A Scary Thought

I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba. I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it. — Raul Castro, President of Cuba … [Read more...]

Rum, Cigars and the Arts

A trip to Havana would be incomplete without indulging the liver and the senses. Cuban rum is integral to the palate and it is served generously at every meal. They mix it with everything, and anything, and it pairs nicely with the cigars that have … [Read more...]

The Elephant in the Room

Embargo — noun: legal prohibition or restriction of trade. The dictionary does not tell the whole story. It does not tell how an embargo can cripple nations and stunt their growth.  The US embargo did little to affect the leaders of the Cuban … [Read more...]

Dear Cuban People

Dear Cuban People: This is the Cuban Government. Please be advised that everything in this country belongs to us. We will provide you with free education, free medical care and a ration of age appropriate food to allow you to survive. In addition, … [Read more...]