CONTENT
1. HEADLINE FOR THE MONTH
2. ...IN OTHER NEWS (FAMILY & OTHERWISE)
3. PICTURE OF THE MONTH
4. NEW & UPDATED LINKS TO FAMILY PICS AND/OR KOOL CUBA STUFF
5. FAMILY TRIVIA QUESTIONS
6. PARTING THOUGHT
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HEADLINES FOR THE MONTH

***NEWS FLASH!***
ATLANTA OUT OF GAS!!!
Oh, oh... is that Jose Miguel there at the
end of the line?... Or is it Linito?
Well, it may well be both! 
Atlanta, that bastion of the great
American suburbs seems to be unable
to figure out how to adjust to the
new world of gas price fluctuation.
[Not to worry familia: I hear that the
Socialist State of Maryland may be sending
you some of our excess gas... Being so
close to DC, we have lots of gas! :-) ]

BASEBALL'S REGULAR SEASON IS NEARLY OVER!
Remember when you made your predictions on our web-site at the beginning of the season? We'll reveal the winner in next month's e-mailer... One thing for sure: NO ONE predicted the Rays would win their Division!... Though some did predict that the Nationals would lose 100 games :-(  ... And how about them Braves and Marlins? - Oh well, there's always next year...

AND EVEN MORE BABIES ON THE WAY!
Last month, Roli and Jackie announced they are pregnant... This month? Lino & Suzette!... Double the pleasure for the Atlanta Klan!

A DAY AT THE NATIONAL ZOO
The National Zoo is in Rock Creek Park, which happens to have a wonderful hiking trail.  It is very easy to park-and-hike to the free zoo!... We did just that recently and found it impossible not to take a few pictures of the beautiful creatures found at the zoo!  See HERE

CARMIN & PACO TO CELEBRATE THEIR 50th
WOW! Incredible!  What a lovely story of the perfect couple; one that never fights; is so always sweet and understanding; and always are quiet; and never like to play or party... Well, they will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary early November!

CARMEN YOLI HITS THE BIG TIMES!
She has an article at the Orlando Sentinel HERE

AND, ALMA FLOR GETS HER DUE!
She was honored at the annual CABE Gala Benefit Dinner with a Lifetime Achievement Award... "A noted author and a visionary leader dedicated to advocacy for language minority students, their families and teachers, Alma Flor Ada obtained a Ph.D. in Peru and did post doctoral work as a scholar of the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard.  Author of over 200 children's books as well as educational books and adult novels, her books have received multiple awards and international recognition.  As a professor at the University of San Francisco Alma Flor has mentored numerous educators who now continue her vision of education for social justice, equality and peace."  Check out Del Sol Books HERE


...IN OTHER NEWS (FAMILY & OTHERWISE):

What a sad month, in so many ways... It was truly painful to see Cuba hit over and over with the hurricanes... Obviously, for those living in the 'country of Miami' all of this is 24/7; but for those of us further away, do know that our prayers are TOTALLY with the folks in the 'islita'.

Beba celebrated her 81st Birthday in Atlanta September 13th...
Is this a happy family or what? :-)
























PICTURE OF THE MONTH:










NEW & UPDATED LINKS TO FAMILY PICS AND/OR KOOL CUBA STUFF:

Aunque varios sabemos que este "site" existe, puede ser otros no...
?Has visitado el 'site' de Camaguey?  AQUI

Cincy y Ron mandaron fotos de Luke... El 'update' esta AQUI

...y empezamos una nueva pagina con Lucia Isabella Poviones AQUI!


FAMILY TRIVIA QUESTIONS:

A two-fer this month!

Q: Where did Geraldina (la vieja!) go to post-secondary education?  For how long? And, where did she stay - and with whom?

Q: How did Lino burn himself? - And what does Alicia Ortega have to do with it?


PARTING THOUGHT:

Jesus was a community organizer; Pilate was a governor.

Community organizers put stock in people, not companies - and that is why communities will never go bankrupt!


Given this great political season we are in, it is only fitting to ask the question:
If certain cartoon characters were running for office, which team would you vote for?
(NOTE: Any resemblance to any actual living of dead (or nearly dead) real political figure is purely on purpose.)
Vote below for fun, and vote November 4th for real!
The "D" ticket ("D" for dummy & dunce)
The "R" ticket ("R" for retro and repo)
HUEY
from Boomdocks
GOOFY
from Disney
GRAMPA
from The Simpsons
LUCY
from Peanuts
VOTE HERE!


Your comments?
A Cuban Crocodile at the National Zoo...

And the inscription reads:

"Habitat loss has restricted this crocodile to one swamp in Cuba.  And the situation is getting worse.  Human-altered habitat has enabled the American crocodile to expand its range, move in and interbreed with Cuban crocs."


I can see Russia from my house!
CHANGE!
(or else!)

CHAGNE
DUH...
FIGHT FIGHT! DRILL!
DRILL!
Huey & Goofy
Grampa & Lucy