The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
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Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Triquis


For years, the Triquis have been a very visible presence in Oaxaca.  Always easy to see due to their brilliant red outfits, hand woven on back strap looms.

The political, social and economic problems they face seem insurmountable, but still they persevere.   The ongoing conflict in San Juan Copala is tragic and complex with many factions involved.
 These signs cover the entrance to the Palacio on the south side of the zocalo. 
There are vendors and even a couple of impromptu restaurants.
Recently, the newspapers have had stories questioning whether the daily blockades, marches and protests help or hinder.  Certainly, they have a huge effect on the economy, but the right to protest is a powerful tradition here.
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