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 …

Havana w/UMD 2024

“Havana’s Art & Culture: The intersection of architecture, planning, preservation and economics” Questions or comments? email me: Reemberto[at]Gmail[dot]com Reflection on the University of Maryland study abroad course conducted in early January 2024, coordinated by Reemberto Rodriguez and Dr. Gerrit Knaap; and delivered with the assistance of Cuban professors expert in each discipline. As a Cuban …