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Memories and self-identity / Recuerdos y auto-identidad

Christiansted harbor at dusk, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (2019) (Versión en castellano, abajo) Humans possess the unique ability … More

blogging, consciousness, death, island, life, memories, photography, Recuerdos, reflection, sunset, thoughts, USVI, writing

All is dull when there is no contrast / Sin contrastes, todo es aburrido

For the unaware North American or European traveler who first arrives in the tropics, a pleasant surprise awaits. Against the reference background of northerner landscapes, the colors of the tropics do stand out boldly.

blogging, caracas, color, fotografia, memories, photography, Recuerdos, street photography, tropicos, tropics, venezuela, writing

Going away, for now / Con la música a otra parte

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal…. A time to be born, and a time to die” . Eccleciastes.

blog, blogging, life, los angeles, memoir, memories, photography, Recuerdos

A momentous decision / Una decisión crucial

Twenty years ago, we said: “no more” and so we left the homeland. Venezuela has not changed much since then, I am afraid. And now the country faces yet another set of problems.

Canada, caracas, chavez, inmigrante, life, maduro, memories, pdvsa, photography, Recuerdos, venezuela
Near University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati Chili

After a night of bar hopping and some drinking action, a steamy plate of this chili brings you back to life. A tested hangover cure!

chili, Cincinnati, food, Hangover, memories, photography, Recuerdos, restaurant, street photography

Pablo & Friends / Pablo y sus Amigos

“Nostalgia is a seductive liar” – George Ball.

fotografia, July, memories, nostalgia, Oklahoma, photography, Ponca City, Recuerdos, summer, verano

In total awe and wonder / En admiración total

“Ocean, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man — who has no gills.”
― Ambrose Bierce.

fotografia, los angeles, mar, memories, nostalgia, ocean, oceano, palos verdes, photography, Recuerdos
Primos en Caracas

Children of Aunts & Uncles / Hijos de Tías y Tíos

Family unity among my cousins continues, a sense of nostalgia keeps growing and the joking around does not stop. My cousins are a living example of “the more, the merrier”!

caracas, cousins, el paraiso, Familia, Family, memories, primos, Recuerdos, unidad, unity
Motherly love

Timeless & Unconditional / Eterno e Incondicional 

Motherly love does indeed last forever and motherly love is totally unconditional. I have seen this in countless occasions.

amor, amor maternal, fotografia, love, madre, maternidad, memories, mother, motherhood, photography, Recuerdos
Grandfather Constantino

Savings Account Book / Libreta de Ahorro

A small action can go a long way. My grandpa taught me about savings and the power of delayed gratification.

B&W, banco, bank, caracas, christmas, Familia, Family, fotografia, gifts, Maiquetía, memories, navidad, photography, Recuerdos, regalos

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This blog combines personal photography and personal writing....memories, random thoughts, sketchy ideas. It is published every two weeks. Most texts and photos are authored by Constantino, unless indicated otherwise. Original photos and texts are copyrighted material.

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