Cuba’s complexities: It IS complicated

Cuba’s complexities: It IS complicated Back from Havana after a few short days visit with my “Cuba mentor” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the priesthood of a friend, it is more evident than ever that Cuba’s reality(ies) is (are) in-your-face, yet excruciatingly challenging to wrap your head around. Problems are plentiful. Solutions are few …

Silver Spring Cuba Journey (2024)

NOTE: Picture directory follow this introductory thought-piece SILVER SPRING CUBA JOURNEY A journey experiencing the selective glory of Cuba’s checkered past, the real challenges of the precarious moment, and the uncertainties of the unknown future. December 2024 THOUGHT-PIECE: FIRST DRAFT – for latest draft visit Google Doc This time it felt different. It is easy …

2024 Memorial Day Caja China Pig – Berto’s 1st Communion and more

(Scroll to the bottom for playlists and visuals – pictures and video shorts) And so it came to be. A precious celebration of Berto’s 1st Communion – and more: Faith, family, and fun. Could not have asked for better weather. Could not have asked for a more authentic feeling of simple enjoyment,  grace-filled conversations, and …