tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post715185159158559802..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Sunday Mornings: Coffee, Reflections and MusicA Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-25438251325117205142010-02-09T19:53:12.319+00:002010-02-09T19:53:12.319+00:00I loved this post. Because you have the insight to...I loved this post. Because you have the insight to consider the issues of childhood and parenthood, your children are lucky to have you for a father, Mr. Cuban.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-90087482072926886752010-02-09T19:46:54.031+00:002010-02-09T19:46:54.031+00:00I was watching my 16-year-old play basketball last...I was watching my 16-year-old play basketball last week, thinking I wish I had had that experience--where when you make a bad pass you can't stand there dwelling on it; you have to go get the ball back. <br /><br />As your post shows, there's a lot we can learn from sports.cynthia newberry martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088261237123157140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-33556402291303251492010-02-09T15:29:51.319+00:002010-02-09T15:29:51.319+00:00Thanks a lot for your lovely comments.
Greetings ...Thanks a lot for your lovely comments.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-66209788618576250812010-02-09T15:07:53.156+00:002010-02-09T15:07:53.156+00:00We just can't help but protect our children, a...We just can't help but protect our children, after all yours, mine are the highest degree of our species..it's in us!<br /> That daring act of altruism as a kid put you on the path of forever fighting for the underdog..not such a bad way to go, after all...Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-30298065108574315872010-02-09T05:50:46.182+00:002010-02-09T05:50:46.182+00:00Hey,
Mr. cuban
Thanks for the support..it ws a li...Hey,<br />Mr. cuban<br /><br />Thanks for the support..it ws a little difficult for me to write done that bit...<br />To be a kid once again..<br />and realise that for parents all of us remain kids forever...<br /><br />regards,<br />wandererwandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17586404593878583897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-51215186571543469962010-02-09T01:36:20.065+00:002010-02-09T01:36:20.065+00:00It's wonderful that you were that "big&qu...It's wonderful that you were that "big" when you were that little. Truly rare. <br /><br />I haven't experienced the parent competitive feelings yet, b/c my guys are too little. Thansk for the heads up that it's coming. If you feel that way, no doubt everyone does. It's probably one of those things that looks so shallow and avoidable until it happens to you, like the biological panic response we ladies get when our baby cries.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634638112433848876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-74709718651806781932010-02-09T00:40:13.744+00:002010-02-09T00:40:13.744+00:00Oh, Cuban, I have to admit... at first I was think...Oh, Cuban, I have to admit... at first I was thinking, "I can't believe he's tooting his horn." Ha ha ha... but really. That was cute to remember such a moment when you were so young. What was also endearing, though, was the fact that you're not afraid to be honest about the person you are... a fang-bearing father, indeed! Though, I'm sure, they're just rubber fangs. After all, if they were real, you wouldn't have shared this lovely story with us, now, would you?<br /><br />I enjoyed this post, Cuban. I enjoy all of your posts. But when I get to enter a little bit of your world by reading such a personal piece, I feel like I know you a little bit better. Thank you for sharing this.<br /><br />NevineNevine Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794887684860140819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-86021868573297354312010-02-08T23:59:50.763+00:002010-02-08T23:59:50.763+00:00I can see you so clearly, that young you, making t...I can see you so clearly, that young you, making that decision.....Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-45465626349410272322010-02-08T23:06:24.911+00:002010-02-08T23:06:24.911+00:00A lovely, touching story, and not just because of ...A lovely, touching story, and not just because of the wisdom it imparts, but also because it allows us into your family's circle and into your life as a young man. I feel privileged to have been allowed to catch a glimpse. Thank you for letting us to be present.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-47874906569434572562010-02-08T14:37:55.997+00:002010-02-08T14:37:55.997+00:00I coached my daughter's soccer team...a team o...I coached my daughter's soccer team...a team of 5 year olds. It was an incredible experience especially since I know nothing about soccer but had a wonderful man who played soccer his whole life as my assistant coach. The saddest thing was listening to the parents on both sides...I almost got myself ejected because I would tell parents to shut up if they had nothing encouraging to say. Winning when you have worked hard is a wonderful experience but losing and having parents ridicule their kids and other kids was more than I could take. I must have done something right because almost every parent wanted me to coach their kid the next year and my wonderful assistant called me to think about it. <br /><br />Sometimes the lessons our kids learn is the one we probably wish they never had to learn. Winning and losing are not the culprits, as you say that is life. I loved your story...what a lesson to have learned at such a young age.Happy Hour...Somewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006873159933226231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-45961499373307702762010-02-08T12:08:46.118+00:002010-02-08T12:08:46.118+00:00Many thanks for your wonderful comments.
