My husband, Eric and I had the wonderful opportunity to see and hear George W. Bush at the Saddleback Civil Forum last night. (We regularly attend Saddleback Church, but that's not important right now.) He was there, by his own admission, to "shamelessly peddle my book," Decision Points. What was wonderful about the entire evening ...
Archives for November 2010
The Kids Are Alright
My kids are all gone this Thanksgiving weekend. And I'm okay with that. No, really. I am O-KAY. I don't know when this cataclysmic change happened inside of me. But I know that it did. Adam, whom I haven't seen for months because he moved to Northern California, was here for a few days and took Lucy and Jonathan back with him and ...
The Mother Ring
I remember when my mother got the ring. I must have been about 12 or 13 years old. It was the most beautiful piece of jewelry I thought I'd ever seen. I loved the way the six stones represented me and my five siblings. I loved the way it was perfectly symmetrical, even though I usually prefer things at more random angles. She always wears it ...
TANGLED – A Winner.
I realize the times and dates of the TANGLED screening might not have been convenient for many of you, but thanks to those of you who entered the giveaway. The winners will receive One - Admit TWO pass to the pre-screening of the film. I know that sounds confusing, but it still means that 2 people get in. So start looking for a friend to take! ...
TANGLED – A Giveaway.
All four of my kids are grown now, but it wasn't too long ago that we religiously made plans to watch whatever new Disney offering was available. In fact, we haven't missed a Disney film yet. You know that we love All Things Disney (especially Disneyland, see my Disney Scavenger Hunt as proof). That love affair started for me when I was ...
The Latino Family Gift Guide
Shopping. I love it. I hate it. I love it. (I'm a little schizophrenic about it.) I kind of hate the Mall Experience. But I love finding the perfect gift. Which is why I love online shopping. It's like the entire world is at your fingertips. Today I'd like to turn your attention to my friend, Monica's Latino Family's ...
Art Attack! – A Winner
I feel so lucky to have been able to share my friend, Maria Soto Robbins with you all. I think that for me, this is one of the richest rewards of blogging. I get to share, not just my life, but the people I've met along the way. I hope you all continue to enjoy Maria's art. The winner of one of Maria's gorgeous art pendants ...
Art Attack! – A Giveaway
One of the benefits of living my life so publicly on the blogosphere is that I get to meet some amazing people online. (Yes, I know how it sounds, but believe me, the folks I meet through My Big, Fat, Cuban Family are wonderful!) Maria Soto Robbins is one of those. Here is her blog. We had been friends on Facebook and she has been a faithful reader ...
So Help Me, God.
I've spent the last week serving on a jury for a criminal trial at the County Courthouse in Santa Ana, here in California. (If I tell you any more, I'd have to kill you, but that's not important right now.) I'll be honest with you: I'm not enjoying it. I have been sitting through hours of testimony and evidence and ...
Enigmatically Cuban
When people find out I'm Cuban (which is practically one of the first things I tell them about myself, but that's not important right now) they ask me if I know "so and so" - their only other Cuban friend. They tell me the person's name and look questioningly into my eyes. Surely I must know every other Cuban on the ...
