A naked turkey please
So, I decided to make a thanksgiving meal for the first time in 25 years. I decided to thank the teachers I work with and see if I can somehow play the Macy’s NY parade on U-Tube to show them what we watch. At first, I thought no it’s too much work as I have […]
Adult Juice Boxes
I have a headache and I want my siesta. In fact, I want two. You’ll be transformed in Spain they said. Today was one of those days and not in a good way. I have three new teachers and one regular from last year. The youngest kids all remember me and scream my name from […]
Desk Diagnosers
Well, I saw my 3rd rheumatologist a few days ago. Why? Because I gave up on the other two. As yall know I have Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s. Both need to be followed regularly and since arriving in Spain Ive had more and more pain despite being pain-free for the last 15 years. Little did […]
Tipi doesn’t rhyme with Pee Pee
Well, I’m unsure where to start as it’s been a few weeks since I posted. I got back from a Southern Portugal road trip of 10 days with Jorge a couple of weeks ago. We took off and drove to Lagos on the southwest side of Portugal to look and see what is so beautiful […]
Where’s the beef?
Occasionally I really want a piece of steak, medium rare and juicy. Even some good ground beef to make spaghetti Bolognese would do if nothing else. I’m not a huge meat eater, but sometimes I just want some good, tasty beef. But I’m kind of stubborn. I keep trying and I live on hope for […]
If you can’t beat em, Join em.. or go deaf trying…
Living here this past year has been a challenge on so many levels. But I have to admit I’m enjoying this summer month-long fiesta-thon going on all day and all night here in what seems like the pyrotechnic capitol of Spain. I say that as I’m in the Valencia region where I’ve been told they […]
You will lose weight in Spain they said..
Well it’s 5am here and the people are still out partying in the street below my apartment. I’m awake as usual from the raucous so might as well type about food. I’m hungry. I’ve traveled all over Spain and eaten a lot. Too much, my stomach tells me. But even when I’m not hungry I’ll […]
Doc in a Box
I’m taking another stab at healthcare here, no pun intended. Well after complaining about the questionable care I received on multiple occasions here, I spoke with several Spaniards who carry private insurance in addition to their public health benefits. I was told to go to another health center; one that is very large and with […]
Facial? or an out of body experience?
Well, I had my first “exfoliation facial” at a small salon where the teachers had given me a gift certificate. It was in Spanish but it said “Exfoliante corporal Y facial e Hidration con massaje Y que podras disfrutar nuestras camas de aqua y floatacion” on the certificate. I read it to mean an exfoliation […]
A few funny things
I have driven all over Spain and it never ceases to amaze me how some signs and advertisements are a bit well, translated wrong. Or maybe not. I’m used to the commercials showing some nudity, and the blatant description of condom use on TV. None of it is a bad thing as every culture has […]