Sant Jordi is a typical Catalan holiday. Also known as the Day of Books and Roses, it’s celebrated each year on 23 April. Sant Jordi (the man) is
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Holy Thursday, Golden Calves, and God-Shaped Holes
Last night I had dinner with Bob, a fan of my podcast. Bob’s a big Texan who flew tankers in Vietnam. You know, those huge airplanes that refuel
American Refugees – the US exodus to Spain continues
American Refugees. “They’re not coming in dribs and drabs, they’re coming in waves.” That’s a line I heard recently on a podcast. It was a real estate podcast,
Pedro Sánchez – Spain’s unpopular PM & his spat with Donald Trump
A couple of weeks ago I did a poll on Instagram. It was a simple question. Who would you rather punch in the face: Pedro Sánchez or Donald
Holy Week in Spain – 4 things to know about Semana Santa
Soon it’s going to be Holy Week in Madrid… (And everywhere else in Spain, incidentally.) Yes, Semana Santa in all its Spanish glory. From Palm Sunday on March
Sagrada Familia & the strange life (and afterlife) of Antoni Gaudí
I have a bit of a confession to make. I’ve lived in Barcelona for seven years. Almost eight. And I’ve never, in all that time, been to Sagrada
Saint Ignatius of Loyola – the life of Spain’s Spiritual Warrior
“Up to his twenty-sixth year the heart of Ignatius was enthralled by the vanities of the world.” So begins the autobiography of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, dictated by
Pork Politics – Spanish Ham, the Inquisition, and the Culture Wars
Spanish ham is in the news. And it’s probably not what you think. The other day, the Guardian (up in the UK) published an article. The long title:
Mass Migration Madness! Spain plans to legalize 500,000 immigrants
Nobody wants to have a civilized conversation about immigration. I mean seriously talk about the pros and cons. On side of the aisle, you’ve got people who can
Julio Iglesias, Greenland, and EU weakness – random thoughts #17
Hey y’all! I hope you’re having a good week. It’s been a while since I did one of these “random thoughts” articles, and there’s some interesting news these
