!
An Afro-Mexicano via Arte y Vida Chicago museum
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On Writing, Reflecting, and Hacking My Own Education (And What All that Has to Do With Voyaj)
Right now, I am sitting in my bedroom with an open copy of “The Artist’s Way” beside me, looking down now and again for reassurance as I make my way back to an abandoned manuscript. I think about all the ways that I have run away from writing and it has pursued me tirelessly in […]
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Sunset in Memory of Ma tante Danielle
My aunt Danielle was, and continues to be, my inspiration both personally and professionally. Her commitment to children’s education, her contributions to chemistry, and her amazing chicken stew with cashews will always be remembered. And, of course, she is responsible for my Aznavour addiction. This photo was taken by the West Side highway the day […]
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Battery Park City, 2006
A quote I want to frame for the wall…
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Dreaming of Cape Cod…
The second half of summer usually finds me dreaming about places where I can unwind and relax under a cerulean sky with either the ocean or a mountain view for company. And this summer is no different. Right now, I’m reminiscing about my last trip to Cape Cod. It was a hastily planned affair, and […]
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The Traditional Honeymoon: Planning the European Adventure
Readers, it’s been a while… But lately, I’ve been thinking about wedding traditions past and present. One that I would love to revisit is the concept of the honeymoon. Apparently, when the tradition began generations ago it was a way to visit all of the far-flung relatives of the bride and groom who couldn’t make […]
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