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Cool, creamy, and sweet
It's summertime in Valencia (yup, still here--update on the move coming soon) and we are looking for all the things to keep us cool....
Jul 10, 20233 min read


The Last Wednesday of August
Tomorrow is a day that may go down in the family history as the greatest day ever. Spain, and in particular Valencia, is known for its...
Aug 28, 20182 min read


Home?
It's been a whirlwind the past few days and I'm back in Atlanta. My Mom and I had a great time eating our way through Valencia, though...
Feb 19, 20182 min read

Fictional history
Back in November, I met a friend that suggested that I read a book entitled, People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. The story creates a...
Feb 13, 20182 min read


Who do you think you're fooling
The day before I left for Spain, as I was packing, I listened to a webinar about accents and sounding like a local, wherever that may be....
Feb 8, 20182 min read

Creating a life
The last few days have been chock full of things outside of my Spanish classes. Yesterday was a trip to one of the schools that we are...
Feb 7, 20182 min read


One step closer
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts yesterday--it was a rough one. I realize that this is going to be something that we must get...
Jan 31, 20183 min read

You say patata, I say potato
When I set out to learn Spanish, little did I know that this was going to be a political issue. I'm just learning Spanish, right? What...
Jan 24, 20182 min read


Bearing gifts
I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas and to-date I never have. I remember being confused as a child about how Santa Claus fit into the...
Jan 5, 20182 min read


Quick & dirty update
Don't have too much time for a long post today, but I did want to update that I found out where I'll be staying in Valencia when I go....
Jan 4, 20181 min read


More than just location
We've been talking to our sons a ton about the changes that we can expect to face when we move. There are the obvious: language,...
Dec 7, 20173 min read

Monday morning surprise
You know how things are going along then something happens and it takes a minute to get your head around what you just saw/heard/read?...
Dec 4, 20171 min read


Valencia
I have never been to Valencia and neither has C. We've been to Spain, and we loved it. However, deciding to pick up and move across an...
Nov 30, 20172 min read


Things you're asking
I've been asked a few questions several times, and thought I'd put together a quick answer sheet. Eventually I guess I'll create a FAQ...
Nov 28, 20172 min read


Stomach drop
Today is the day that we go public with our news to our extended friend circles. Our families have known for months, our kids knew before...
Nov 27, 20171 min read


Thanksgiving
Just because we're excited doesn't mean that we aren't scared and sometimes sad. The emotions come in waves and I've found that it's...
Nov 23, 20172 min read


Next Steps
Spaniards are very proud of their heritage, and Spain is not looking to dilute their culture or language when allowing people to become...
Nov 22, 20172 min read


Why?
It's a long story, but my sons and I are eligible for Spanish citizenship through my Dad's side of the family. I will share the hoops and...
Nov 21, 20172 min read


Here we go
You may have already heard, and then again, maybe you haven't. We are moving y'all, and this time it isn't just ITP. Our family is...
Nov 20, 20171 min read
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