Exhibit # 1: An Afternoon in Rome My first memory of being in the presence of someone with presence. I am 21 years old and hanging out in Rome. Like many first-time visitors to this intoxicating city, I am entranced by its history. It seems to seep out of the pores of every building I…
Where do you get your lunch? Mo, the proprietor of the sublime Sozo Sushi in Ft. Lauderdale, asks me as I pay for dinner. We run down the street to Doris’ Market, I answer. They have a $5.00 lunch special. Sandwich, chips, and a soda. Doris’ is your classic old Italian market, less than a…
I spent 9 days in Cuba last month. Many stories to tell. Yes, I engaged in some of the expected activities. Strolled through Havana Vieja, retracing Ernest Hemingway’s steps. Listened to infectious live music every day. Indulged in a slew of sumptuous meals prepared in the home-grown paladares, beacons of a nascent Cuban entrepreneurialism.
