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The Perfection of Summer

When the sun warms my skin, the breeze moves my hair and there is good music playing in my ears, life is good. Summer, my favorite time of year. Yesterday, to add more beauty to the day, I was invited Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 13, 2019 ago
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Travel Through Music

I’t Monday morning, another beautiful day her in Ecuador, I hope you are also enjoying a beautiful summer day wherever you are. Today is a music day, introducing “Baka Beyond”. It is a quiet day, there is really no news Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 12, 2019 ago
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Face to Face

For many years, until very recently actually, I was uncomfortable looking in the mirror. I always felt the person looking back was not accurate representation of who I was. In the same way, how I felt when I was dancing, Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 11, 2019 ago
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Today is a Jesse Cook Day

This is the second time writing this story, as the saving I did intermittently while working on it failed and the whole story was gone when I went for another video link. I almost threw my iPad out the door…..all Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 10, 2019 ago
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Death of an Enemy

Over the last few days, I have felt an uneasiness I cannot explain which began after speaking to someone about my book. There was a young woman here who spoke English and so for me this was a real treat, Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 9, 2019 ago
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Music and Dance….

Heading in one direction while surfing the web, I stumbled upon this…. I was in a bit of downer this morning, not really sure why, it was just like that. I decided to walk into town, get some snacks and Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 8, 2019 ago
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My Babies Missed Me

I was gone for 4 days when I went to Cotacachi for the weekend. The dogs here are survivors, so of course they would be fine, but still I worry about all things feeling responsible for these beings who normally Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2019 ago
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Gated Community

I spent last weekend in a gated community in Cotacachi, something I have not done previously. I kind of felt as though I was in prison, easy access denied unless you have a key. I wonder at the necessity of Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago
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Encouragement

I have been inspired today to write about the many very encouraging comments I have received over the last few weeks. As I have said on a few occasions, this blog was initiated as a means to keep in touch Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 3, 2019 ago
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The Past, Present and Future

While in Cotacachi I met a young woman upon arriving at my hosts home. She was from Ecuador and a lovely person, so easy to talk to from the moment we hugged each other in greeting. I found her interesting Read more

By gabriel_G, 7 yearsAugust 1, 2019 ago

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