Monthly Archives: April 2014

Two faces

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Although simple line drawings, these two faces say potential to me – what will this San Juan artist create next?

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memories of the’ 70s – Nichols

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

In the early 1970s, tv star James Garner tried to reinvent the TV western with the series Nichols. Created by Frank Pierson, the series decided to take a different view of a typical western. Starring James Garner as the lead … Continue reading →

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Mighty Mouse of San Juan

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Love seeing cartoon characters – like spotting Mighty Mouse on the edge of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico:

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Stop sign

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Not sure if this face on a back of a stop sign in Old San Juan was done by more than one artist, but its combination is eye-catching:

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memories of the ’80s – where did the jetsetters go?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

In the decade that focused on big hair, bold clothing and and excess, so did the travel choices. Travellers in this decade were all about the United States of America, thanks to the power of television and media, which meant … Continue reading →

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Eat here

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Although this place has closed in Old San Juan, I loved the sign (and tip to visitors, look for other cafeterias for tasty and affordable meals):

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memories of the ’70s – where did the jetsetters go?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

In the 1970s, those who wanted to travel were the lucky few – the age of of travel was still for the wealthy – but the destinations were an interesting assortment of the familar cities and the up and coming … Continue reading →

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Captain PR

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Spotted on the wall near the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, this image seems to want to rule over the area:

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Boogies $10

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

For those spending time at Condado Beach in San Juan, this sign says it all:  

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memories of the ’80s – Drakkar Noir

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

In the 1980s, the now competitive market of men’s fragrance welcome a new scent that became a staple for many men: Drakkar Noir. Created by perfumer Pierre Wargyne for Guy Laroche, the scent was distributed by L’Oreal Group, beginning in … Continue reading →

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