tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post487923176795468678..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.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-82735766974297664392020-07-14T12:19:18.486+01:002020-07-14T12:19:18.486+01:00My name is Mrs Aisha Usman, am a Citizen Of Singa...My name is Mrs Aisha Usman, am a Citizen Of Singapore. Have you been looking for a loan? Do you need an urgent personal loan or business loan?contact Dr. Mark Thomas FOIRM Ronnie Finance Ltd he help me with a loan of $85,000 some days ago after been scammed of $8,000 from a woman claiming to been a loan lender but i thank God today that i got my loan worth $85,000.Feel free to contact the company for a genuine financial service. Email: markthomasfinanceltd@gmail.com<br /><br />Whats-App no +919667837169<br />Dr. Mark Thomas<br /><br />LOAN APPLICATION DETAILS<br />Name:…………<br />Address…………<br />Loan Amount:……<br />Loan duration…<br />Monthly income…………<br />Nationality……<br />Country………<br />Occupation......<br />State…………<br />Zip/Code………<br />Gender…………<br />Age…………<br />Marital Status……………<br />Telephone………………<br /><br />FORM Ronnie Finance Ltd<br />Dr. Mark ThomasMr. Mark Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193114867258359713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-81676160060712123172012-12-12T19:03:17.739+00:002012-12-12T19:03:17.739+00:00Many thanks for your kind comments.
Greetings fro...Many thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-10761481367238386682012-12-12T18:33:51.459+00:002012-12-12T18:33:51.459+00:00Kids just don't go out as much anymore! The S...Kids just don't go out as much anymore! The Summer Kitchen girls lived on a farm...so there was always something "exciting" to do...we remember our cousins coming over from the big city & they were always so bored...nothing to do here ~ ha!! Presently I live across from a park...there are children over ~ most with their parents. I think that one problem is that parents don't want their kids out in places by themselves due to the kidnappings.....a thought! I know that I hated to leave my kids go by themselves...I'd rather them be out in our own backyard playing.<br />Enjoy the rest of your week!<br /><br />By the way...great Brubeck clip...one of my favorites!The Summer Kitchen Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705922236211577732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-87953889310847213942012-12-12T12:57:53.760+00:002012-12-12T12:57:53.760+00:00I hadn't given the subject much thought before...I hadn't given the subject much thought before reading this, but there has been a real decrease in play space for our children in recent years, hasn't there?<br />I suppose the authorities would argue that in this technological age most children prefer to be indoors playing computer games. But surely it would be much better if they were given more encouragement to play outside.<br />Then, of course, there is the big issue of health and safety...and so the argument goes on...Ygrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300519608303898969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-4563039271708349572012-12-11T15:49:00.493+00:002012-12-11T15:49:00.493+00:00Sadly, yes. And that loss is not restricted to chi...Sadly, yes. And that loss is not restricted to children ... I live in sunny SOuth Africa and get into the sun so rarely I was recently diagnosed with a "critical" VItamin D deficiency (partly because I'm vegetarian, but mainly because I don't have time to go out into the sun!) What a shocker that was ... living in SUNNY South Africa and short on the sunshine vitamin.<br /><br />How much worse must it be for the children who, like me, spend their lives in a technological age that has us gasping in wonder at the pictures of nature on our screens, and forgetting that the source of that beauty (and sun!) is ours to breathe and live in, if only we'd spend more time outdoors.<br /><br />Great post. Will tweet it!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-10740101779778083922012-12-11T09:53:08.246+00:002012-12-11T09:53:08.246+00:00You raise some pertinent isses: the decrease in av...You raise some pertinent isses: the decrease in available play space for one. And this extends beyond childhood. In my early teens - and even before I cycled everywhere, was touring by the time I was 14, either by myself, more often with a friend. I couldn't let a child of mine do that today, the roads and traffic being what they are. Health and safety , you are right, is another big issue. Health involves a modicum of danger in my view.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-14377883333218784752012-12-11T02:10:50.561+00:002012-12-11T02:10:50.561+00:00now that sounds like a beautiful day!now that sounds like a beautiful day!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-3315912594982130052012-12-10T20:29:35.625+00:002012-12-10T20:29:35.625+00:00Nice to do the PE in the park where they can play ...Nice to do the PE in the park where they can play with the tree bark haha and a relaxing Sunday is sure the way to be plus nice to get all jazzy.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-2484422187468839582012-12-10T18:30:12.846+00:002012-12-10T18:30:12.846+00:00I'm rolling on the floor at some of your repli...I'm rolling on the floor at some of your replies! :-) Or should that be ROTFLMAO! :-)<br /><br />It looks as if we could teach the younger generation a thing or two about leading an active lifestyle. Actually, I can't complain that much. Both my children are quite active, but I also know that if it weren't for me and my wife they would rather sit in front of the telly most of the time.<br /><br />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-57934081165427706942012-12-10T15:33:42.828+00:002012-12-10T15:33:42.828+00:00It is so true-children today are too sedentary-ele...It is so true-children today are too sedentary-electronic media has made it all too easy to just sit and park. The younger generations do not have the memories that we have of being so physically active. Which is good for the mind and the body. No wonder we have rampant depression and sleep disorders today!<br />Thought provoking post as usual!<br />And now (at age 58), I am off to go get ready for my once a week ballet class.Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358261311454047999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-25306796613436596352012-12-10T13:34:12.737+00:002012-12-10T13:34:12.737+00:00Hey Cuban!! You're singing my song, I've b...Hey Cuban!! You're singing my song, I've been complaining forever about how kids are inside too much and PE is all but eradicated in school Once a week? Yikes! And then they complain the kids can't sit still in class. The outdoors is where I spent most of my childhood, so happy to know you were out there with your kids:-) Excellent write-really enjoyed it! Wrote a Cuban family flavored poem today-enjoy! :-) Saravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289212188617046645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-33057978390546671702012-12-10T12:58:51.188+00:002012-12-10T12:58:51.188+00:00A very interesting post indeed. Ah, wouldn't ...A very interesting post indeed. Ah, wouldn't we all like to be children again and play on some of that delightful playground equipment that abounds. Luckily I have an excuse to 'play' on it sometime despite having left childhood long behind. I take my granddaughter and use her as a good excuse. Ha!! Have a good day.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-26316377143655921122012-12-10T05:59:25.143+00:002012-12-10T05:59:25.143+00:00very interesting article..i live in a rather small...very interesting article..i live in a rather small town with still lots of green spaces around (but funny enough, we had a concrete playground too..) and when we were kids, we spent all afternoon outside..things have changed a lot and in some cities it became dangerous to let the kids play outside on their own..sad..Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-65871624868491075412012-12-10T04:26:29.827+00:002012-12-10T04:26:29.827+00:00You're so right, of course. Seems strange that...You're so right, of course. Seems strange that schools don't use those parks more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-47928005781932331142012-12-10T03:29:51.903+00:002012-12-10T03:29:51.903+00:00great post I get my kids out to a park or in our g...great post I get my kids out to a park or in our garden daily I love playing outside with them chow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-91865673005447803512012-12-10T00:40:31.717+00:002012-12-10T00:40:31.717+00:00I love Led Zeppelin of course:)I love Led Zeppelin of course:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-43467583789535683932012-12-10T00:34:15.067+00:002012-12-10T00:34:15.067+00:00This is a lovely and nice post.