Greeting...Many thanks for your wonderful comments.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-5616572737922803142010-02-08T11:05:53.129+00:002010-02-08T11:05:53.129+00:00I've never been one for sports days, my own or...I've never been one for sports days, my own or those of my children. <br /><br />I admire your altruism here and your story. <br /><br />I wonder whether it's different when you're one of the ungainly ones, the ones who get chosen last for the team, the ones who are considered to be losers. <br /><br />Competition is good when it comes from within but I suspect the dreadful pressure from parents who want their kids to do well in order to bolster their own lack of confidence can be crippling for kids. <br /><br />It's tough.<br /><br />Thanks for your post. It stirs up powerful feelings.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-7099582583379997282010-02-08T10:00:23.980+00:002010-02-08T10:00:23.980+00:00Buenos dias.
Maybe we are all raising for prizefi...Buenos dias.<br /><br />Maybe we are all raising for prizefighters, we just don't realise it or do not want to admit it.<br /><br />Beautiful post. I love childhood stories.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-34661043023843544542010-02-08T07:10:58.652+00:002010-02-08T07:10:58.652+00:00The story of your altruism at such a young age was...The story of your altruism at such a young age was a beautiful one -- all we parents should hope to have our children demonstrate such strength of character. But the second part of your post was rollicking fun -- I have always been a woman who hates sports yet I find myself freaking out inside at all the sporting events of my sons, thrilled when they win, even more thrilled when they do something good, bummed when they lose, suspicious of other children on the winning team when my son is on the losing team, etc. I don't have any idea WHY other than that we're all nuts!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-37801202059101812232010-02-08T06:03:14.140+00:002010-02-08T06:03:14.140+00:00this is a very common thing, as you say, you are n...this is a very common thing, as you say, you are not the only one. i think its a collision of instinct and society really. ya know i listened to the radio today and thought of you. they are cubans in scotland who blend the two traditions of music together; band is called Salsa Celtica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-50326859536873600812010-02-07T23:39:19.682+00:002010-02-07T23:39:19.682+00:00Hm, well yes, not too sure about that.
Were you a ...Hm, well yes, not too sure about that.<br />Were you a bit too good to be true? Sacrificing yourself for the sake of your buddy? They write poems about that sort of thing.<br /><br />As for the pushy parent bit, so long as you don't go round praising your kids endlessly and boringly in conversations with non-family, a bit of encouragement from the stand is okay.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-9062683818946842492010-02-07T22:14:18.059+00:002010-02-07T22:14:18.059+00:00What a sweet little guy you were!What a sweet little guy you were!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-91302497467810702332010-02-07T19:21:15.610+00:002010-02-07T19:21:15.610+00:00Qué linda historia... ay, a ver si tenemos nosotro...Qué linda historia... ay, a ver si tenemos nosotros niños un día!Susanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082863914748678607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-23245352075019230212010-02-07T17:41:56.438+00:002010-02-07T17:41:56.438+00:00Beautiful post. It's the "I want the best...Beautiful post. It's the "I want the best for my children" feeling and Human nature that brings out the competitiveness in all of us.<br />Have a good weekElisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985918720281634986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-85696616654862568392010-02-07T14:51:36.228+00:002010-02-07T14:51:36.228+00:00We learn from our childhood, to give our kids a be...We learn from our childhood, to give our kids a better life and yet our very human nature sometime overrides our good sense eventhough it is still in the name of 'wanting the best for our child'. I can certainly relate to that the sports day issue.<br /><br />It is a rare deed indeed to find altruism in a 8-9 year old child.. very thoughtful.<br /><br />Have a good week ahead.<br /><br />BMA Mother Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061214919572800420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-13142589026030193492010-02-07T13:48:34.797+00:002010-02-07T13:48:34.797+00:00what a precious post!
My friend Joe, the Cuban Tho...what a precious post!<br />My friend Joe, the Cuban Thoroughbred trainer, said that he tried to teach his son that the game was all that mattered, not winning, "Let's go get an ice cream." (He'd never had anyone to root for him,) At his funeral, his son said how proud his father was when his baseball team made the championships, how much it mattered to him, and thanked his father for standing behind him when he went into the service, since hardly anyone else did. (It pained Joe terribly that his son was putting himself at risk.) <br />Thank you.melissashookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398008713376655570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-67233613256717865102010-02-07T12:13:11.653+00:002010-02-07T12:13:11.653+00:00That's lovely :)
I was never good enough at s...That's lovely :)<br /><br />I was never good enough at sports for sports day to make any difference to my life - I only cared whether it rained.Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-52228408652063171272010-02-07T11:10:16.087+00:002010-02-07T11:10:16.087+00:00It is a very sweet story, you were such a good boy...It is a very sweet story, you were such a good boy..Sahildeki Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260671662786562610noreply@blogger.com