Estados Unidos Vuelve A Rechazar La Estadidad Para Puerto Rico

En el dia de ayer, el presidente Donald Trump y el Speaker of the House Mike Johnson aseguraron que Puerto Rico jamas sera un estado americano. Los lideres Republicanos alegan que la estadidad "seria muy perjudicial" para Estados Unidos.

Gran parte de la oposicion a la estadidad para Puerto Rico y Washington DC, es que el Partido Republicano sabe que de Washington DC y Puerto Rico ser estado seria imposible el que ellos puedan volver a obtener en mucho tiempo la mayoría en la Cámara de Representantes y en el Senado Federal.

"In accordance with the US Constitution, if Puerto Rico becomes a state, Puerto Rico would get two Democratic Senators in the US Senate just like every other State and by current congressional apportionment laws it would get either 4 or 5 seats in the US House of Representatives (which means, that Puerto Rico, with 3.2 million residents, would have a larger congressional delegation than half the States in the Union each have right now).

Por esta razon, en mi opinion, no importa cuantos plebiscitos el Partido Nuevo Progresista realize sobre el estatus politico de PR, los Republicanos en el Congreso jamas le daran la estadidad a Puerto Rico.

Primero llega la independencia. No me sorprenderia que el presidente Trump se levante un dia y firme una orden ejecutiva para dejar sin efecto el Tratado de Paris, dandole la independencia a Puerto Rico. 

Behind The Scenes Pt. 2 : Smartphone on a Platypod eXtreme

For the time being, these images will be the last one's taken inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. 

I am planning to travel to New York City and Washington DC soon, to photograph inside other cathedrals and churches. Some of these buildings offer spectacular architecture, which can translate to unique and interesting compositions. 

Platypod will never replace my trusty tripod. But have earned a permanent home in my camera bag if I am using a DSLR, a GoPro action camera or my smartphone.

Feliz Cumpleaños A Nuestra Querida Madre!

Este mes de octubre es el natalicio de la mejor madre del mundo, nuestra querida madre; cariñosamente conocida por Doña Tere. Ya han pasado 40 años desde el dia que mami fue a morar con el señor. 

El dia 3 de octubre, mami hubiera cumplido 89 años. La extrañamos demasiado, algun dia volveremos a estar juntos. Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar, que Dios te sostenga en la palma de su mano. 

No hay despedidas para nosotros. Dondequiera que estes, siempre estaras en nuestro corazon. Feliz cumpleaños en el cielo.

I was Bought And Paid By George Soros - [insert sarcasm here]

Open Your Mouth And Say .... Ahhh

Yesterday was my first visit to the dentist this year. It feels like the other day, but in reality, I met this doctor in 2010 when my regular dentist almost damaged one of my front teeth. 

My former employer's health insurance recommended this doctor after I contacted them to report my dissatisfaction with my regular dentist. After the initial visit he assessed the situation, made recommendations and was able to save the tooth through a root canal. The work was completed in less than one hour, during my lunch break. To my surprise, the job was completed painlessly. 

Despite being traumatized as a child by a dentist, during the initial visit this one eased all my fears away and gained my trust. I can honestly say that I feel like I've won the lottery; my dentist is the best. 

Platypods Behind the Scenes

The more I experiment with the Platypod eXtreme, the better the images look. As I mentioned a couple of days ago, Platypod is becoming a great addition to my photography arsenal. They can be used with DSLR's, GoPro action cameras, and smartphones.

Platypods are excellent photography tools because they are compact, versatile, and stable alternatives to traditional tripods, especially in situations where tripods are impractical, such as in tight spaces or areas where they are not allowed.  Since Platypod offers unlimited creativity, I am looking forward as to what the future holds during this phase to get new and unique shots.

It Was A Nightmare

Original photo created by John Wilhelm the photoholic

It's been a while since I had a nightmare. It is 2:40 am, and I just forced myself to wake up from this dream, now I can't sleep.

One of the top things on my bucket list is to ride a motorcycle in Europe. 

On this particular nightmare, I am gathered with a group of people somewhere in a strange European country. Everyone around me is speaking with a British accent.

In the meantime, I am worried and began talking out loud that we needed to hurry up and get moving soon in order for me to get out of there before sunset. In the nightmare, I am not sure where we are, and where are we headed. I am also concerned because I am riding a scooter that I've never ridden before, and don't know how to turn the lights on. 

All of a sudden, without any warning, everyone gets in a bus, and I am left outside. The bus starts moving and I had to grab a pole to avoid being stranded on the road. All our scooters are secured on a trailer using straps, and attached to the bus. While the bus is running down the road, I am standing on the bus rear fender holding for dear life.

After arriving to the next destination, I kept reminding everyone, that soon will get darker and I don't feel comfortable riding a scooter without lights. 

By the time I get out of the building my biggest fear has come true. It's already pitch dark, and is also raining. And to make things worse, everyone is gone. I am alone with the scooter without lights, standing in the parking lot without a rainsuit. I have no idea where am I, or where I am headed next. 

I did the most logical thing I could think of, I forced myself to wake up.