Faith, my friend, told me what it was like in Nicaragua, in 1978, on the first day of the revolution. Revolutionary partisans easily gained access to the only local radio station, for they already worked there. One morning, my friend turned on the radio and cheerful mariachi music lifted her spirits & filled her home. Her mother & older brothers & sisters were at work, so she was alone in the house.
All of a sudden, the music was interrupted by a very serious announcement.
Patriots who loved their country were ready to fight to the death to overthrow the corrupt Anastasia Somoza dictatorship. His own soldiers, at that very moment, were turning their coats against Somoza’s regime rather than fire on their own brothers & fathers & uncles.
All listeners within megahertz range of the station were asked to make music with anthing at hand to show their support & solidarity for these brave comrades & their cause.
One struggle, many fronts.
As she heard these momentous words, Faith shivered & tears sprang to her eyes.
The voice on the radio rang out, strong & confident. “Qualquier cosas! Tienes a mano todas las harrimientas que necessitas! La batteria de cocina!, los cacharros, una cuchara de madera!”
Anything. Anything at hand! Charred pots & pans– a wooden spoon!
Faith opened the kitchen cupboard & reached for a big cooking pot & a wooden spoon. Right there in her familiar kitchen, crying & praying, she drummed out a rhythm. & as she did so, from the neighboring houses all around her, she heard the strains of pots & pans music.
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By Roberta Lawrinsky
On October 11, 2026
This is a true story and I do not at all doubt that. It has the ring of a true, grass roots call to sweep out a corrupt regime and install accountable, honest leadership.
I compare this revolution to the effort of the rank and file who vote the Democrat ticket to win a bloodless revolution by contributing money to the campaigns of Democrats in Texas, California, Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. I’m astounded by the number of people I talk with who are deeply appalled by the present Republican administration, yet they wouldn’t think of donating money so that Democrats will win in November!
To me, donating money, even a few dollars, to Act Blue or Gavin Newsom, is like the young woman in my narrative who showed support by banging on a pot in rhythm and heard the same kitchen cabinet music coming from her neighbors’ houses and businesses.
Viva La Revolucion!
By Evalyn Baron
On October 11, 2026
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By Roberta Lawrinsky
On October 11, 2026
Thank you, my friend Evalyn Baron, intrepid and faithful reader of the little- known Creative Caffeine Blog. I can count on Evalyn to read every one of our published efforts, and this one especially, music of the revolution, is an eye-opening look at how one person, in concert with others, can make a contributution toward meaningful change.
Again, thank you, Evalyn!
By Evalyn Baron
On October 17, 2026
….reading these pieces by fellow CC-ers is pure pleasure….and who wouldn’t want to read your good stuff? i believe we write for many reasons, but one of them for sure is because we wish to be read….and in this world, no matter what, reading each other might help! So, write on, gifted woman, and let your heart sing….i shall continue to read you, with appreciation.
By Evalyn Baron
On October 21, 2026
Robert? Are you ok? Hope so….im worried that I have not received any writing from you this week yet., either in response to what I have sent you or a new piece of yours……..hope i do get a piece soon….
evalyn
By Larry Hendel
On November 8, 2026
Beautiful and unique moment of joy. Your piece crescendoes (is that a word?) perfectly from individual to collective, from exposition to revolutionary joy. Really nice