The Old Man and the Sea, Then and Now
Poor Santiago, much like today’s Cubans, went through a bad streak, his lasted 84 days, ours has lasted more than six decades.
Diaries
Continuing to Learn in Alarming Times
Clearly, bookselling has its satisfactions. When you watch people’s delight at finding the information they’ve been seeking for a long time.
My Take on the Reactions to Artificial Intelligence
Since AI emerged, the praise hasn’t stopped… and it didn’t take long for criticisms to appear in equal profusion.
My Neighborhood on a Day Without Electricity
It’s 10 am and there is a planned power outage. I was about to start writing, but the imminent power cut prevents me.
Another Minefield in Cuba: The Kitchen
“I’m going to cook” has become, “I’m going to invent something,” because that simple daily activity has become totally tragic.
Dialogue is the Only Winning Strategy for Cubans
Common sense screams that under these circumstances the only road is dialogue and consensus, culminating in an agreement…
A Hope to Be Able to Drink Ron Santiago
I was taking my bartending course immediately after the confinement period due to Covid. The instructor recommended…
Beyond the Disaster
When I see houses in danger of collapse, I remember Juan Carlos, a friend who is no longer in Cuba.
Pain, Sweat, and Blood, A Week in Hell
It had been a month since my arrival in the United States, and I couldn’t find a job. They told me: “Don’t worry, something will appear.
The Land We Want to Live In
I feel happy every time I encounter a curb cut, or any other accessible modification to the architectural barriers on the streets where I walk