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.
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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

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Searching for El Niño - Candelaria

Today, being candelaria or candlemas, is the day when people take their Niño Dios to church for a blessing.
Some look ready to go but others need a little touch-up.
People repair and dress up the Christ Child in special outfits and there are lots of specialty shops, like this one, that offer repairs and new clothing. 
New outfits and a little glue.... all set.
I was too early for the mass, but this little shop in the market in Etla was really crowded and busy. 
Everyone was so happy, workers and customers alike.  The Niños look as good as new and come in all shapes and sizes.  Another wonderful tradition.
After all the work and after church, tamales!
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