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
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Spain’s big year – 2025 in review
Well, Spain’s had a big year. And so have I, over here at the world headquarters of The Chorizo Chronicles blog and Spain to Go podcast. So let’s
Middle-aged wisdom and youthful delusion – thoughts on turning 43
The other day I had a disorienting experience. I opened up Spotify and saw that the Smashing Pumpkins had just released a 30th anniversary edition of Mellon Collie
Mr Chorizo’s Mailbag #1 – listener questions and feedback
The weirdest thing happened. I got my Spanish passport last week. That’s the topic of my most recent article, Becoming a Spanish Citizen. Afterwards, I went to the
Petty Crime, Blackout, and Squirt Guns (random thoughts #16)
Hey hey! Quick update from Barcelona. Last weekend I was with Morena, leaving the Sants train station. It was late afternoon. Broad daylight, in other words. We walked
Franco, the Golden Visa, and plans for 2025 – Random Thoughts #15
Hey everyone… Happy New Year! I’ve recently returned from a long trip to India, Malaysia and the UAE. It’s been quite an interesting few weeks – for now
Developing discipline – feasting, fasting and crushing your excuses
I’m turning 42 in a few days. These birthdays always give me a lot to think about. A couple of years ago, for example, when I was about
Rent Control in Barcelona, and Caso Koldo Returns – random thoughts #14
Today is October 12th. When I was a kid, back in the US, we celebrated Columbus Day on this day. That’s not a popular thing to do anymore.
Thinking of Rome (and Genghis Khan)
The other day I went to a wedding. It was at a spot overlooking the sea, on a cloudy day, and a few small drops were blowing in
Sober in Paradise – an update from the Bahamas
“Put a strawberry daiquiri in my hand right now!” “I need, like, four Bahama Mamas.” “Oh look, there’s Margaritaville!” “I’m so ready to hit the bar.” Welcome to
