Author Archives: Lauren
The Domino Effect
As all Cubans know, or should know, dominos in the Cuban culture differs from that of the Dominican or even Puerto Rican game. Y porque? because Cubans play domino with … Continue reading
Pasame la Lata de IronBeer
Remember when Abuela would make you “un pan con bistec, con papitas” that would tear your gums apart and give you that nice healthy chunky behind. She would prepare your food … Continue reading
El Azabache
Cleaning in my household is always an experience, considering my mother will attack me with la escoba if I dare to dirty her floor that she cleaned with mistolin. Everytime … Continue reading
Abuela’s Favorite Word
What’s the one word your Abuela would say or add on to every insult about every person she was gossiping about or yelling at you because you were too loud … Continue reading
The Mystery of La Chancleta
First and foremost, “La Chancleta” needs to be removed from all Cuban mothers and grandmothers. This is a weapon not footwear for these women. How is it that one can … Continue reading
The Art of Cuban Time
In the lovely city of Miami and for the rest of the United States, there seems to be a system in which people follow and it’s called a schedule/time/clocks. If … Continue reading
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