Robert Bradley
Articles by Robert Bradley :
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Ducks on the pond in paradise
The hectic schedule of the last few weeks was beginning to weigh on me. I wanted a break, but since I still have deadlines to meet, I figured, what could… -
Windhorse Cafe closes it doors in El Centro but its spiritual nourishment continues
By Robert Bradley “Central to our understanding of the Buddhist tradition is that the foundation of an enlightened society rests on the richness of nutritious food, communication, and meditation,” said… -
Some expats go, some stay, some die
“It is an undeniable fact. Your heart will be broken, too.” This was how Jake introduced himself as he slumped against my table. It was a beautiful day; the cafe… -
Restoration of Cuenca’s San Blas church burnishes its splendor, reveals some startling surprises
By Robert Bradley The church of San Blas, which once defined the eastern limit of the city of Cuenca, has been restored to its rightful prominence and returned to the… -
Dreams like ripples on the Tomebamba
I bought a painting the other day. I did not know I was in the market for another one so soon, but I was. And I am all the better… -
A painful loss and feelings of vulnerability
Markku is stunned. He does not know what to do but check, again and again, a repetition that he knows will not bear fruit, but it is all he can… -
The doctor’s story
Dr. Gabriel Tenorio Velez will begin this day just as he did the day before — a routine that has remained unchanged for years and will, most likely, continue for… -
Painting pictures on a canvas of silence
A painter paints Pictures on canvas. A musician paints Pictures on silence. — Leopold Stokowski [...]Read More... -
Some reflections on strange questions and abhorrent comments
I received an email from a reader who had a question, a last-minute query before boarding the plane to visit Cuenca. I assumed it was a, “Just to put our… -
Reaching out to those who are alone
It is difficult for me to describe the moment. It was like being doused with hard rain while hurrying home before a building thunderstorm. Or, like the moment you realized… -
An endangered species: Cuenca artisan family struggles to maintain a family tradition
Several months ago I introduced you to the Machado family of artisan coppersmiths. I marveled at the intricate workmanship and technical proficiency of their craft and I gushed on and… -
Feeling the energy, telling the story
There are few conditions that scream with such volume or shrill insistence as being employed in the information media business. There are deadlines to meet and important stories that need… -
Contemplations on paper and ink, wood and water, over a cup of morning coffee
By Robert Bradley My favorite haunt, Casa Azul Galeria Cafe, reopened last week. What a relief! I love dropping in for early morning cafe con leche and greeting the day…