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

TUESDAY JANUARY 20th WAS A GREAT DAY FOR AMERICA!
No, not because we inaugurated a new president, but because LINO ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ was born!... From Linito (via phone text message): Lino Antonio Rodriguez was born today (Tuesday, January 20th) at 32 weeks.  He weighed 4 lbs. 9 oz. and measured 17.5 inches.
[family link for those that may not know: Lino is Reemberto's godchild and nephew]

MORE BABIES ON THE WAY!
Cindy is pregnant!... Yes, Ron will be a dad again!!!... Expected delivery: Early summer.
[family link for those that may not know: Cindy is the daughter of Ibri, cousin of Reemberto]

LISSETTE & JASON SET OCT. 24 FOR THEIR WEDDING!
After a brief and short courtship, Lissette and Jason are getting married at the ATL!... God Bless them!
[family link for those that may not know: Lissette is Alina's daughter, Paco's niece. Paco is Reemberto's uncle, married to Carmin]

OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH:
   The Biosca family's loss of Luis Pierce at the young age of 16 on       January 11, 2009.
[family link for those that may not know: The Biosca family is related to the Agueros (Reemberto's maternal grandmother.)]

   The Amador/Sotolongo family for the untimely passing of Manny           Amador, December 31, 2008.
[family link for those that may not know: Manny was married to Reemberto's cousin, Yoyi, daughter of Nico and Teresa, in Miami]

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

REGARDING THAT OTHER EVENT ON 1/20/09
DISCLAIMER: The following statement can be construed to be political in nature and thus you may wish to skip it... Read at your own risk! 
If you want to see pictures of the Inauguration from our 'viewpoint' at the foothill of the Washington Monument at the National Mall, go HERE

ALSO:
Mario Sr., (Geraldina's dad) spent a few weeks here in DC with us... He cooked, listened to Radio Marti, kept us in touch with history and such, and then cooked some more (pata, caldo gallego, tamal en casuela, wow!)

PICTURES OF THE MONTH:












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

NEW CHE MOVIE OUT
You've probably heard that their is a new movie out about that killer, arrogant, racist homophobic, s.o.b. Che... Well, you may want to share these two links with anyone foolish enough to go see it:  HERE and HERE  May the truth shine through the clutter of b.s.


















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***POR FAVOR PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWLING  MESSAGE!***

THANKS TO MANY OF YOU OUR "KEY DATES" LINK IS NOW SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECTED.  PLEASE KEEP CHECKING IT OCCASSIONALLY TO MAKE SURE IT IS UP TO DATE!   Gracias.

HERE ARE A FEW STILL MISSING:
[  ] Nicolette's year of birth
[  ] Tomas Gonzalez's (& Noni's) year of birth
[  ] Abuela Carmita's year of birth
[  ] Wicho's year of birth
[  ] Yuliot Perez's year of birth
[  ] Feluco's year of passing
PLEASE E-MAIL ME THE CORRECTION!
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FAMILY TRIVIA QUESTIONS:

Q: What does the name "GERALDINA" mean?  What is its origin?

PARTING THOUGHT:

As the New Year begins, we all want to diet... Well, here is an 'oldie but goodie' CUBAN DIET >AQUI<

Have a lovely Valentine!
rr&gd
The proud parents!... (And yes, Baby is doing fine now.)
Who is in charge here?
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