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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You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
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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

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Soledad

Yesterday was the feast day of one of Oaxaca most revered holy figures,  La Santísima Virgen de La Soledad (The Virgin of Solitude) and the cathedral named in her honor was the place to be.  I've been recovering from a cold that has knocked me out for a while so I  figured I could sure use her blessing.  I need all the help I can get.  I confess to be slightly more spaced out than normal.
This was the outside version.  The figure inside the cathedral was so far in the distance, she was invisible, but one could feel her presence in the respectful reverence of the huge crowds.
Roses are all a part of the ceremony and they were there in abundance.
Be sure to check out Shannon's post over at Casa Colibri.  Hers is much more informative and thorough.... Hey, I've been ill.  I blame....
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