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That way lies the dark side
You can't escape politics. It's is like air—you breath it whether or not you want to.
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The water American parents swim in
It's hard to understand in your gut just how deep it goes—until you leave
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An expat's role in driving up prices
My adventures in apartment hunting and gentrification in Barcelona
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March 2024

My plans for next year and beyond
What "early retirement" means to me, including where I will live and what I will do
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Barcelona is a fantasy playground for grownups
You can have everything you want here... almost.
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I've been learning Spanish for 7 months—things no one told me
Plus: my process for adding 10 new words a day
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February 2024

The AI influencer making €10k/month is from Barcelona
Plus: the new polyamory memoir made me think about narcissism and memoirs (not polyamory)
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January 2024

A run-in with the Barcelona police
And why I am not allowed to drive anymore
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My language learning valley of despair
But a great teacher and proper motivation go a long way.
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Is 2024 going to be really bad?
A little historical perspective to start the year.
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December 2023

Four days in December in Cornudella de Montsant
Cold temperatures, warm blankets, a birthday and a broken water heater.
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The digressive amplitude of life
Merry Christmas from Barcelona
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