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malaise

(267,808 posts)
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 06:46 PM Dec 2016

So I went to Miami for a few days

and had a really good time. We spent Friday afternoon/evening/night at the Art Basel downtown across the train tracks in Wynwood.
That was quite an experience - both the graffiti at Wynwood and the art on display were fabulous..
It was good to see people making some money hustling every imaginable thing including coconut water.
Got some free drinks and we supported the food trucks at Wynwood yard.

One of my nephews worries about gentrification with good reason - lots of original homes had for sale signs. Still it was loud and exciting - I was most impressed with Hebru Brantley's work and there was a French glassblower whose work was mind blowing. There were lots of artwork attacking Trump.
We were able to talk to some of the artists. Damn this planet has talented people.

Saturday afternoon we went to see Loving. I cried even though I knew they would win in the Supreme Court. Then we went to Dadeland Mall.

As you can see this was a well needed cleansing trip to enjoy our families and chill.

Now it's back to reality.

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So I went to Miami for a few days (Original Post) malaise Dec 2016 OP
Sounds like you had a wonderful time! We need those kinds of breaks Solly Mack Dec 2016 #1
We had a great time malaise Dec 2016 #2
and the photos? :) Solly Mack Dec 2016 #5
Nephew took one of me next to MLK malaise Dec 2016 #6
Sounds like a cool trip Liberal_in_LA Dec 2016 #3
It was exactly what we needed malaise Dec 2016 #4
happy trails....🎧 spanone Dec 2016 #7
Hi there malaise Dec 2016 #8
Having lived 14 years in Miami, I know the attraction and Enchantment of the place. NBachers Dec 2016 #9
This was a particularly nice trip malaise Dec 2016 #10
Sounds like lots of family fun.. mountain grammy Dec 2016 #11
That real footage can be a problem for any actor malaise Dec 2016 #12
The documentary was sad, but also funny mountain grammy Dec 2016 #14
Yes the Robert Kennedy part and ACLU with Cohen were a central part of malaise Dec 2016 #16
I miss Dadeland Mall.. HipChick Dec 2016 #13
It's a nice Mall malaise Dec 2016 #17
Lived there for many years and familiar with all places you visited. mfcorey1 Dec 2016 #15
It was the first time we went to Wynwood but timing is everything malaise Dec 2016 #18

Solly Mack

(90,740 posts)
1. Sounds like you had a wonderful time! We need those kinds of breaks
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 06:49 PM
Dec 2016

to ease our minds and to remind us of all the good.

Happy to see you!

malaise

(267,808 posts)
6. Nephew took one of me next to MLK
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 07:49 PM
Dec 2016

It was a beautiful graffiti done by the Obama hope and change artist Shepard Fairey and one with me standing next to one of Hebru Brantley's huge pop culture dolls. He sent them to his cousins.

They won't be posted here

malaise

(267,808 posts)
4. It was exactly what we needed
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 07:15 PM
Dec 2016

One of the nephews organized most of the outings. He's very cool and very conscious.

NBachers

(17,001 posts)
9. Having lived 14 years in Miami, I know the attraction and Enchantment of the place.
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 08:07 PM
Dec 2016

I had to leave too "go away for a while" because I got caught up in the Miami of the mid-eighties. Now, I'm living in San Francisco, but I still have connections with Miami. Still an amazing and incredible place.

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself in Miami. I can't wait 'till the next time I get back there.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
10. This was a particularly nice trip
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 08:34 PM
Dec 2016

The vibe in Wynwood was lovely Friday but Miami is always interesting. I guess having young folks who like hanging out with us helps - one of my nephews knows the cultural spots better than all of us and he has convictions about issues so he keeps it real. He's an intelligent kid with a great sense of humor.

We had a blast just when we needed that

mountain grammy

(26,568 posts)
11. Sounds like lots of family fun..
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 08:36 PM
Dec 2016

I haven't seen the film Loving yet, but did watch the documentary on HBO.. It's amazing. Real footage of the real people. I fell in love with Mildred. Impossible not to. I hope the actor who plays her does her justice.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
12. That real footage can be a problem for any actor
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 08:42 PM
Dec 2016

The acting was good -it made me really sad - simple folks who just loved each other.
I liked the guy who played Cohen - his enthusiasm was palpable.

mountain grammy

(26,568 posts)
14. The documentary was sad, but also funny
Sun Dec 4, 2016, 09:12 PM
Dec 2016

because they were funny, especially Mildred. She'd smile and melt your heart. It's such a simple story about simple people, like you said. Did they include the part where she wrote to Attorney General Robert Kennedy, and he sent her to the ACLU?

I turned 20 in 1967 and remember this case very well.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
16. Yes the Robert Kennedy part and ACLU with Cohen were a central part of
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 06:11 AM
Dec 2016

the movie - she was funny and that smile was real and Richard was just an uncomplicated man who loved his wife and family and was comfortable around African-Americans. Little did they all know what they were doing for others.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
17. It's a nice Mall
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 06:13 AM
Dec 2016

We also went into an Indian store in the Sunset Mall with the Cinema - gorgeous cotton stuff.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
18. It was the first time we went to Wynwood but timing is everything
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 06:15 AM
Dec 2016

and we happened to be there for the festival weekend. It's great having nieces and nephews who actually want to be around us old folks and show us a good time. I loved it.

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