In the spirit of this week’s San Isidro festivities, I thought I’d go ahead and repost this goofy post I wrote last year… Summer, Sun, and Saints!! May has to be the best month in Spain, especially in Madrid. Everything … Continue reading
First: Thank you I have to say that I’m so very appreciative of all the guiri and non-guiri support that the Guiri Run has received over the last few days. Thank you all so very much. It’s really something special … Continue reading
What happened at the Boston Marathon has me heartbroken. Words can’t explain how I feel and I’m guessing that many of you are feeling the same way. So, why don’t we get together and do something? The Madrid Marathon is … Continue reading
There are few things more depressing than a rainy Semana Santa in Spain. Months and months of preparation literally down the drain. From the tears of the small children and disappointed monaguillos to the crestfallen costaleros, rain on this holiest … Continue reading
“I am a costalero for Her … for Her, because I love Her.” As the Iberian Peninsula continues to suffocate from a never- ending mix of a smothering economic crisis rife with political scandals and graft accusations within the royal … Continue reading
Well, well, what do you know? Although certainly not known for being one of the major carnival cities, Madrid actually throws quite the raucous celebration this time of year. Packed with family friendly activities, a frolicky parade, whimsical chirigotas and … Continue reading
Recently, two very subtle things happened to me in one day. First as I was walking down the stairs to leave my building, I saw my old grump of a neighbor. To refresh your memory, this is the lady who … Continue reading
I don’t want to be accused of being a grouch or anything, but I’ve found myself welcoming this year’s Christmas season with a very unmerry ax to grind. Since I have been living in Madrid there has been one very … Continue reading
Even for someone like me, who has high levels of rabid-like positivity flowing through her veins, its surprisingly easy to let a little bitterness slip into the old expat life tubes once in a while. In fact, some days, I … Continue reading
So, I’m not sure if anyone actually heard me say, “that’s fucked up” when I approached the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute, but to be honest, that was my initial unbridled reaction. However, to my credit, the building really is just … Continue reading
