Monthly Archives: September 2017

La Fuerza

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

Only in the Dominican Republic:

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memories of the ’80s – Geraldo

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

In the late 1980s, journalist Geraldo Rivera decided to join the talk show ranks with a show that would become infamous for one episode: Geraldo. A lawyer and journalist, Rivera started his life defending Puerto Rican activists before transitioning into … Continue reading →

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We all want to go…

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

downtown (Merida,Mexico):

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memories of the ’70s – Operation Petticoat

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

A 1950s movie that was a box office success was not as successful when transformed for the small screen – Operation Petticoat. Released in 1959 as a big screen film starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis, Operation Petticoat was a … Continue reading →

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Pay phone as art gallery

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

Only in Toronto, art by Sara Imrie:

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Ratta

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

A Merida artist channeling Banksy:

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memories of the ’80s – Here I Go Again by Whitesnake

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

For metal band Whitesnake, the second time round was the winner for the song Here I Go Again. First recorded in 1982 for their fifth studio album, Saints & Sinners , the song was written by lead singer David Coverdale … Continue reading →

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Party girl

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

Spotted on Merida’s Calle 60:

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memories of the ’70s – Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

For this Brit-American band, Rumours was a milestone and for the first time Fleetwood Mac hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts with Dreams. Releasing their 11th studio album in February 1977, the band’s second single was Dreams … Continue reading →

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Flower face

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Waheeda Harris

A face on Calle 60 in Merida, Mexico:

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