tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post7061110116297453542..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Summer Tale for an Autumn MorningA Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-29054358893122180952020-07-14T13:16:02.851+01:002020-07-14T13:16:02.851+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-78061049372729668312015-11-20T23:32:38.592+00:002015-11-20T23:32:38.592+00:00I'm really sorry to read that. I have met peop...I'm really sorry to read that. I have met people who have "come out the other way", i.e., survived this type of abuse and sadly their ordeal has left deep scars.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-24688330972827990662015-11-20T22:59:28.359+00:002015-11-20T22:59:28.359+00:00What a guy! It was YOUR birthday, and you gave US ...What a guy! It was YOUR birthday, and you gave US the present! It's a well-written and powerful story. Thanks for sharing it with us. And I hope you had a splendiferous birthday... with lots of cake and ice cream. :)<br /><br />Have a super weekend!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-62549933049508364782015-11-20T18:12:10.318+00:002015-11-20T18:12:10.318+00:00First let me say Happy Be-lated birthday. I also h...First let me say Happy Be-lated birthday. I also have a birthday in November. November 8.<br /><br />I really liked this description in the opening<br />This is not a story about shame but about its aftermath. The feelings it triggers. The scars it leaves behind.<br />I liked the way Gloria referred to her addictions as quirks, I really felt that it expressed her denial<br /><br />While I wasn't raped by a priest, I was molested by my father so this story was a difficult/emotional read for me. With my own father I can say he never admitted to his crimes and I do not believe he is capable of feeling guilt. When I ended the relationship he decided it was my husband's will though I had explained in detail why I made the decision which had nothing to do with my husband. When my mom confronted him he denied it out right. I was fortunate that my mom believed me and my husband believed me. Though I did not tell my mom until I was an adult and well after the fact. <br /><br />mindlovemisery Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157593291278155756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-62226894633911493882015-11-19T23:19:11.337+00:002015-11-19T23:19:11.337+00:00Hope you've been enjoying a lovely birthday se...Hope you've been enjoying a lovely birthday season!Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-47877795589536416012015-11-19T19:23:21.069+00:002015-11-19T19:23:21.069+00:00A belated happy birthday to you. I am glad I did n...A belated happy birthday to you. I am glad I did not miss this superb piece of writing. You have all of the emotions of both people very well expressed. I am very glad at the end of the story, she was able to take her husband's hand. I worried about his reaction. Well done.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-84918093413932333452015-11-19T15:43:41.279+00:002015-11-19T15:43:41.279+00:00A belated happy birthday! I'm pleased to see y...A belated happy birthday! I'm pleased to see you celebrating with creative enterprises. This is a powerful story of pain, betrayal and holding on. I liked how the sky reflected her emotional state. It is important to have stories of rape which don't blame the victim.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-23586831367394622662015-11-18T03:06:31.133+00:002015-11-18T03:06:31.133+00:00I realize I am a day late for the birthday wishes ...I realize I am a day late for the birthday wishes but I hope you had a great day. Thank you for sharing this story with us. I do not always like open endings but I must say that it fits your story well.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-53765149539642325842015-11-16T13:46:01.272+00:002015-11-16T13:46:01.272+00:00Happy Birthday, Cubano. Thank you for the gift of ...Happy Birthday, Cubano. Thank you for the gift of your story. I enjoyed it and especially liked the indeterminate ending for life is full of unresolved endings.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-43461592440555560222015-11-16T11:22:15.834+00:002015-11-16T11:22:15.834+00:00I felt the emotion running through the story and I...I felt the emotion running through the story and I boiled up thinking about 'that man'. It seems to me that many priests and so-called holy men the world over think they have a perfect right to rape and I am pleased they are now being brought to the public eye and justice. Well written piece, Cuban, congratulations.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-13520262359954593542015-11-16T10:59:48.031+00:002015-11-16T10:59:48.031+00:00I have to come back later to read it :)I have to come back later to read it :)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-17849350339821094042015-11-16T04:01:21.933+00:002015-11-16T04:01:21.933+00:00Happy birthday, brother, and many more. As a Catho...Happy birthday, brother, and many more. As a Catholic school survivor I found this story quite chilling. My heart goes out to all the victims.Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-84303718905603176172015-11-16T02:58:37.977+00:002015-11-16T02:58:37.977+00:00Thank You
ALOHA, Friend
ComfortSpiral
...Thank You<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />ALOHA, Friend<br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ComfortSpiral</a><br /> <br />(\__/)<br />(='.'=)<br />(")_('')Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-46695329338313914642015-11-16T01:44:48.656+00:002015-11-16T01:44:48.656+00:00I think the story is superbly written, CiL, as are...I think the story is superbly written, CiL, as are all things you write when you wish them to be .... meaning with a little extra thought, with a little extra time, with a little extra of yourself. There are some Catholic references and some British references with which I am not familiar, and therefore are lost on me, but otherwise the tale is clear and straightforward.<br /><br />I suppose I would label it a psychological thriller. Will she or will she not? She does seem to be more than a bit irrational to me, but I think she does nothing for two reasons: She would have slain the dragon way back when if that was her nature. And, I do not think the author of the story would allow her to do it because I do not think it is his nature.<br /><br />Will the ending be revealed in a sequel ?? Or does each reader have the final verdict ??<br /><br />Last but not least .... a very Happy Birthday, CiL. May the coming year be all you wish it to be ....<br />Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-86786873842176048902015-11-15T22:53:11.958+00:002015-11-15T22:53:11.958+00:00Good question. I did some research before writing ...Good question. I did some research before writing the story. Because the UK is primarily a Protestant country, Catholicism is allowed a little bit more of leeway. They are still ruled by the Vatican, though, and they still have a cardinal and they still have the same hardcore line on issues ranging from abortion to contraception but on the whole they have more autonomy than in Ireland, for instance. I spoke to one a colleague of mine who was raised a Catholic and still practices and she, unintentionally, of course, provided some of the information I used as background to the character's story.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-58432775319215290652015-11-15T18:39:17.316+00:002015-11-15T18:39:17.316+00:00Happy birthday.
