Isn't this a cool piece of art? Eric got it for me a couple of years ago and I just love it. That has always been my "mantra." (well, technically, I'm not really sure what a mantra is, but I know it's a form of self-talk, so just go with me on this one. =D) "I am Fearless."Okay. It's not really true. Or at least it wasn't. I ...
Cuban-American Life
I hope you enjoy my posts about my crazy and wonderful Cuban-American life.
20 – Gato Fino
Of course I'm superstitious. It's part of my Cuban DNA. I come by it honestly. As a Cuban baby I had the mandatory black azabaché (to ward off the Evil Eye, Envy, Illness, Bad Luck and Violence) pinned to my clothing before I was even able to open my eyes to the world.I still look at my watch and wince a little when we're at ...
It’s a jungle out there.
My friend, Nora, has a fabulous husband named Brian. He is a visionary, an adventurer, an explorer. Nora is a wise and witty woman. She is stylish and beautiful, thoughtful and intelligent. Together they are raising two amazing young men, Adrian and Ivan (who will henceforth be known as The Monkeys) here in this amazing house in the middle ...
Thank YOU.
This blog is officially one year old today.Believe it.Yes, of course I'm celebrating (any excuse to have chocolate =D).But I also want to take a moment to thank you guys.You know who you are.You visit faithfully and even leave comments occasionally. Some of you don't comment at all, but I'm always grateful that you stop by. Still another ...
What the hip chicks are saying.
I was nine years old when I became an aunt for the first time. It was because of the birth of the first grandchild (who was in California) that my parents made the decision to move from Miami to the Left Coast. My dad's reasoning was that if the bearded dictator couldn't keep our family apart, certainly a simple thing like Geography was ...
A shark by any other name . . . (is still a shark)
15th Street in Del Mar has a flat, sandy bottom and a rolling beach break perfect for surfers. That flat, sandy bottom is also a favorite of sand sharks, who seem to come out around sunset to feed. So here are Jonathan and Eric on The Great Sand-Shark Hunt. Eric reassures us that they are harmless and that it's just fun to spot the creatures as ...
Greetings from Del Mar (or Postcards from the Edge)
"Beautiful!Gorgeous! Wish you were here!" Love,Eric & Marta =D"Dudes,These are some righteous waves! The beach here is totally wicked! This place ROCKS!" Be excellent to each other,Jon >:-D"Hey people!How adorable is my new wetsuit? And . . . my pedicure totally matches my surfboard! How cool is ...
El Cocotaso – or how a blow to the head forever altered my identity
When I was born, my parents didn't name me immediately. Okay, I reason, I was the youngest of six and they were just a little tired and feeling uncreative. Could happen. But then, I argue, they had NINE WHOLE MONTHS to give this issue more than a passing thought. I'm not bitter, or anything. I just keep wondering, "what were they thinking??" I ...
Out of the comfort zone. . .
I was in Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend for a convention. (I'll explain why in another post) But I wanted to share a highlight of my weekend.I got to enjoy a concert by a . . . wait for it . . COUNTRY. MUSIC. GROUP. I know. Me. Country. Who knew?? It gets better. I. FELL. IN. LOVE. "Shut up. You did not." I swear. ...
At your service
My mom, Luz, is 93.She is moving slowly now because she loses her balance, but her mind is still amazingly clear. She has a sweet woman who keeps her company and takes care of her needs during the week. On weekends, my sisters and I take turns hosting her. She is here with us this weekend.That means that all my energy is going toward making ...
