It’s been a quiet week in Madrid, my home town, out there on the meseta… The zombies are taking over what was once a beautiful city, but most people
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As Ebola Virus Spreads, Madrid Prepares for the Zombie Apocalypse
The ebola virus has spread to Spain. Here’s an update… We all remember back in August when Miguel Pajares, a Spanish missionary, was brought from Africa to die in
Pink Hippos, Jimi Hendrix, Chorizo, and How to Memorize Anything
Well here’s a slightly geeky yet totally awesome aside – Anthony Metivier has interviewed me for his podcast about memory techniques. Metivier is a well-known memory expert, originally from
RIP Uncle Emilio (Don’t You Get Any Ideas, Buffett!)
Some people are rabid Steve Jobs fanboys. Some people fantasize about rubbing Ronaldo’s abs or sitting in a hot tub with Iker Casillas. But I, your gracious host–always a
GR Footpaths in Spain: Walking Tours of the Iberian Peninsula
Here’s some info about the GR footpaths in Spain. I’m a big walker, so any time I’m out and about and I see the characteristic yellow arrow for
Conversation with a Peruvian Waitress
I went to a Peruvian restaurant in Madrid recently, and this happened… Waitress: [To Latin Friend] Dile al gringo que esta salsa es muy picante, pero que no
Breaking: The Huffington Post is Lame
Oh man, has my facebook page been abuzz of late with some lameness from our friends at the Huffpo! And it’s not even the usual liberal whining they’re famous
Spanish Liberal Politicians Rush to Defend the Monarchy
With the abdication of our beloved Monarch this past Monday, and the consequent hand-wringing about the future of the country, I figured it’s a good time to talk
The King of Spain Abdicates–What Now?
Well this is newsworthy… The King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, has abdicated the throne. His son, Prince Felipe, will become King in a few weeks. This whole situation
New Horse Meat Scandal Rocks Several Spanish Provinces
Oh wow. Another horse meat scandal! This was the third or fourth story on elpais.com this morning, so it must be a big deal. Well, as (possibly) the number
