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Who Wrote These Words? (The Answer)

The author of those provocative words against the educational dictatorship and elitism in sports was no other than Muammar al-Gaddafi, and those quotes were taken from his sacrosanct The Green Book.

I.D.U.S.A. and the Utopians

“Yes, freedom is something else, something very delicate; something that can complicate things. And these are moments of survival. My life project is to subsist.” That’s the opinion of Martin, an acquaintance of mine who proudly demonstrates the success of his private business.

Father’s Day in Cuba

For a long time I haven’t believed in specially designated holidays. I’m of the opinion that every moment is important and that each day of the year one can recognize loved ones.

In Cuba the Absurd Prevails Over Logic

The things that take place in this country can be a ludicrous as a comedian all tied up in knots. On more than one occasion I’ve found myself recounting events that have left me astonished for being so preposterous.

Cuba TV, Coffee & the Andromeda Threat

What stands out as curious in all this is that amidst the economic and social changes occurring in Cuba, suddenly the threat of our collision with Andromeda and the adventures of coffee have become issues of public debate in our media.

Who Wrote These Words?

Reading the “masterpiece” of someone very much talked about these days, I found some evocative passages on education and sports that I liked and wanted to share.

A Cuban Dairy Worker

This hardworking man who was so dedicated to his family had worked in dairies since his very first job. He was very attached to nature, but especially to animals. “We always had cats and dogs in the house, plus we raised pigs,” he said self-assuredly.