Up and Down Dog
Finding balance in a topsy turvy world…
Vacation’s Over, Kids!
On the pier at Puerto Deportivo in Gijon One month in Gijon, Spain and we are starting to find our rhythm. I've staked out my favorite spot in yoga class and as usual arrive early to make sure I get it. (Yes, I know what you're going to say. For years, I've told my...
Beginner’s Mind
Yoga at Puerto Deportivo in Gijon Shoshin is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind." It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner...
It’s a Small World… (and other musings from an American in Spain)
Spring in the Cimadevilla neighborhood of Gijon This week in my Spanish language class, my teacher Cristina flashed a photo on the overhead projector of my neighborhood Cimadevilla because of it's historic significance. Because our class is small, conversational and...
Sweeping Changes: A day in the life of an American in Gijon
View from my writing desk Yesterday was cleaning day in our apartment. It was too early to run the vacuum cleaner and risk waking the neighbors below us, so I grabbed the broom and started to sweep. The repetitive movement of the broom bristles made a soft swishing...
Her Majesty’s Secret Garden
The Queen's Gardens (Jardines de la Reina) One of the beauties of living on Claudio Alvargonzales street in the Cimavilla neighborhood is our proximity to the Jardines de la Reina (The Queen's Gardens), a beautiful little oasis of green grass and giant palm trees...
Taboo
Lately my life has felt like the game, Taboo, a word guessing game where a player chooses a card and then tries to get his partner to say that word without saying the "taboo" word listed on the card. Only I am playing the real life version where I enter a store...
No Sheet
Wilma checking out the view After 3 years of planning, 4 days of travel, 2 airlines, 3 flights, 3 hotels, 3 countries, 5 taxis, and a 5 hour drive from Madrid to Gijon, we arrived at our new apartment! We could not be more excited to start our new life. We covered...
The Long Way Home
1978 Me and my roommate, Teresa, in Madrid, Spain When cleaning out the storage unit earlier this year, I came across this photo taken during my first visit to Spain. I had not looked at it in decades and was surprised by the rush of memories that accompanied it. In...
What Is Really Essential?
In February 2018, Rocky and I decided to put our house up for sale and start the downsizing process so we could eventually move out of the country. At that point, we were not sure if we would end up in Ecuador or Spain but knew we wanted to travel more and become...
The Jerk
Given the current political climate, you probably assumed this blog was about President You-Know-Who when you read the title. In actuality, it is about letting go. While, I'm definitely ready to let go of the current administration, and welcome in the new, I'll leave...
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