Netflix Film: “2 Hearts” Wins the Heart

By Lupita Franco Peimbert Almost ready to give up looking for something inspiring on Netflix on a Saturday night, there came 2 Hearts. The story shows the life a young man was supposed to live and a grown-up man who was given another chance. The film was underpromoted that night in late September when I … More Netflix Film: “2 Hearts” Wins the Heart

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Inspiration

To be inspired, is to be breathed by the infinite, to breathed by the presence who is never an absence. -Michael Beckwith

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Americans Celebrate 4th of July, Post-COVID Quarantine

On July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson, who became the third President of the United States of America. And that is why we celebrate the 4th of July as Independence Day. The 4th of July became a federal holiday and a sense of identity … More Americans Celebrate 4th of July, Post-COVID Quarantine

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Summer 2021: Crete Is Open To Certain Visitors

By Laurent Lefèvre Photos by Yvane Guibert, Paule Gracia, and Laurent Lefèvre A Kingdom of water taxis and paradise of canyons, Crete is once again open to visitors with a health pass or a negative Covid test*. Combining culture (gastronomy and living traditions), history (presence of different civilizations visible in the architecture of beautiful cities … More Summer 2021: Crete Is Open To Certain Visitors

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15 Streets of San Francisco Before Reopening

This is just a snapshot of downtown San Francisco a couple days prior to the reopening of businesses and other places on June 15, 2021, after the more-than-a-year mandatory closing due to COVID19 in 2020. Perhaps there is nothing espectacular about these photos, other than streets, façades and life as it was recently while walking … More 15 Streets of San Francisco Before Reopening

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Turn Prisons Into Parks and Museums

Iranian human rights attorney was sent to prison three years ago, on June 13, 2018. She faces a sentence of 38 years in prison and 148 lashes. Nasrin is a political prisoner. The activist has been asking Iran to change their draconian laws that attempt agains the freedom and well being of women and children. … More Turn Prisons Into Parks and Museums

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NASRIN, The Struggle of a Political Prisoner, Streaming at Hulu on June 15 – #FreeNasrin

By Lupita Franco Peimbert The world is learning more about Nasrin Sotoudeh, the fearless attorney whose fight for women and human rights, and for the rights of imprisoned activists in Irán has placed her behind bars since June 2018. She was sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes by Iranian authorities, in a ruling … More NASRIN, The Struggle of a Political Prisoner, Streaming at Hulu on June 15 – #FreeNasrin

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CINE: Te Llevo Conmigo (I Carry You With Me), en salas de cine este Julio 2021

Por Lupita Franco Peimbert A principios de Julio del 2021 llegará a salas cinematográficas de San Francisco y otras ciudades la película “Te Llevo Conmigo,” (I Carry You With Me). Es una película en español (con subtítulos en Inglés) que despertó ovaciones en importantes festivales de cine. Se ganó el premio de Audiencia en el … More CINE: Te Llevo Conmigo (I Carry You With Me), en salas de cine este Julio 2021

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PRIDE 2021: Various Events Instead Of The Famous LGBTQ Parade, This Year

Here is what the organizers of SF Pride have said about this year’s celebrations: “The Board of Directors and staff of the San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration are pleased to announce that #SFPride51 will take place throughout the month of June 2021. After a full year of physical distancing and other restrictions, the Bay Area’s … More PRIDE 2021: Various Events Instead Of The Famous LGBTQ Parade, This Year

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