When I lived in New York City, only a block away from Central Park, I would stroll through Strawberry Fields, singing the iconic Beatles song. The area had been a favorite of John’s and his wife Yoko while John was still alive; often the two could be seen together walking arm-in-arm in the rustic tranquility […]
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. The decision spread through social media like wild fire. My own FB page burned with congratulatory messages. I responded to as many as I could. A few postings opposed the historical decision. Those I ignored. Except one. It came […]
To some, she was Rosaura, Nena, or Nenita. To me, she was my mother, my world. She was my first piano teacher, instilling in me a life-long passion for music. She was Mother Courage, defying Castro’s regime and committing the ultimate sacrifice: sending her children away so they would be safe from communism. She was […]
I posted the following review on Amazon and Goodreads. This is a book that deserves attention. “The Coconut Latitudes” by Rita M. Gardner is an emotional journey into the life of the author whose father moves the family to a small village in the Dominican Republic. Ms. Gardner, five at the time of the relocation, […]
After all the acts of violence we have witnessed in this country and abroad, I decided to dedicate my blog for the next two months to messages of love and gratitude. So, I asked my friend Carmen Teresa Zamora to write a tribute to her parents. Her message will put a smile to your face […]
Alan Gross was released today from a Cuban prison where he was held for five years. Gross, an employee of USAID (United States Agency of International Development) was accused by the Cuban government of espionage for bringing telecommunication devices into Cuba and sentenced to 15 years. According to Alan Gross himself, Pope Francis interceded between […]
It is my pleasure to feature Susan Bernhardt, friend and writing colleague. Congratulations, Susan, on your second book, Murder Under the Tree, which just came out. Your first, The Ginseng Conspiracy, received great attention and notices. I’m sure this one will too. Thank you, Lorenzo. I’m happy for the opportunity to be here. How long […]
Today it is my honor to have Kathy Pooler as a guest blogger. Her recently published memoir, “Ever Faithful to His Lead: my journey away from domestic abuse,” is receiving well-deserved accolades. Here, Kathy gives us a glimpse of her story, what led her to her “poor choices” in love and why she wrote her […]
Farewell to Donny Saying goodbye to a friend after an enjoyable evening of dinner and drinks leaves us with a smile. When we lose a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or pet, however, our goodbyes come laden with grief rather than joy. Why have I included a pet on the list? Because saying goodbye to a […]
Is music a form of spirituality? With the top of the convertible down, the “Flower Duet” from Lakme poured out from the car into the cool breeze of the South Beach evening. The soprano producing such vocal gymnastics was Joan Sutherland. The mezzo, Huguette Tourangeau. The duet reached a melodic height so luscious and liquid, […]
LORENZO PABLO MARTINEZ 