Autoethnography: Bits and Pieces of a NuYoriCan Life

Bennie From the Bronx, May 2, 2008

b.p. beretta — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:10:57 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx, May 1, 2008

b.p. beretta — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:09:19 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx, February 28, 2008

b.p. beretta — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:50:19 GMT

I Remember...

b.p. beretta — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:33:11 GMT

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.

Bennie From the Bronx February 26, 2008

b.p. beretta — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:07:17 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx February 26, 2008

b.p. beretta — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:23:43 GMT

Inch'Allah Dimanche a film by Yamina Benguigui

b.p. beretta — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:21:23 GMT

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 :). My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-8446f776277a3da4a5766cc2586e812b}

Paris Blues -

b.p. beretta — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:57:47 GMT

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 :).

Bennie From the Bronx February 20, 2008

b.p. beretta — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:14:39 GMT

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Bennie From the Bronx February 19, 2008

b.p. beretta — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:10:26 GMT

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Bennie From the Bronx on Affirmative Action

b.p. beretta — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:13:32 GMT

Remembering Amsterdam

b.p. beretta — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:46:05 GMT

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.

Bennie From the Bronx, February 15, 2008

b.p. beretta — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:26:14 GMT

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

Bennie From the Bronx, February 15, 2008

b.p. beretta — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:14:54 GMT

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

Bennie From the Bronx, February 14, 2008

b.p. beretta — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:04:05 GMT

A Quickie today...

You've Got To Be Carefully Taught

b.p. beretta — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:50:35 GMT

A question that was asked of me by granddaughter.

Bennie From the Bronx, February 12, 2008

b.p. beretta — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:11:45 GMT

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.

Bennie From the Bronx, February 11, 2008

b.p. beretta — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:43:35 GMT

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

Bennie From the Bronx, February 8, 2008

b.p. beretta — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:26:56 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx, February 6, 2008

b.p. beretta — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:36:56 GMT

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.

Bennie From the Bronx, February 5, 2008

b.p. beretta — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:28:41 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx, February 2, 2008

b.p. beretta — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:24:14 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx, February 1, 2008

b.p. beretta — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:09:44 GMT

Bennie From the Bronx

b.p. beretta — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:26:29 GMT

Bring Back Camelot

b.p. beretta — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:21:18 GMT

Sea Ports

b.p. beretta — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:09:45 GMT

The Poor Child's Toy, by Charles Baudelaire

b.p. beretta — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:45:55 GMT

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.

The Arrival

b.p. beretta — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:34:26 GMT

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

You've Got To Be Carefully Taught

b.p. beretta — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:28:16 GMT

I Had a Dream the Other day..

b.p. beretta — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT

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

The Song..brings it all back.

b.p. beretta — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:08:37 GMT

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

Cuento del Pasado

b.p. beretta — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:15:11 GMT

These are very short autobiographical stories of growing up.

Elena Conclusion

b.p. beretta — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:59:15 GMT

My apologies. I didn't realize that the audio was not on. Thank you again, Bennie

Thank you :)

b.p. beretta — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:41:18 GMT

Get Drunk! by Charles Baudelaire

b.p. beretta — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:15:09 GMT

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.

Mi Abuelita

b.p. beretta — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:41:38 GMT