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Walk Tall, Cuba
on Apr 19, 2009 in Other Add new tag Walk Tall, Cuba by Marjorie Pravden Cuba, oh Cuba. Pearl of the Caribbean, my Sibling in the Sea. You are at a crossroads, on the brink of either monumental or cataclysmic change in your land. And you must walk tall. While I say, “We look for...
Artistic Pearls of the Caribbean
on Jul 27, 2008 in Announcements ANNOUNCING … Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art is now featured in the July issue of SPACES, a slick Space Coast style and design magazine . The article, “Artistic Pearls of the Caribbean” is nine pages of beautiful photos of Cuban...
The Real Mojito
on Jul 16, 2008 in Other Dr. Victor Bruno a professor at the University of Havana was here on university business a few years ago, visiting my dear friend, Dr. Marcelo Alonso, when it was decided to have a party. I volunteered to make the mojitos (móe-hee-toes) but Dr.
Dinner at the Garcia’s
on Jul 12, 2008 in Adventures in Cuba Eduardo and Orlando’s mother, Nena, insists I come for dinner at the Garcia’s, every time I’m in town. Hugs and Kisses, then knee to knee in the tiny, tidy living room on the 2nd floor of a Havana walkup. News is shared that mak...
Angels in Havana - Hauntingly beautiful
on Jul 8, 2008 in Art Work Hooray! Our new “Art Photos” page is up on the website for your enjoyment and collection. http://www.cubagalleryflorida.com/cuban-art-photos Angeles de la Habana is a 20-image series which recreates the magic of the architecture, the...
The Garbage Can Situation
on Jun 9, 2008 in Artists My interpreter, José tells lots of stories about life in Cuba, sometimes moving to the edge of laughter and tears at the same time. Last week, pointing out a cannabalised trash can, he said, ”Ask anybody in Havana who takes their garba...