There are two things native to Puerto Rico: rum and coffee. That’s all I need. On my first night there I found a bartender who can make a daiquiri. Ah yes, the elusive daiquiri. It cost 11 dollars, but he used Barrilito rum which is only made in Puerto Rico. The rum is aged in brandy barrels.
He is showing me his brand new tattoo of a Reinita (little queen). It was his great-grandmother’s favorite bird, and it is also the official bird of Puerto Rico.
But, Seriously Since we live just down the road (I-10) from the Big Easy, we come here often. Maureen is being arrested for loitering. Jackson Square in the summertime. Jackson Square in the wintertime. And Read more…
NASA is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Houston, Texas. NASA scientists recently sent pictures of naked humans into space. I am not too keen on enticing aliens; if they would be enticed. The Read more…
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios Did you know that Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers? And that they’ve been known to sing a song or two (yes, they do) Lord, they get me off so much. Read more…
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Rico · January 10, 2022 at 7:02 pm
Having grown up in San Juan I can attest to the unreliable electrical service. More than once did my poor family have to throw out a full wild boar carcass that we had stored in our freezer due to these failures. My hard-working father, Manuel, would then have to venture back into the jungle for another of these delicious beasts. (They make a fine sausage.) He could not afford to buy more boar on a cobbler’s wage.
Complaints, or requests for compensation from local government for our losses were always met the response, “No refunds for those from East San Juan.”
Great Blog!
Rico
Moe · January 10, 2022 at 11:42 pm
Thank you for that interesting story, Rico. Wild boars have always been one of my favorite topics of conversation. However, I’m not sure what you mean by “those from East San Juan” unless it’s what I think you mean. If that’s the case, we’ll leave it for another blog.