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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For additional photography please visit my flickr page.
You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
¡Soy consciente de todas las tradiciones del Internet!
If you are coming to Oaxaca, please contact me for tours or advice.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

The hereafter re me

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

Friday, September 16, 2011

Independence Day!

No, it is not Cinco de Mayo, it is September 16th.  Celebrations everywhere as mexicanos show their pride and love of country.  One place to see it on display is on the municipal bulding by the Plaza de la Danza and the cathedral El Soledad.

It all started with El Grito, a cry for independence, independence from Spain and the wealthy landowners.

As with all revolutions, there were many factors and many players.  And great stories, many with both good and bad outcomes for the individuals involved, but ultimately El Grito led to the Mexico we know and love today.

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez.

Leona Vicario.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

José María Morelos y Pavón.

Here is Hidago making the plea for freedom.

Of course, la lucha continues....

¡Viva Mexico!
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