Monthly Archives: November 2010

THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A WHITE DEER

Posted on November 25, 2010 by mermeladaen

According to the Small Larousse Illustrated Dictionary: A a deer is a ruminant mammal of the cervidae family equipped with shovel-shaped horns. In the Pocket Guide for Nature Lovers Jeanette Harris says: Deer 86-110 cm. height at the withers. Tail … Continue reading →

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A Path

Posted on November 22, 2010 by mermeladaen

In a society where people are cataloged, principally by the political and ideological profile, grouping an entire population into two groups — the good and the bad — it is very difficult to talk. From this primary classification, everyone who … Continue reading →

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Bonsai

Posted on November 20, 2010 by mermeladaen

Bonzai was the last and smallest cat in a litter of three born in the garage of the building. From his early days was surly, hiding from people, to the extreme of only eating his meals after you moved away. … Continue reading →

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An Odd Kind of Tribute to the Flag

Posted on November 18, 2010 by mermeladaen

A few months ago, amid a great fanfare of propaganda, the ashes of Emilia Teurbe Tolón were brought back and placed in a monument, built on land to the side of the main chapel in the Colombus cemetery, in the … Continue reading →

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Two Overused Words

Posted on November 15, 2010 by mermeladaen

In my country there are two words, which have been endlessly abused: Before and After. Before, is everything that happened up to January 1, 1959; After is everything that has happened since that date up to today. In Before, as … Continue reading →

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A Difficult Verb to Conjugate

Posted on November 12, 2010 by mermeladaen

In some of my posts I have written about the need for tolerance in order to face each day in our difficult present, and confront whatever the future holds for us. Anchored in dogmatic positions, without the willingness to accept differences, … Continue reading →

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To Be Thankful

Posted on November 11, 2010 by mermeladaen

When I read or hear the opinions of citizens who worked in radio, television or publicity before 1959, earning great salaries that allowed them to own their homes and cars, travel and live comfortably, railing against the hands that fed … Continue reading →

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Neither Shields Nor Swords

Posted on November 7, 2010 by mermeladaen

Often, in the name of a false defense of national identity and values, they have erected barriers that instead of protecting something what they have done is to isolate us and separate us from the rest of the world. In … Continue reading →

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Help For Whom?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by mermeladaen

I’ve always been aware that Support Groups for Solidarity with Cuba exist in different countries. Most are organized and staffed by the corresponding embassies and repeat the official propaganda, responding, like the legendary RCA dog, to the voice of their … Continue reading →

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The Misfortunes of Others

Posted on November 1, 2010 by mermeladaen

The son of a friend, living in Sweden for years, with a Swedish family, sends an email with interesting photos of people in times of natural disasters and other such. The photos are heartrending, but what prompted this post are … Continue reading →

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