Monthly Archives: November 2010

memories of the ’70s – Garanimals childrens clothing

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Were you fashion-focused as a child? I certainly was. My Mum was very fixated on the way I dressed – and in the 1970s, her discovery of Garanimals was my ticket to being a stylish little girl. Launched in 1972 … Continue reading →

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Two women, one building

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Both of these murals were seen last week when I was in Montreal – and decorate either side of a building on Maisonneuve:

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Cat versus dog

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

I saw these two pets not very far apart while wandering the streets of Valparaiso, Chile:

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memories of the ’80s – Wierd Al Yankovic

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Satire and parody made the leap from the sidelines to the front of the line with the unique stylings of pop star / comedian / producer “Wierd Al” Yankovic. Alfred Matthew Yankovic grew up in California and was an architecture … Continue reading →

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Small town religious iconography

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

During my visit to Chile, my friend Anne and I took a drive outside of Santiago, heading to some smaller towns northeast to find some unique architecture. We came upon this small church and its use of iconography by the … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Convoy

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Breaker, breaker good buddy, do you seen any smokeys? The world of CB radio and long-distance truck driving managed to become instilled in pop culture in the mid-1970s, thanks to the novelty song, Convoy, sung by C.W. McCall. McCall is … Continue reading →

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On the street commentary

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

While walking through the downtown of Santiago, I spotted this unique piece of grafitti:

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Jamaican humour

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

(spotted on the gas cover of a car in Montego Bay, Jamaica….)

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memories of the ’80s – Barbara Woodhouse

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Before the dog whisperer, this English woman knew how to handle dogs – no matter the breed or size with her simple commands – Barbara Woodhouse. Born in Ireland, Barbara Woodhouse grew up in Oxford, England and spent time in Argentina … Continue reading →

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No Golf carts

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Harbour Island is powered by golf carts – and this sign is a warning…..

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