Franco, the Golden Visa, and plans for 2025

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Education, Caso Koldo and Women’s Day – Random Thoughts #13

Hey y’all! It’s been a quiet week here in Barcelona. I’ve drunk some coffee, eaten some protein, and gone to jiu jitsu and gotten plenty of new bruises.

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Election Year and Quitting Twitter – Random Thoughts #12

Hey y’all! Time for another edition of Random Thoughts. You know, things that aren’t long enough to merit a full article, but that I’d like to mention anyway.

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Caso Rubiales, Real Estate, and the Future – Random Thoughts #11

Hey y’all! Time for another edition of random thoughts from your man in Spain. Today we’ve got a bit about the “Caso Rubiales”, adventures with Barcelona real estate,

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Death, fasting and public nudity – Random Thoughts #10

Two old people in my building died over the weekend. Both lived on the 6th floor, actually. On Saturday, a note appeared downstairs. Written in Spanish, block capitals,

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Turning 40 – thoughts on the virtuous life, self indulgence, and cheap dopamine

The dentist drill whines. A puff of smoke floats past my eyes. After a minute, the smell of burning enamel. The dentist and the hygienist hover over me,

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