My Experience at a Private Dental Clinic in Brazil
The last time I’d seen a dentist here in Brazil was at a state clinic after I’d already spent several months enduring a toothache.
Diaries
Nostalgia for Almost Everything
Lately, I’m feeling nostalgia for so many things. Almost any time from the past seems better to me than now.
13th Street of Holguín, Cuba
Before leaving for the United States through the lottery in 1998, my father lived on 13th Street in the San Fiel neighborhood of Holguin.
Curitiba, Brazil: A Wonderful City
In my personal experience, I have been surprised by the behavior of its citizens, the way they care for plants and animals…
My Days Without Electricity in Havana, Cuba
We are in limbo, in a country where uncertainty reigns, and we do not know what tomorrow will bring. But why think about it?
San Cristobal: From Cultural Flourishing to Decline
San Cristobal, Artemisa, has a rich history. Starting in the 1970s, culture in the town experienced an unprecedented boom. (11 photos)
Living and Suffering the Disaster Inside Cuba
Though the material crisis is the most visible, Cuba’s biggest crisis is spiritual. We are a broken country, without hope…
Cuba With Little Food or Culinary Creativity
For a Cuban who has lived through decades of privation in terms of food availability, almost any dish eaten abroad felt like touching heaven
We Have to Wish Each Other Luck
I’m at my bookstand, selling. A friend comes by to say hello, and at that exact moment a customer asks me to reach a book for him.
When Everything is Scarce…
This is what it feels like to live a miserable life, even if you’re a resourceful individual with certain skills.