The Crust that Binds
How manifold are the tongues that proclaim the delights of the humble, golden crust? In Haiti, it is revered as Graten; in Cuba, Cocolón; in Spain, Socarrat; in Puerto Rico,…
From Ginen to Betasyon
Rarely does the Haitian spirit incline toward the rugged creed of individualism; rather, it finds its essence in the bonds of communal life. ‘Apre Bondye se latè’—after God, the earth…
Plus ça Change…
And: Nolan’s Selina Kyle: “There’s a storm coming, Mr. Wayne. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, ‘cause when it hits, you’re all gonna wonder how you ever…
The Cruel Theater of Ruin
The venerable proverbs of the Haitian people, distilled from the traits and triumphs of untold generations, have never forsaken me in those decisive moments when the mot juste, like a…
Reflections on the Blank Page
Can the Haitian spirit subsist on mere words alone? Cast your minds back to the austere dominion of WordPerfect 5.1—a technological age when the labor of thought fell squarely upon…