Airplane

To Miami and back

So that’s it. My time in Miami has come to a close. I fly back to Melbourne today. Here are some observations and discoveries. Memory is a tricky thing. There are Latin foods that I missed while I was in Melbourne. As it turns out, my mom’s cooking is just as good as I remembered … Read more

Palm trees.

The best of Miami and Melbourne

I wish I could take the best of Miami and bring it to Melbourne and the best of Melbourne and bring it to Miami. From Miami Caribbean and Latin food Melbourne could use a few more people from the Caribbean and Central and South America. Then they could establish restaurants, and I wouldn’t miss Jamaican … Read more

Flying lessons

Here are some flying lessons based on my recent trip. It doesn’t matter how often I fly, the experience is always different and always a learning one. The protocols for checking in, going through security, and getting to the terminal and gate seem to change every day or, at least, every time I fly. Sometimes … Read more

Five carrots from the garden in Melbourne.

Things I do more in Melbourne

Life in Melbourne is different from life in Miami in many small ways. Here are a few things that I find myself doing more living here than I ever did before while living in Miami. Walking Aside from a sporadic evening exercise regime, the most walking I did in Miami was in the mall. Miami is … Read more

A vintage illustration of housewives happily cooking.

House training

I have not received much in the way of house training. There’s a popular image of American children that has never reflected my reality as a Cuban child. It’s the one where kids make their beds every morning, perform chores such as washing the dishes, taking out the rubbish, and mowing the lawn. Then they … Read more