Thank you for reminding us of the natural beauty that still exists on our planet. Your photos are inspired and awe-inspiring. 1000x Gracias.

The "like" on Santayana was done by my alterego Sonia Guerra desde your first intro of them. Son divino!! BB2U

My mother wasn't too traditional, so I doubt she put azabaches on us (which can explain a couple of things) however, I made sure my children and grandchildren all had their "Dios me Bendiga" gold pin con azabache. ::crossing myself & kissing thumb knuckle:: Loving these great giveaways; gracias y BB2U.

I like Cubamerican.

Forgot to add: P.S. Mom from Habana y padre from Oriente. BB, from Queens.

My parents came to the states in 1951 as teenagers and met in a NY highschool. My mother was a lover of all things Anglo/English and a super SciFi follower (♥ Benny Hill and Dr. Who) so it surprised us all that her last wish was to be cremated and her ashes thrown over the playas de Varadero. My aunt had to smuggle them in, but her wishes were carried out. I guess the beauty of the island and the happy memories never truly left her. BB2U

"Trust in the Lord with all your Heart" That song always brings tears to my eyes. Worry is the lack of trust in Him, but it's so hard to remember that isn't it? As a matter of fact, I was just worrying about something when I got to your post from the weekend showcase hop. Thank you for the reminder. I hummed the song and the tears washed the worry away. Proof there's no such thing as "chance" and no need to worry. BB2U

Happy Happy to you Jon- FELICIDADES!! P.S. Marta, you can always call them your babies- just not where they can hear you. ; ) BB2U

You know, I really should stop reading your posts in the morning, me dan hambre the rest of the day. Ok si, soy Cubana y that's normal- but your posts intensify it!! Y aguacates?!?! Mujer que envidia! We don't get anything that looks like those here, Up North in The South- que rico! From Sweetie and myself, Wiwichu a beri Meri Crisma y solamente bendiciones en el 2013. BB2U

Your giftguide? ESO!!! And that's also what I'd like to see on a charm- "ESO!!!" perhaps en un manito cerrado w/the thumb up? Cutisimo right? Giant Abrazos to you and your gorgeous family siempre- pero especialmente en 2013 que va ser ESPECTACULAR!! BB2U

I'm always so pleasantly surprised by your cleverness... no se porque, you'd think I'd be used to it by now. BB2U

The creative energy in our home is palpable. This is the part that makes me the happiest. And this is why your house is always "the coolest". BB2U

Coffee, tea, espresso, cappuccino? Yes please thank you. Bueno, tea- not so much. El olor de café reminds me of my mom with her endless cafécito, countless Starbucks raids and My Little One's killer espuma. Thank you for this giveaway, it'll be a great gift for My Little One when she goes off to finish college. wow. so much talk de café- cortadito anyone? BB2U

Great story! Apparently it's in our blood- or maybe la comida- porque hasta Babushka has had her resolviendo moments. At the end of this post ya veras good old fashioned Cuban ingenuity- it isn't just men. http://bohemianbabushka.blogspot.com/2012/09/50-hitting-it-out-of-park-continuation.html BB2U

Just reading your blog, thoroughly entranced como siempre, mentally congratulating all the winners when it happened. Se me abrieron los ojos mas grandes que dos platos; there was my name- y con CAFE!!! Marta, your posts usually make my day, but this one made my week! Gracias mujer for all the wonderful times you've given us, and please send gracias to the Gaviña family for sponsoring the coffee giveaway. BB2U

Which one of the coffees in this Holiday Collection (!) sounds the best to you? Caramel Spiced Rum- Caramelo, especia- verbo, sazonar, Ron Vamo mi gente, you can't get more Cuban than that!! ; ) Loving this series Marta- Congrats. BB2U

Ahora si que lo pusistes duro. Estoy entre la cafetera, la tasa de cafe y la ñ- sera como Sophie's Choice to make me pick. Another wonderful story- enjoying the collection. BB2U

Can not stand horror movies- pa' eso tengo la pesa. However, my 20 year old adores them, so yes, por favor, thank you, I'll gladly receive this in her name. ; ) BB2U

What do I enjoy the most about your blog? Mujer, why don't you ask a simple question like "What is my reason for being?" Oops, mi mala, in your case they kinda go together. ; ) Keep telling your stories Marta, they're the little bit of home many of us need and look forward to. BB2U

Here from the MOHTH Showcase. Glad to know BB's not the only one who understands how "inanimate" objects become a part of us, thus we name them. Unfortunately in this case Nora was not a welcomed part. Glad you decided to do to her what we should all do to annoying unwanted visitors; Smile & show them the way out. Abrazos of strength to you mujer- you've got yourself a new follower waiting for your return. BB2U

Habana Brand Clothing- again, i like i like. Also liked them on Feibu. BB2U

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67356926/espresso-ladies-ribbed-tank-top i like i like. BB2U

Happy Bday mujer! Hope your 57th is your best yet, and enjoy your chat w/the Obamas. BB2U

Oh si, por fa, mil thank yous! For my wonderful grandmother, La Tata. http://bohemianbabushka.blogspot.com/2011/09/la-tata.html This year she will be 90 years old and though we talk daily on the phone I'd love to send her something she can hold that will remind her how much I love and miss her. Wonderful idea- 1000x gracias. BB2U

Mujer! Somos Cubanas- we aaalllwwaayyysss have something to say. Unless we're eating... and that's only because our hands are busy! ; ) BB2U P.S. Your post proved my point and made me proud. What better "good" to write about than one's "ordinary life" ?