We got this great dvd set for Eric at Christmas. I don't think we really classify as Trekkies, but I have to admit that we are pretty much "borderline."We don't have tv. I have such an addictive personality that I get easily hooked by the teasers for the next, big, upcoming thing and could so lose hours of my life. So, trust me. ...
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Cuban-time
These clocks are in my kitchen. They read from left to right like this: ~ Hanalei (our favorite place in Hawaii)~ Mission Viejo (where we live)~ Habana (where I'm from)~ Brighton (England - where my husband's family is from) Not that clocks mean much to Cubans. We like the concept of "-ish." As in, "we'll be there around ...
Fun with Antiquities
Apparently I'm not the only Uber-Geek in the family... It should be against the law to have this much fun in a museum.We had a GREAT weekend. Happy Monday! ...
Confessions of an Uber-Geek
We're going to Malibu this weekend.That sounds so cool, huh?It conjures mental pictures of cruising Pacific Coast Highway in a convertible, parade-waving at movie stars and checking the surf. The truth?I am an Uber-Geek. We are taking the family in the minivan to visit The Getty Villa in Malibu. That's right. Approximately 44,000 Greek, Roman and ...
Over-sharing
I'm obviously very outspoken about the things that I love. The big things don't need to be spelled out: God. My husband. My kids. My home. It's the little things that are telling. Those little things that you might not guess about me when you first meet me. Or even if you have known me a long time. Those are the things that intimately ...
The Desires of My Heart
I love violets.The scent from the tiny flowers always amazes me.It probably has to do with my Cuban childhood. As I said in an earlier post, "all Cuban babies smell like violets." My mom has a patch of violets growing along the side of her house and she brought me a pot full of them two years ago. And they make me so happy. I keep ...
“I see Dutch people”
Yes, I am deliberately hiding behind that person who is a slimy version of my husband because of the trashy mini-skirted outfit I was wearing. No, I don't have any real tattoos. There's a perfectly reasonable explanation why we are dressed as trailer trash. We're just grateful we didn't get pulled over and then have to explain our outfits to the ...
Japi Niulliar
Celebrating New Year's - the Cuban way.You have to pay close attention now, because this is a little complicated. In preparation for midnight, you will need:12 grapes. (One for each month of the year) Champagne or cider. (to wash them down) A bucket of water. (representing anything bad that happened in 2006) And a suitcase. (that's if you're ...
Wise guys
I'm a sucker for smart guys.I always thought my dad was the smartest man I ever knew. And I believe he was...Until I met Eric. This is probably an "over-share," but here's what I find attractive in a man:Is he smart? Is he sensitive? Does he have a good sense of humor?The rest are all negotiables.My husband has these 3 ...
Dance as if EVERYONE is watching…
Besides taking our food very seriously, we Cubans enjoy our music even more. We are big fans of "old school" Cuban music. Particularly Celia Cruz and Beny Moré. My niece, Kelley, got married in May, and Amy (of course) filmed the wedding. Everyone you see in this is related to us somehow. If you've been reading my blog, you're probably ...
