“This house has a way of making you face down your demons,” she said. There was no sarcasm, no jest. The warning spoke of experience. It was almost soft in acknowledgement of the difficulty it brings. The house to face down demons. The house, a masked warrior perched among oceans and fields and mountains that … Continue reading
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Month Seven
I kept waiting and hoping I’d find something more profound to write about what I’ve learned in month seven than what I’m about to write. Truth is, the most blaring and reoccurring reality that has come to my attention in the last few weeks is that I am a better person when I am consistently … Continue reading
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Month Five
Life is different. I’m settling in. I’ve realized I do not have to maintain temporary. I can build, I can grow. I can meet and enjoy and ponder and develop. I am not in a holding pattern, governed by the timeline of limited purpose. Because often- so often- feeble expectations gravely underestimate waiting realities. Perspective … Continue reading
Friday Fun, Week 6
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Me and the city… Continue reading
Sevilla
So I visited Sevilla. Did I forget to mention that? I thought I might have. It was lovely, and so unbelievably different than life here in Madrid. The people, the atmosphere, the clothes, the children all declared their particularities. I think I may have gotten a false impression of what it’s truly like in as … Continue reading
Friday Fun, Week 5
Cartier Exhibit
I did the ultimate girly thing with my free day…. I went to the Cartier exhibit at the ever lovely Thyssen Museum. I know, I know, but seriously, wouldn’t you? I mean, it’s Cartier. I selected my admission time and bought my ticket the day before as the exhibit is pretty popular. I recommend doing … Continue reading
A Furious Spain
My weekend, while good, passed against a backdrop of livid citizens. After El Pais broke a massive story that implicated Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, and a number of the government’s top posts in a corruption scandal, already fed up voters took to the streets with a purpose I’ve not yet seen. Here’s the backstory: … Continue reading
A City in Colour 