Florida Rising Chapter 26

Monica’s alarm woke her the same way she always transitioned into consciousness: violently, with a flurry of arms, legs, and sheets all fueled by panic.

Florida Rising Chapter 25

Florida Governor Rhonda Santos was 30,000 feet above Central Florida on a private jet, her hands gripping her head in disbelief.

Florida Rising Chapter 25

“ANTIFA!” yelled the Guardsman before emptying an entire magazine into the menacing shadow.

Florida Rising Chapter 23

Just one of Carlos’ two guest rooms was larger than Cynthia’s entire apartment. The bathroom was larger than her bedroom.

¡Dímelo!

Only in Miami Stories from The Miami Creation Myth

Miami Woman is Two Hours Late to Her Own Funeral

Miami Woman is Two Hours Late to Her Own Funeral

Castillo’s remains were dutifully poured into an urn (cremation was provided gratis by the manner of her death), the funeral arraignments made, and her friends and family informed of its location, date, and time. Tellingly, her chronographic habits affected her loved ones even after shedding her mortal coil.

It’s Time Millennials Killed Miami’s Political System

It’s Time Millennials Killed Miami’s Political System

About 20 years ago, Boomers and Gen Xers began eyeing my generation with a mix of confusion, exasperation, and more than a hint of panic. Simultaneously, those born between 1980 and 1994 took a solid look at how their elders generally did things and decided, “No thanks, we’ll pass.”

2020 Will End in June

2020 Will End in June

“Maaaaaan, fuck this year!” exclaimed Dr. Robert Elkridge, Ph.D., Director of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.

El mismo odioso refrán

El mismo odioso refrán

Ni sé si lo ven, si saben que están,
Cantando el mismo odioso refrán,
Their parents drowned out with a furious yell,
“Miami’s our home, and you go to hell!”

Miami Latinos’ Racism is the Height of Hypocrisy

Miami Latinos’ Racism is the Height of Hypocrisy

Spic. Janitor. Fidel. Drug dealer. Communist. Rafter. Affirmative action poser. Scarface. Boat rower. Lettuce picker. Lawn service. Shark food. Spot-stealer (of a deserving non-Hispanic White). These are some of the many insults hurled at me by White Cadets after leaving Miami to attend the United State Military Academy at West Point.