Autoethnography: Bits and Pieces of a NuYoriCan Life

I was inspired by the French author, Georges Perec who wrote a book, "I Remember". This is a short version of what I may present in my thesis show.

I wanted to share some clips of this movie which I really love. It reminds me of what my mother must have experienced when she stepped onto the shores of New York. Rent it soon
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I saw this film a long time ago. They have it in VHS, but I found a website where it was in DVD. Anyway, I thought it was interesting how they talked about the race issue and how it compared with Paris and the United States during the early 60s. Enjoy
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I've been reflecting a lot these days and sometimes I feel sad and other times I feel like walking on air. My good friend's husband passed away this week, and I remember when she came to Amsterdam we had a wonderful time together. This is for my friend with lots of love.

Ok...the ham is back. Couldn't help myself. This is a lovely song from Charlene from the 80's.

Ok...the ham is back. Couldn't help myself. This is a lovely song from Charlene from the 80's.

A Quickie today...

A question that was asked of me by granddaughter.

I have revisited this clip many times. The premise of this clip is the journey my made from the tranquil serenity of Puerto Rico to the loud, cacophony of the big city where she felt alone, alienated and unable to understand the language. I am hoping to get across the feeling in this clip. Please let me know if it works. I appreciate your ideas.

Thank you.

A photo of my old neighborhood in Brooklyn. My son Damien took this shot when he visited New York last week.

The photo is one that was taken on a trip to New York. The train station was Freeman Street...I think. Freeman Street was where I grew up in The Bronx. Wrong
. It is Westchester Avenue a few stops after Freeman Street. Sorry about that.

I think there are too many commercials dealing with children's toys....some of us can't afford them
. I couldn't help myself..the photo is with my grandchildren, George and Gina.

This is a short video on how my mother must have felt leaving Puerto Rico and coming to the United States.

During the 60s I was so fearful of a nuclear war. It still haunts even to this day.

I just wanted to share a memory of mine regarding a special song. Hope you enjoy it.

Bennie

These are very short autobiographical stories of growing up.

 My apologies. I didn't realize that the audio was not on.

Thank you again,

Bennie

Ok...I'm not trying to get you all drunk, but I found this poem from Baudelaire humorous. It reminded me of my college days. I guess maybe some of us can relate
. Enjoy the weekend.