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Honorary Cubans

November 10, 2006 By Marta Darby 3 Comments

Yes, they exist. Let me introduce you to my friends, Pam and Gene. I love this photo of them, taken circa 1976. That's also how far back our friendship goes. They have raised two amazing kids, Mary and Genaro, who are now grown and married themselves to Johnny the Hunter and the Indomitable Kelly, respectively.  Mary and Johnny have added ...

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My white roses are in bloom.

November 9, 2006 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

There's something about roses in general, but white ones specifically, that move me to a response.The sight of them in bloom rocked me back to this experience: Earlier this year, Amy, Adam & I went to see the premier of Andy Garcia's fabulous film, The Lost City.  We had the happy privilege to have been present on opening night here in ...

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Bilingual Lollygagging…

November 8, 2006 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

Personal Electoral Nostalgia:  I became an American citizen on April 17, 1975.  I voted in my first presidential election the following year.  No, I did not vote for the peanut farmer, but I did stop in Plains, Georgia while traveling cross country at the time, and bought some Billy Beer, just to say I did.  I have been proud to ...

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PSA

November 7, 2006 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." ~ Edmund Burke Do something good today. Go vote.  Then get on your knees and thank God for that amazing privilege. ...

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My Creative Process….

November 7, 2006 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

"Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened and place your tray tables in the locked upright position." "We're ready for take off!" Someone was asking about my creative process.  As if it might be something easy to describe. I have to look at something for a long time before ideas begin to pop into ...

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Who’s on The List?

November 6, 2006 By Marta Darby 7 Comments

I've got a list. It's a long and sloppy thing.  I add things randomly and I cross them out occasionally.  I have a list of things I'd like to do in my lifetime.  Of places I'd like to go.  Of performers I'd like to see.  There are silly things on it, some serious, lots of fun stuff.  I always ...

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Es para miel cua…

November 4, 2006 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

The title of this post is the first line of our Cuban alma mater. (well... the way we sang it, anyway. It's really an inside joke in my family.) "Es para mi el cuatro de Noviembre...." Loose translation.. "For me, the 4th of November...." and it goes on to say how special a day it is because it is the birthday of our school in ...

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It’s not you. It’s me.

November 3, 2006 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

So after I posted my "oh what a terrible businesswoman I am" speech this morning, about my Cuba to Go! business, I get an email from the fabulous and astute Marc Masferrer over at Uncommon Sense  (who by the way, loves Cuban women) asking: "I was looking at your shirts, and I didn't see a place to designate the size? Am I ...

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Taking care of business

November 3, 2006 By Marta Darby 6 Comments

I have a confession to make:  I am a terrible businesswoman. Let me explain.  I have my online store called Cuba to Go!  It's pretty straightforward.  I have come up with some fun designs for shirts and bags and things.  My products are all about showing off your Cuban heritage.  My husband is an Internet marketing guy ...

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Maps of Cuba in the House

November 2, 2006 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

or "What it's like to grow up in a Cuban-American home" by Lucy Ruth DarbyThat is Lucy's working title for her memoirs. She insists that growing up in South Orange County with a surfer for a dad and a Cuban mother make her life a little...ummm...different. (and yes, "surfers" are an entire demographic down here.) Here's where ...

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