I wonder sometimes how I survived my childhood. Seriously. When I was very young, my family spent the summers at Varadero Beach. The entire summer. (I know. So cool, right?) You see, it was way too hot in the city (Havana) to just sit around. So we went to the beach house, Villa Obdulia, along with all the cousins. In retrospect, I don't ...
Cuban-American Life
I hope you enjoy my posts about my crazy and wonderful Cuban-American life.
Why Kikita thinks Spain Will Win the World Cup
Kikita here.At some point I'm sure Mami has mentioned that we don't have TV. If you didn't know that, well, now you know. We live in a valley, so we can't even get basic channels without basic cable. We watch movies and are big Netflix fans, but that is not important right now. Not having cable has made watching the World ...
Desi’s in Miami this weekend (and I am not). *sigh*
I was privileged to have had the opportunity to be in Miami in May for Cuba Nostalgia. While there, I got to see and hang out with most of my favorite intransigent bloggers (=D) and to experience the food and music that define me as a Cuban. I love living in So Cal, but every now and then, Miami sings her siren song to me. (It usually comes with a ...
Stressed spelled backwards….
I think that as a Cuban woman I have been GROOMED for worrying. As far back as I can remember my mom's cautionary voice speaks into my ear. "cuidado con ______ (fill in the blank.)" So is it any wonder that I'm constantly on the alert for trouble? And God (in his great and infinite wisdom) has gifted me with FOUR ...
Tails from the Goose in D.C. – part 5 – Exercising our 1st Amendment Rights
Marta here: All this past week, I've been letting Lucy do the talking. Eric and I were pleased that she was able to attend the Young America's Foundation High School Conference in Maryland. Let me be perfectly clear: Yes, we are unapologetic Conservatives. I won't belabor the point by explaining (yet again!) that my family had to ...
Cuban Miami – A Winner
First of all, I want to thank all of you who took the time to tell me your answers and some of you who wrote your stories. As I read through each comment, I realized that this was a perfect snapshot of our Cuban community. With the naming of each city and date, I read pain and sadness and nostalgia. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your ...
Cuban Miami – A Story Book
My family left Cuba in early 1961. My brother was on the first Pedro Pan flight in December of 1960. Happily, my family was only separated for a few very tense months. But we were part of the lucky few who managed to leave the country rather quickly. Once reunited, my father vowed we'd never be separated again and so when my older sisters ...
“Que es El Tiki Tiki?” – an explanation
We just got back to California from Miami yesterday. I am just starting to sort through photos and videos and memories. My birthday celebrations extended out over the full week. (I am NOT complaining.) And I got to hang with (almost) everyone I knew or was related to at one point or another. Seriously, this trip was complete bliss. As most of you ...
How to Turn 55 While in Miami
The following post has been brought to you courtesy of Kikita. Greetings from Miami! Yesterday was Mami's 55th birthday (it's ok, she told me I could tell you) and the celebrating started early in the morning and went late into the night. (Ok, technically I think she will be stretching her birthday out through the weekend, but that's not important ...
A Big, Fat, Cuban Family Birthday Party Invitation
Kikita (la hija de Marta) here and I have a happy announcement: Mami will be turning...*ahem*... 21 on Friday, May 21st, 2010.We will be in Miami for this momentous occasion and I've decided there is only one thing we can do. We must have a Big, Fat, Cuban Birthday party and EVERYONE is invited!Where is the party, you ask?Habana Vieja ...
