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Archives for February 2007

“Thank you, Mrs. Darby!”

February 26, 2007 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

They've been ringing my doorbell all afternoon. I guess I'm just a sucker for their sweet gap-toothed smiles. And those cute little brown vests. And there are about a dozen of them on my street. And Eric really loves those Thin Mints. ;-) (if this keeps up, I may be able to construct a rudimentary barricade out of GS cookie boxes...) ...

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A knight to remember

February 25, 2007 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

I warned you about this. I swear. She really did want to go to Medieval Times. So I grabbed my boys, and Helen & Daisy (they are always game for an adventure). Okay, guys...Let's pretend we're the "make-a-wish-foundation" and let's do this nice thing for your grandmother, ok? We wore the silly crowns. And ate the food with our ...

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Do you hear what I hear?

February 24, 2007 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

No random music playing in different rooms. No recreational arguments. No ring tones. No doors slamming. No noise? No kids in the house. No way am I turning down a glass of wine tonight.  ;-) ...

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93 bottles of beer on the wall…

February 24, 2007 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

You would think that a birthday celebration for a 93 year old would be a little tame.Not when my mom is involved. Lots of food.  Lots of people. A regular cake? Not for Luz .... "panetela borracha" - translates to "drunken cake." (the key is to make it with sweet vermouth instead of rum - gives it just the right flavor, but ...

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I’m Luz’s Daughter

February 23, 2007 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

Today my mom turns 93. Last year we thought it would be fun to throw her a surprise party.  When she came through the door and we yelled "Sorpresa!" we had a moment where it occurred to us it might not have been such a great idea to surprise the 92 year old like this.  LOL But she loved it and immediately rose to the ...

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I hear voices

February 22, 2007 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

It's morning and it's 9-ish.And I'm still in my PJ's.Shocking. I know. An internal voice - more like an inner-nazi protests. ("PJ's?? It's after 9 am!!") I don't usually do this, so now my inner-nazi is bludgeoning me with shoulds. ("You should really double check your to-do list for this week!") Reviewing my to-do list, I see ...

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Stuck in Telemundo

February 21, 2007 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

My mom's caregiver has taken some time off to visit her family in Mexico City. Which leaves the homeschooling mother (me) and her recently unemployed daughter (Amy) to pitch in and care for the grandma. So Amy and I are taking turns. Which is fine.I consider it a privilege to be able to be of service to her at this time of her life - she'll be 93 ...

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Guava-licious

February 20, 2007 By Marta Darby 30 Comments

Okay, folks. Especially you Cubans stuck in far away places (like Northern California or Tennessee or New Jersey =D) without pastelitos. If you're having a craving like mine and you absolutely have to make your own... Here is the official recipe for "Masa Real." I totally understand a serious pastelito de guayaba "jones." So I ...

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Welcome Back!

February 19, 2007 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

The daffodils have come up.And the freesias. The day lilies will be blooming in time for Easter. They surprise me every year. Every year. I have this big "Wow!" moment.  I get so excited. As if I had anything to do with this. Well... it is my garden.  LOL I don't take this amazing miracle for granted. And yet, I know this is how ...

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“Fin de semana” – An alliteration.

February 18, 2007 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

My big, FAT, Cuban weekend: It began on Friday. With fifteen people. And our lovely French friends. And small fry in the house. We had a feast. Then the family arrived. With more food. And fresh flowers everywhere. And of course, lots of CaFEcito. Que Felicidad! It just doesn't get any better than this. =D   ...

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San Francisco and Margaritas

February 17, 2007 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

I know what it sounds like. You probably thought this post was going to be about my favorite city in Northern California and salt rimmed glasses full of lime juice and tequila. But, noooo...... "Honeeey, your mom's trying to tell me something about eating in San Francisco and Margaritas..." I go outside to investigate and ask my mother to ...

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1 camera + 2 girls = 3 (hundred!) pictures

February 15, 2007 By Marta Darby 4 Comments

I am sort of grounded. (heavy sigh)My mom is staying with us for a few weeks. So I couldn't go to Disneyland with Lucy and Amy today. =( But my camera could.... ;-) (don't worry. I only uploaded 18 of the 300. =D) http://widget-0f.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf Is it just me? Or are they both just really adorable? =D ...

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Stopping once in a while

February 14, 2007 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

I know I spend a lot of time on my computer, but every now and then I force myself to just stop and look around.I have a spot, too.It's in the corner of our bedroom.And there I am surrounded by things I love. The coverlet was crocheted by my great aunt in the 1920's.The brown wooden box on the high shelf was my Cuban grandmother's sewing box.The ...

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If you’re happy and you know it… write it on the wall.

February 14, 2007 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

I wanted  him to know it. So I just wrote it on the wall - in red.That way he sees it first thing when he wakes up. And starts his day with the knowledge that he is loved... by a passionate Cuban woman. He doesn't seem to think it is one bit unusual that I would do this. It speaks volumes about our relationship, doesn't it? Either that it's ...

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Refugees. Not immigrants.

February 13, 2007 By Marta Darby 32 Comments

My dad would have been 107 today. (2018) It is his birthday. Although we celebrated so many wonderful birthdays with him, I distinctly remember the year he turned 50. Because it is stamped on a passport. And forever in my memory. My Cuban Passport I know it is stamped the 12th. But the flight didn't take off from Havana until after midnight.  ...

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