When History repeats itself with all the same mistakes and disastrous consequences, it means that something has gone wrong: education hasn’t fulfilled its purpose in educating following generations and the media hasn’t done one of its main jobs which is to never let history be forgotten.
Read MoreAfter the shock we received from the combination of numbers 3-4-9 (which I have written more than one article about), a recent conversation about the draft Constitution which is being discussed (?) nationwide, led me to examine the other numbers that hold our fate as Cubans.
Read MoreNearly every Cuban analyzes the perks of a public sector job, not the salary but the extras they can get out of it (normally goods that are obtained illegally). This reality might seem far-fetched for a foreigner, but here are some examples:
Read MoreThe United States has proclaimed themselves to be the world’s defenders of democracy, without anyone asking them to be, and this alleged defense is doing away with democracy, ironically enough, at least in Latin America.
Read MoreSometimes it is hard to focus on the good. When people ask for feedback most often than not they get a list of the things they should improve upon. Living in Cuba and experiencing the life of the everyday Cuban can have the same consequence. However, on this blog I would like to always remain in a positive light in some sort of way.
Read MoreWith a one-person presentation: “Women who love for better or worse”, oral story-teller Mirta Portillo came to perform at Havana’s Casa de la Poesia, last Thursday September 26th. Linking stories about five Marias, the narrator revealed lives that would be common for any woman anywhere in the world. (22 photos)
Read MoreThe subject of solid waste collection, cleaning and maintaining this city is common and repetititve. However, the loss of consciousness of many of its employees contributes to many of its social objectives, which it was created to fulfill, not being met.
Read MoreAt first the idea seemed like a waste of time. School was already going to be six years long, why deny it any longer? But as the semester progressed and time away from my home country elongated those six months looked like glory.
Read MoreEver since I adopted a life philosophy of facing my own external fears (in this case, Cuba’s socio-political system), I have noticed how many people I love and acquaintances project their fear of change, perceiving me to be an enemy.
Read MoreIt was going to be another routine day of signing onto the Internet at the ETECSA computer room, without anything important to report. However, on my way there, I was extremely shocked to find that a natural area had been completely mutilated…
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