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G3 My Little Pony comic #4 (2004) - "The Rainbow River"

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Rainbow River reclaiming a pontoon - FL (October 2022)

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Little Things That Make Me Happy with Encanto - Part I

I’ve been on a binge with Encanto for most of the week (My family have started asking if I’m ok) and it’s actually reawakened my fascination and appreciation with Latin tradition, culture and country. Here’s some things that give my mood a boost when I watch Encanto. 

1). Camilo with the African Finger Snap! I learned a long time ago when I was watching a documentary about Ecuador and when the people saw something they thought was cool, they would snap their fingers! He basically said he thinks Antonio’s room is awesome. I do too. 

 2). Pretty much in the same scene; I really love the song that plays during Antonio’s room exploration. It is called Antonio’s Voice and it was made by a woman called Germaine Franco. About a minute and twenty seconds into the song I get chills. It is a beautiful song. 

3). I can’t find a gif for it but in the opening when the adults are grabbing their caffeinated drinks Luisa picks up her cup with two fingers. I don’t know why but it just makes me smile a little. She’s very gentle when she needs to be. 

4). Random Spanish added into the English lines. When I was younger unless it involved a stereotype of Mexicans there wasn’t really much added. Hearing the kids say “Mami” or “Tio” or “Tia” and even little sentences adds to the atmosphere. 

5). Spotting the colour combinations of the Colombian flag at random points. Of course you’ll see a sign saying Colombia during a small clip of the Town Kids. The sign has the colours of the Colombian flag. 

6). Caño Cristales! Or the Rainbow River. I was a little surprised to see the scene with the river. I looked at that location a few times in the past including a little nature documentary. It is a rather colourful place, very beautiful. 

7). Juancho or you might know him as The Coffee Kid. He’s just a little bit relatable. Coffee should be for grownups. 

8). Jorge making the spackle with Mirabel. Cannot find a gif but you know what I’m talking about. If you look closely you can see a little smile from underneath the bucket. 

9). Bruno dancing to his own disstrack. Described as seven foot tall and he turns out to be shorter than both his sisters. During this scene you might notice when he’s walking in the background and Mirabel turns away she get’s dragged back by Dolores. I suspect because Dolores could hear Bruno scuffling behind her and she still decided to keep his secret. 

10). The emeralds! Colombia actually mines most of the world’s emeralds and some people believe that Emeralds can tell the future and reveal the truth. This may be why you see Bruno’s predictions coming together into an emerald slab. Little bonus I love it when Bruno’s eyes glow green. Out of all the powers somehow Bruno’s gift seems the strongest. 

Depending on who reads and appreciates this like I do, I might do another part. I have so much to share with you. 

ETA: Part II

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If you have ever gone tubing down the gently meandering Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida, you have undoubtedly slipped into a meditative state induced by some soothing magic that remains a mystery even to those who have been refreshed by her waters all of their lives. That meditative state is familiar to the locals and a surprise to visitors who may have been reluctant to go tubing for fear of the unknown (or the alligators). And it is that meditative state that I have attempted to express in this painting.