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May5

“No te rajes.” – don’t give up.

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let us celebrate cinco de mayo by recognizing the power of determination and the courage to never give up. 

 

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On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army unexpectedly defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Although not the end of the war, the victory was a testament to the Mexican military’s unshakeable spirit and inspired the Cinco de Mayo celebrations we still see today. Outside of the state of Puebla, where the battle occurred, it’s a relatively minor holiday in Mexico. But many Mexican immigrants carried the tradition with them to America. Today, Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with festivals, parades, music, food, and artesanía.

In Mexico, artesanía is a traditional craft or folk art piece. Artists of all skill levels produce artesanía, including pottery, fabrics, toys, and other crafts. It often features bright colors and decorative details that date back to the ancient temples, pyramids, and other historical objects found throughout Mexico.

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‘Sin prisas, pero sin pausas.’
This quote literally translates to “without hurry, but without stopping.”
In English, we might translate this to: “slow and steady wins the race.”
Apr15

like a holiday.

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Paul Klee, Forest Architecture, 1925, pen and watercolour on paper mounted on card

swiss painter, draftsman, and printmaker 1879-1940

 

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“art should be like a holiday;

something to give a man the opportunity to see things differently, 

and to change his point of view.”

-paul klee

Feb13

state of mind.

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the beauty of this mardi gras float is really something. 1908,  new orleans, louisiana, usa

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“mardi gras a state of mind.’

-*ed muniz

*ed muniz  (1940– 2023) was an American politician who served as mayor of  Kenner, Louisiana.

He was also the founder and Captain of the Krewe of Endymion,

which annually hosts the largest parade and party of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season.

 

 

 

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art credit: wikicommons- public domain

Dec25

life of the party.

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coco the dog

fully enjoyed the family and friends christmas eve party

and on this fine day would like to wish you all a merry christmas 

and

to all a good nap.

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“christmas is the day that holds all time together.”

-alexander smith

Nov3

dia de los muertos.

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one of our classrrom families
came in to teach us about
this very moving and beautiful tradition.
what a lovely way to celebrate and remember our loved ones.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2 and is a time to remember and honor deceased loved ones. 
The holiday has its roots in pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures,  and it is a unique and beautiful blend of indigenous and Catholic traditions.
On Dia de los Muertos, families build altars in their homes and cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones. The altars are decorated with photos of the deceased, as well as their favorite foods, drinks, and other belongings. Families also visit cemeteries to clean and decorate graves, and to leave offerings for their loved ones.
Dia de los Muertos is a time for celebration, not mourning. It is a time to remember the lives of loved ones who have passed on, and to celebrate the bond that continues to connect them to the living.
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“to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

-thomas campbell, author

Oct9

indigenous peoples.

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At The Water’s Edge, 1910. Edward S. Curtis photographed Piegan tepees at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in northwest Montana. The Reservation is bordered by Canada to the north and Glacier Park to the west. Browning, site of tribal headquarters, has an average of 196 days per year with temperatures below freezing.

In Montana, Blackfeet is used as both the singular and plural designation for tribal members. The Siksika of Canada describe themselves as Blackfoot.

 

“it does not require many words to speak the truth.”

– Chief Joseph, of the Wallowa Band of Nez Perce

 

 Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday in the  United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous Americans and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.

 

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credits: text and digital restoration of photo, gary coffrin, edward s. curtis, native american history site

May5

lose your head.

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a cinco de mayo

public service motivational reminder:

some days you just lose your head.

(but there’s always at least one mini tootsie roll still up in there)

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“it’s a lot easier to lose your head than to keep it.”

– suzanne collins