So here’s the thing;

I’m a 66 year old Boricua who was born in “El Barrio” NYC. That’s 99^th St. & 2^nd Avenue for those who are not clear where “El Barrio” is.

At this late stage of my life, I’m really trying to connect with “like-minded” individuals who consider themselves “Expatriates.” I know the literal translation of expatriate is someone who was born in one country, but currently lives in another country. However, in researching the definition of “Expatriate,” I’ve found that it is really up to individual interpretation! So, that being said, I consider myself “Puertoriqueño” by virtue of the fact that my parents were both born in Puerto Rico, migrated to the US, and I was born in NYC. Not my fault, not my choice, but there’s are millions just like me, so it is what it is.

As a recent member of the Indigenous Caribbean Network, I’d like to connect and interact with other “Boricuas” in my geographic. I live in Southern NJ. I own a 1 1/2acre farm with a 100+ year old home. To provide some context; I grew up on the streets of El Barrio (1965-1975), was in the drug game (1975-1990), went to prison (1990-1994), saw the light, and worked in non-profit (1994-2006) trying to give back and reconcile my past with my present. I became semi-retired after working in Camden, NJ for 3 years.

So that’s the long and the short of my life. I want to connect with other Boricuas in my geographic.

HOW’S ABOUT A REACH OUT!!!

We can take it from there if you’re feeling adventurous!!!

My sister

Right now it is crucial that you continue to digest the information that I am slowly posting in the Beike Lodge. Make sure you systematiaclly go through all of it one by one and try to internalize all of the information so that we can move on to the next step in your progress. Many Blessings

Greetings sister

If this book that you are mentioning is the one spoken of by our brother Frank Akuturey in his post in our Beike Lodge "COMMENTS" section, am afraid this book might be only in Spanish, and I am sorry.

Please see here the information that he posted with the name of the book:

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 Comment by Frank AkuTurey(Sky Seer) on April 18, 2013 at 12:15am          

Takaji My sister

I again ask you to forgive me for missing this request.

I will be free to interact live on Skype or via instant message on Wednesday Oct 17 at 8:00 PM. Let me knoow if this date and time are goog for you.

Seneko Kakona

Miguel

Takaji sister! I am doing well. Yes it seems like the weather is slowly changing. How have you been? I work now and homeschool is right around the corner :)  Lots of work but it will pay off. Im off to see some powwows tomorrow afterwork. Hope you have a great weekend!

Wonderful!

I will expecr your call on Monday July 30 at 4:00 PM

Seneko kakona

Taino Ti

Miguel

Takaji My Sister

Actually I am going to spend this whole week coming up from Tuesday July 24 to Sunday July 28 at a Pagan festival in upstate New York offering workshops on shamanism so I wony be able to chat with you on the phone this week but next week July 30 to August 4 is open. Please pick an evening in that week that you can call me at 4:00PM and I will expect your call.

Takaji Sister

We actually have a formal ceremony dedicated to the sacred transition of a loved one from this realm to to the realm of Coa Bay which is the abode of those who have crossed over. It can be celebrated anytime after the loved one's death. It doesnt matter how long you wait. Please visit the special page in our website dedicated to this aspect of our tradition by clicking on this LINK. 

I would me very happy to chat with you about leading you through the appropriate ceremonial process. Please call me after 4:00 PM thia coming Tuesday July 17. Let me know if that date wont work for you.

Taino Ti

Miguel

My sister i am happy that you were able to solve your own problem, Great to see the blog here now.

:-)

Takaji sister

I am sorry that you had health issues during your trip. I pray that you are feeling better now.

Yes my sister, please post in both sites whenever you post. Thanks.

Taino Ti

Miguel

Hello Kokuyo Beike-in-training,

The homeschooling is now over for the summer until next year. This year was a little rough but getting things better prepared for next year. Arizona sounds like a great place to visit! I have heard many good things about Arizona. I did not get to make it to Pittsburgh at all. Been so busy finding out I will be adding a new addition to my family..Am currently 10 weeks pregnant and go for my first ultrasound tomorrow. A little nervous because all my other pregnancies I had complications so I am praying this one will turn out better. As for the causes, I am an active member of the American Indian Movement. Anything I can do to help I will try my hardest to do. That goes for all the Native people :)

WIshing you the best on your trip to Arizona! Be safe, and many blessings to you my friend.

Taino Ti

Hura Ana

I look forward to your blogs in our Beike lodge and also here in ICN

My sister

It was great to hear about your Full Moon Ceremony experience. As you probably already know we here in the Western Pennsylvania area combined our Full Moon Ceremony with the observance of the rare astronomical event that took place yesterday Tuesday June 5 the VENUS TRANSIT OF THE SUN.

I will soon be posting a full report of our Tuesday evening celebration in the form of a blog.

Taino Ti

Miguel

My sister

Please make sure to share the Full Moon message as a blog in the Beike lodge for all the beikes to read, and if you like it would be nice for you to also share it as a discussion in the MECG caney Indigenous Spiritual Circle members' group here in ICN. Click this LINK to reach the site for the discussion forum of MECGC. 

It really makes me feel good to read your comments about how this site helps you because that is the reason that I work so hard to keep it up. :-)