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8 June 2026 I try to get these posts done by Sunday night before I go to bed. But I was exhausted last night. So, here we are on Monday. I hope you had a good week and weekend. My friend Francesco is here from Venice for one more week, as he continues improving his…
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31 May 2026 I have to say that this has been the worst week of my two-and-a-half years in Spain. And for the first time, I have asked myself if this is the country for me. I still believe it is. But that I have asked myself that question for the first time, tells you…
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24 May, 2026 My friend Francesco on Monday from Venice, Italy. Because my visa situation is so in-flux, I’m reluctant to travel outside of Spain right now. So, instead of going to Italy, Italy has come to me. Francesco had contacted me a couple weeks ago. He wants to move to Valencia, find a job…
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17 May 2024 It was a quiet week for me. On Wednesday, I met Richard and Steve (friends of my friends Jack and Greg in Denver), along with their brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Peggy for lunch. They are visiting Valencia and I was thrilled to share restaurant suggestions and get to know them. Thursday…
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10 May 2026 First to all the moms in the US, Happy Mother’s Day! For all the sacrifices our moms have made, for the lessons they have taught us, the values they have instilled in us, and the love they have given us, Happy Mother’s Day! Another strange week of, success, connection and conflict to…
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3 May, 2026 My friends Sarah and Greg left on Wednesday. It was a blast having them here. But they didn’t go until we had a chance to tour the City of Arts and Sciences and the aquarium. The aquarium, aka La Oceanografic, is the largest aquarium in Europe. It’s worth your time when you…
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26 April 2026 I’ve been enjoying my class on Integration into Spain and Valencia. I’m learning a lot about the E U, Spanish history, Spanish government, and a little of the Valenciano language. Meanwhile, I had lunch this week with my friend Rafael on Monday and my friend Travis on Tuesday. Travis and his husband…
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19 April 2026 Thank you to everyone who reached out after my post of last week. I’m so grateful for the love and support of my friends and loved ones. This past week was eventful. My friends Eric and Dan were here from Sunday to Wednesday. I first met Eric in 2001, when we started…
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13 April 2026 Because so many people have been so kind to both of us, I felt the need to make this week’s blog short and to the point. For a variety of personal reasons, I ended my relationship with Vicente this week. He’s a wonderful man and I will always wish him well. It’s…
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6 April 2026 I hope you enjoyed a meaningful Easter, Passover, or just delightful Spring weekend! Last week was quiet and a return to more routine. Spanish classes, choir practice, walking through the city. I think I’m going to like my new Spanish teacher. She really seems to have things well planned and organized. Choir…
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