At 81 I do not feel old; am I out of touch or just resilient?
I’m 81, pushing 82 and despite some gruesome health challenges, I do not feel old. It is a strange feeling. I wonder whether I’m out of touch or resilient?
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Virtually visit Madrid, the city where I live
Although the world has come to a standstill, I would still like to give you a virtual tour of some of my favorite spots in Madrid.
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Why you shouldn´t be compelled to finish reading every book you start
Reading one book a week, you can only fit 52 titles a year. With little time to waste, you can and should only read books that grab your attention.
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Madrid, vista por alguien que vive en la ciudad
Madrid es una ciudad tranquila, donde puedes pasear a cualquier hora del día o de la noche. Esta cosmopolita cuidad tiene mucho que ofrecer.
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Why writing longhand is a great skill to have
Should we all go back to handwriting all our correspondence? Maybe not. But there are certain messages that should still be delivered in longhand.
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Hispanics and the seven deadly sins
Fernando Diaz-Plaja wrote “Spaniards And The Seven Deadly Sins.” I thought it would be interesting to make my own list about Hispanics.
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Ida Vitale, winner of Spain’s Cervantes Prize, inspires at 96
This year´s Cervantes Prize goes to Ida Vitale, a 96-year-old Uruguayan poet who is an inspiration to us all.
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Pensamientos y citas sobre el pasado, la juventud y la vejez
El pasado no siempre fue mejor ni la juventud fue más feliz que la mediana edad o la vejez. Filósofos y escritores tienen mucho que decir al respecto.
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Is “textese” poor spelling and bad grammar?
Textese is used by both young and older people alike, although it´s more prevalent in youth. Is it considered poor spelling?
