Travis M.
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El último & parting words
Por fin, the school year has come to an end and I am free to frolic about Spain on my motorcycle with an expired TIE (Foreigner Identification Card). No tengo... keep reading
El penúltimo
Every story has a beginning, middle and an end. The end of my entries in this is blog is near. I will try not to let myself slip into uninhibited... keep reading
Let's give'm somethin' to talk about Capitulo 2
As I have left my former entry unfinished, I am compelled to share a final handful of uncanny events that have taken place between my students and I. For those... keep reading
Let's give'm somethin' to talk about
Depending on which student at my colegio you happen to ask, I could be one or a composition of a many things: an exiled member of the Texan royal family... keep reading
No more John Wayne’s left in the world: On the issue of loneliness
“Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone.” Paul Tilich, philosopher and theologian With precision tools such as social media, one’s ability to... keep reading
Auspices for Auxiliares: Life on the Mild Side
During my post-college life I have had to succumb to what Americans may call a dirty, four-lettered word. Yes, we all are heart-achingly acquainted with it. The thought of this... keep reading
Dime store complaints
In the land of no pasa nada, life can seemingly be enjoyed devoid of stress and worry. Staying out all night is not shunned, but turning in before dawn is... keep reading
What’s it 'tuya?'
Everyone has that friend who chomps at the bit desirous of others asking the origin of their belongings–unless, of course, we are happily unaware of being that person ourselves. Pride... keep reading
Tongue-tied in Andalucía
After taking my first siesta in my Sevillano host family’s guest room, the standard lethargy associated with awaking from a midday nap came with a new brand of discombobulated consciousness... keep reading