I really am so very grateful that I have so many wonderful opportunities come my way. I seriously get to go to some fun places and do really fun things. Like that time I went to Pixar and Skywalker Ranch. (I told you. Insufferable.) But my real life moves at a much slower and more reasonable pace. I still make dinner every night (mostly) and have ...
All the “feels” at Pixar – That’s Inside Out.
If you thought I was insufferable talking about my visit to Skywalker Ranch in January, just wait until I start telling you about Pixar. Pixar. *sigh* I have often (metaphorically) knelt and worshipped at the altar of the animation gods (little g) at Pixar. Ever since I attended my first animation festival back when I was in design school (in ...
The Quinceañera Story and A Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
My mom just recently celebrated her . (It's still weird to say that.) As people do when they get older, she repeats stories that she particularly likes or maybe it's that the memory gets fresher as time passes. Either way, as her birthday approached, she would tell the story of her 15th birthday. In Cuba, as in other ...
“That’s No Moon.”
The New LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland Death Star Model Display You know that I'm a self-professed über-nerd about all things Star Wars. Need I remind you about my recent visit to Skywalker Ranch? (<--there she goes again.) Imagine my surprise and delight when I received an invitation from LEGOLAND® California to witness the unveiling ...
My Mom is 101
I keep repeating it to myself and to anyone who will listen. "My mom is one-hundred-and-one." It's not the number of years that strikes me as odd. It's the amount of life still left in her at 101. "My mom is one-hundred-and-one." I try to explain to people what she is like. What it's like to have a 101 year ...
Cuban Opposition Leader Atuñez to Speak in LA on February 16th
To be Cuban is to be invested in the political outcomes of the island. Whether we live there or not. We are all such crazy opinionated, and vocal people. I don't know if it was always this way, or if it's just what has happened in the last 56 years as the Castros destroyed our beloved homeland. People often ask me why the Cuban ...
Why Are Cubans So Special?
That was the headline of a recent article in the New York Times. A dear Cuban friend texted me that headline and asked, "Why are we so special?" I don't think she was really trying to start a political conversation because she knows me so well, but that's not important right now. I responded with, "Because we can ...
What’s Important Right Now – January
I have lately been so caught up in telling all about my latest travel experiences (Skywalker Ranch, anyone?) that I have not stopped to write about the things that are happening in my real life and taking up space in my heart and mind. And I know I always tell you that some things are "not important right now," so I decided to share ...
Gary Rydstrom Brings ‘Strange Magic’ to Life
As part of our whirlwind trip to Skywalker Ranch (She's at it again!) we had the privilege of interviewing the director of the film, Strange Magic.Director Gary Rydstrom may not have a household name like George Lucas, but the man has some serious film credits to his name. Gary Rydstrom's name is practically synonymous with ...
Movie Review: Strange Magic
Last week during my visit to Skywalker Ranch (Is she ever going to stop talking about that? Umm...no.) I got to screen the new film from the mind of George Lucas, Strange Magic.We had the unique privilege of watching the film in Skywalker Ranch's state-of-the-art Stag Theater with George Lucas himself. Insufferable. I told you. Also, please ...
