Timeless Love
The soft chuckling of hens scratching around in the brush picking at anything they can find to eat is accompanied by the gentle swish of a broom clearing the walkways of leaves and dust and the occasional thud of falling…
A day in Havana
The long bar at the café on Calle Opispo is filled with empty eyes and squared off elbows. No one is looking at anyone, and there is a quiet desperation shared amongst them. Behind the bar, the barista busy’s himself…
The People Speak: #2 On Social Change
The impact of heavy tourism and more money coming in to Cuba, according to many Cubans I spoke to is as this man says, "Cuba is losing values." The disparity in incomes is growing creating a new challenge for Cuba…
A Cuban’s Personal Perspective: #1 Vladimir Speaks
The People Speak: Cuba Connection This is a great share from one of my friends, Vladimir, from Cuba. His perspective might just surprise you. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more updates and keep posted, lots more to come! …
Part IV: Returning to the Rock
Inevitably, the most challenging departures give way to the most beautiful arrivals and openings. I have found this to be true time and time again. It seems that the harder it is to make the break, or to get away,…
Cuba’s Next President?
“I am going to be the next president of Cuba,” he tells me. I can’t deny the statement gets my attention. He sits next to me, a cigarette hanging out of his lips, and his face deeply lined with a…
Glimpses Into Habana: An Afternoon with Mariella
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Ceremonia Primera
“Be careful when you go there. You might see things you’ve never seen before that might frighten you. I’ve been watching the way you are, and your heart is very open. You must take care when you go there and…
A Shared Moment of Grief
A smiling giant pops through the door today speaking perfect English, “Cheri, hello. How are you?” I almost have a smile attack. My beloved angel and brother, Gabriel is visiting me first thing in the morning speaking his first greeting…
Meeting Ismael: Enviar de los Dios
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