Make me think and ...This is a lovely and nice post.<br />Make me think and remember many things:)<br />Like CS I was my first 6 years in a catholic school with nuns:( and many time after I knew they were german so I understand many things sigh!<br />I think you grow and learned in a such lovely place, you really enjoyed.<br />We dont have ANY green not trees, nothing, only concrete, I can shut my eyes and remember all the place.<br />Anyway I go after to a public school that was amazing, I loved, nice teachers, I learned a lot and have a lovely Lybrary that I was many times, I love to smell books :) Really enjoyed. <br />Love the music, just lovely, GloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-29931670414111107682012-12-09T22:40:28.529+00:002012-12-09T22:40:28.529+00:00I'm delighted to report that my children's...I'm delighted to report that my children's primary school has a large tarmac play area, a very large grass area (undoubtedly a field once) and no end of high, dangerous things to climb on, swing on and generally injure yourself with, usually made the head teacher and various volunteer parents. I know we're very unusual, and I take my hat off to that Head who genuinely believes that risk-taking is part of children's growth. Of course, it's a small school (90-odd) and there has to be a general consensus, part historical and part cultural, I think, amongst the parents that this is OK.<br /><br />But you can understand teachers who fear (possibly unreasonably, but that does not make the fear less real) ramifications if things go wrong and the proper risk assessment was not performed. Hence the dearth of school trips for many pupils too. And yes, it is a great shame.<br /><br />Loved Brubeck, thank you.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-91708905796157303262012-12-09T21:22:49.687+00:002012-12-09T21:22:49.687+00:00ah thanks for the jazz...i think it would be reall...ah thanks for the jazz...i think it would be really cool to do PE in the park...the primary school i went to is still in existence...and luckily they still have a huge greenspace right behind it to play in...not many trees, except by the creek and we used to go there for science some times...i think the liability probably keeps them in...but i do think a park of education should be outside and not stuck in the room...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-33308702755336182062012-12-09T20:51:39.292+00:002012-12-09T20:51:39.292+00:00Here in Oz, all my schools from kindergarten up, h...Here in Oz, all my schools from kindergarten up, had a large, grassy play area. And play we did. And a short bike ride from home there was a lake I could (and did) swim in, and trees to climb.<br />In that aspect I had a very, very good childhood - and my time outside was completely unsupervised outside of school hours. Blessed.<br />And yes, Vale Dave Brubeck - a master.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-25702755954702133272012-12-09T20:41:13.572+00:002012-12-09T20:41:13.572+00:00Many thanks for your comment, CS Severe.
What a b...Many thanks for your comment, CS Severe.<br /><br />What a beautiful Sunday I've had so far. Woke up late and had a full English (minus the bacon and mushrooms). My children and I had a lovely conversation about Christmas and the presents they want to get their mum. Then, I did the ironing, as I usually do, in front of the telly. Caught up with Never Mind the Buzzcocks (it was great) and Have I Got News For You (just OK this time). And then, one of the highlights of my day: Led Zeppelin's 2010 concert Celebration Day. It was on the BBC iPlayer, so I watched the whole 60 minutes of it. After that I was in high spirits, so I went out for a run. And what a run it was! Halfway through it, part of the sky clouded over whilst the other half was still exhibiting the early dusk rainbow of purples, violets and light crimsons. Evenings like this make me glad I live in London. All of a sudden my run got even better. Coupled with the spectacle in fron of me, Boz Scaggs' Loan Me a Dime came on and for about a quarter of an hour I wasn't running, but flying.<br /><br />I hope you all have a great week.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-91675091747381313492012-12-09T19:46:04.900+00:002012-12-09T19:46:04.900+00:00Thanks for sharing. It was very lovely to read. I ...Thanks for sharing. It was very lovely to read. I remember attending a Catholic elementary school in the city that had a small area of concret for the playground and a little mound of grass. Hopelessly clumsy, I scraped my knees every week on that concrete. However, it was at that grammar school that I developed my love for writing and reading. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433372760860510949noreply@blogger.com