Christiansted harbor at dusk, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (2019) (Versión en castellano, abajo) Humans possess the unique ability … More
Tag: Recuerdos
All is dull when there is no contrast / Sin contrastes, todo es aburrido
For the unaware North American or European traveler who first arrives in the tropics, a pleasant surprise awaits. Against the reference background of northerner landscapes, the colors of the tropics do stand out boldly.
Going away, for now / Con la música a otra parte
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal…. A time to be born, and a time to die” . Eccleciastes.
A momentous decision / Una decisión crucial
Twenty years ago, we said: “no more” and so we left the homeland. Venezuela has not changed much since then, I am afraid. And now the country faces yet another set of problems.
Cincinnati Chili
After a night of bar hopping and some drinking action, a steamy plate of this chili brings you back to life. A tested hangover cure!
Pablo & Friends / Pablo y sus Amigos
“Nostalgia is a seductive liar” – George Ball.
In total awe and wonder / En admiración total
“Ocean, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man — who has no gills.”
― Ambrose Bierce.
Children of Aunts & Uncles / Hijos de Tías y Tíos
Family unity among my cousins continues, a sense of nostalgia keeps growing and the joking around does not stop. My cousins are a living example of “the more, the merrier”!
Timeless & Unconditional / Eterno e Incondicional
Motherly love does indeed last forever and motherly love is totally unconditional. I have seen this in countless occasions.
Savings Account Book / Libreta de Ahorro
A small action can go a long way. My grandpa taught me about savings and the power of delayed gratification.
