Autumn around Fitou
When I left my village last spring the earth was just waking up and bursting from its winter shell. Shoots of bright green…
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Animals I hate
I love animals. Kitties, puppies — those are easy. Cows and pigs? Sure thing. Pigeons? I feed ‘em where I see ‘em and…
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The train from Barcelona
On the train back to Fitou from Barcelona yesterday there was a French couple sitting in front of me with their baby. Robert…
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Barceloneta beach
Before explaining the degree to which Barceloneta beach sucks, I should probably acknowledge that I am hardly a connoisseur of beaches. There are…
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Back in Fitou
Mosquitos love me. From my earliest days they romped around me and delighted in my juices while ignoring the rest of my family….
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My special place
Do you have a special place? I have a special place but didn’t know that’s what it was until a few months ago,…
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