As I wrote in a previous post, I’m researching and learning about hand weaving. Though the basic process behind weaving is quite simple, it can take a while to produce a large piece of fabric by hand. You can also create very intricate and original designs, [...]

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Before I travel to Ethiopia, I wanted to remind you of events that will take place in the next days in case anyone is interested. First, the Ethiopian Community Center of Seattle has a logo design contest, the deadline for submission is January 31, 2012. To see the requirements go the [...]

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A couple of Christmas ago, I commented about the tradition of the Three Wise Men in Spain and in many countries of Latin America. One of the ways of celebrating these festivities is through a parade, where there is always a man representing the black wise man Balthazar, usually a white man in blackface. I [...]

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I never posted about this before, but I have a soft spot for classic British romantic dramas. I love stories about repressed emotions, privilege, the role of women in society of times past, and the difference between classes and genders. My favorites are of course Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily [...]

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