Author: Edward Ortiz

Legend of the Flamboyant

Today, in our ongoing series of poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we feature his thirteenth poem, "Legend of the Flamboyant.” This will be the last poem from his "Young Love” series before moving on to his "Love Poems in Old Age." Before proceeding with the poem, I want to define some words found … Continue reading Legend of the Flamboyant →

Getting Old

Do you know when you are getting old? Well, it’s when you eat a hot dog and less than 24 hours later you find yourself in the operating room and without a gallbladder. The story started on Friday at noon. It was a beautiful day, so we decided to get the grill out and do … Continue reading Getting Old →

To the Colón Park of Aguadilla

Today, in our ongoing series of poems by Pedro (Pellín) Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we feature his twelfth poem, "To the Colón Park of Aguadilla," written in December 1947. I’m adding a picture of the park so you can get a sense of the place and imagine what the poet saw and experienced. Parque Colón … Continue reading To the Colón Park of Aguadilla →

Reflecting on Puerto Rico’s 72-Year Constitutional Legacy

Yesterday, the people of Puerto Rico commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, which technically is the controlling document of Puerto Rico. In reality, however, the United States Congress has constitutional powers over the island.1 Here is a brief history of the creation of this document: The United States … Continue reading Reflecting on Puerto Rico’s 72-Year Constitutional Legacy →