Horse Racing by Moonlight
Well, just as I was about to fall asleep, a noise broke my trance. A cry of joy as if it were 3 p.m. during Carnival.
Diaries
Escape, and a Grandmother’s Tears
It’s getting dark, Ilda is sitting in her usual chair. The one she sat in to cradle each of her children and then her grandson.
Why I voted NO in the Family Act Referendum
The referendum was held on Sept. 25th. The controversial legal issues in it divided Cuban society a great deal more than any other issue.
Blonde: The Controversy Surrounding a Terrible Movie
There are long lines in Havana outside movie theaters, which is unusual to see during this time of shortages, pandemic, and other demons.
In Search of a Dream
My daughter loves to dance. However, the geographical fatality of living in the countryside complicates matters.
Hurricane Hangover
After waiting an hour and a half for the bus, I give in and began to walk to 60th and 11th Streets, in the distant Playa municipality.
My Father’s Worth Isn’t Measured By His Medals
Our angel escaped from us, our guide, the light that brought us hope because he never let Life’s trials and tribulations get him down.
The Christ of Venezuelan Teachers
Like a total Messiah, giver of last-minute favors and miracles, the president laughs at the Venezuelan teachers.
Mothers Are Leaving Cuba
During this time of hardship on the island, mothers are suffering a lot more than they did in previous years.
Cuba Is Bleeding
As always, it’s the US Empire’s fault. According to the government, it is the Empire that is encouraging the protests, while they blockade us.