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“The 4th of July is USA’s day of independence and it is also mine because on that glorious day in the year 1963 my mother and my sister arrived in Miami from Cuba via Mexico. We moved into this small … Continue reading
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The historic United States Post Office & Courthouse building in downtown Miami was the first major federal facility to be built in Miami. Built between 1912 – 1914, the three-story structure has a neo-classical facade and “classically-inspired architectural details” but … Continue reading
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Dogwood Week 26 Composition: Geometry
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The Falcon Batchelor Raptor Rehabilitation Center at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami “is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured birds, and specializes in native and migratory raptors of Florida.” First opened in 1991, … Continue reading
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You will never regret time spent blowing bubbles.
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She mingled with its gorgeous dyes The milky baldric of the skies, And striped its pure, celestial white With streakings of the morning light. ~Joseph Rodman Drake
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Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old Amanda L. Alvear, 25 years old Oscar A. Aracena Montero, 26 years old Rodolfo Ayala Ayala, 33 years old Antonio Davon Brown, 29 years old Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old Angel Candelario-Padro, … Continue reading
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“Having children just puts the whole world into perspective. Everything else just disappears.” Kate Winslet
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Science is fun. Science is curiosity. We all have natural curiosity. Sally Ride
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“The role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defense force, aviation, motorsport, or other is one of dedication, commitment, and sacrifice–no matter what country we reside and work in. In … Continue reading
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“I’m a minimalist. I don’t really need much to enjoy a good holiday – just my family and the bare essentials.” Jean Reno
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“Life is the season for loving and caring, for laughing and caroling, giving and sharing.” ~~ Richelle E. Goodrich, Slaying Dragons