A dark tale, and sadly a familiar ...Happy birthday.<br />A dark tale, and sadly a familiar tale to too many people.<br />Will she kill him? I don't know. It depends (I think) on how he reacts to her when they meet again.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-61388568199127310792015-11-15T17:57:25.397+00:002015-11-15T17:57:25.397+00:00A very poignant story, thank you so much for shari...A very poignant story, thank you so much for sharing. Happy birthday! :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-6081265864166504362015-11-15T17:11:43.115+00:002015-11-15T17:11:43.115+00:00Happy birthday!
Thanks for sharing your story wit...Happy birthday! <br />Thanks for sharing your story with us. I was struck with the subtle changes in the couple as the train and the story move along. I like those complimentary movements, as well as the way the back story unfolds.<br /><br />Just one question: do they study the bible assiduously in catholic homes in Britain? My catholic childhood in Italy was not with a bible, but with devotional acts, as in novenas, processions, confessions, praying, retreats. <br /><br />Anyway, great story.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-80083620034249963202015-11-15T16:55:55.970+00:002015-11-15T16:55:55.970+00:00Que tengas un feliz cumpleaños y muchos años por d...Que tengas un feliz cumpleaños y muchos años por delante para disfrutarlos.<br /><br />De lo malo uno siempre se avergüenza con lo cual si uno se puede bien conducir en la vida mejor.<br /><br />Un abrazo.<br /><br />PD Perú es uno de los países que tenía muchas ganas de visitar y la verdad que no me defraudó.Mari-Pi-Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661886117860375651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57970456695804616212015-11-15T14:58:29.540+00:002015-11-15T14:58:29.540+00:00Maybe just a little nick with the knife would be g...Maybe just a little nick with the knife would be good for payback then turn him in.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-83907153477751010552015-11-15T14:41:27.239+00:002015-11-15T14:41:27.239+00:00Nice by Karin Gustafson-- In case the weird link i...Nice by Karin Gustafson-- In case the weird link is too funky! Happy Birthday!!!Outlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698845661756444061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-72570642834841779492015-11-15T14:40:29.562+00:002015-11-15T14:40:29.562+00:00http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NE55A6M/ref=dp...http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NE55A6M/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1<br /><br /><br />Outlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698845661756444061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-13708485223951780942015-11-15T14:38:23.657+00:002015-11-15T14:38:23.657+00:00Hey Cubano-- such a powerful story that you tell v...Hey Cubano-- such a powerful story that you tell very well-- capturing the many layers of misunderstanding and grief and self-blame and loss of trust-- the interchanges between the husband and wife-- Her failure to understand his protective anger at first is very real and compelling and all is well written. The beginning gives a sense that this is in fact not such an unusual story, sadly, and yet also unique to this couple. You may find my novel, Nice, interesting. It is quite different of course-- involving a child as a child and the 1960's but an interesting relationship between brother and sister. I am on phone so will send link as a separate email. K. Outlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698845661756444061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-77054903886875065262015-11-15T13:51:36.062+00:002015-11-15T13:51:36.062+00:00Oh gosh - such a powerful story! Well done.
And h...Oh gosh - such a powerful story! Well done.<br /><br />And happy birthday tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-8968848694731738792015-11-15T12:39:57.903+00:002015-11-15T12:39:57.903+00:00Hi ACIL - I too would struggle with this sort of m...Hi ACIL - I too would struggle with this sort of memory. People are disgraceful and so unfair. Such a well written story bringing old school friends back into the memory bank, as too the ex husbands ... that knife could do a lot of damage. Bringing people to justice is better than killing someone and being sent to prison.<br /><br />Have a good birthday tomorrow ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com