Category Archives: Cuban habits
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
Curda y Muela
Ah, el fin de semana is fast approaching us again and after an extensive work week I’m ready for a drink. A cojer curda! Now before you run off thinking … 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
Calabaza, calabaza…
En esta locura de mi casa, it’s hard to get much work or studying done. If you think your Cuban house is loud, pay me a visit someday, you’ll see … 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
Cafecito
The gurgling sound from the cafetera brings me back to present time. I had spaced out somewhere between the sugar and the water and now se me paso el café. … 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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