That gap in my cv
When I asked for advice on writing my cover letter for tenure-track job applications, I was told to address what I had done in the… Read More »That gap in my cv
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Madrid, miscellanea
I fell in love with Madrid the first year I spent in Spain. I was living in Palencia, a small city in Castilla-Leon whose residents… Read More »Madrid, miscellanea
El Rastro de Madrid
The Mercadillo of la Pobla de Farnals is tiny compared with El Rastro of Madrid. “El Rastro” refers to both a street (or collection of… Read More »El Rastro de Madrid
Renfe
I love travelling by train. You get on, find your seat or cabin, and wait. You can get up, walk around, go to the dining… Read More »Renfe
Beaches….. La Playa de la Pobla de Farnals
When I first saw la playa de la Pobla, I thought it was very ugly. Small beach backed up against ugly buildings, no waves (ok… Read More »Beaches….. La Playa de la Pobla de Farnals
Sunrise over the Mediterranean: Valencia, Spain, July 2015
The first time I saw the sunrise over the Mediterranean was in 1989 (possibly 1988). (About me) I’m pretty sure it was March of 1989;… Read More »Sunrise over the Mediterranean: Valencia, Spain, July 2015
Fotos del mercadillo de la Pobla de Farnals & etc.
There has been a street market in la Pobla de Farnals every Friday for as long as I can remember. Probably since the first time… Read More »Fotos del mercadillo de la Pobla de Farnals & etc.
Madrid Madrid
I have not had time until now to sit down and post some of the pictures I’ve been taking. Don’t believe I took as many… Read More »Madrid Madrid
Hola España
It’s good to be back. What I love about being in a capital city, especially one like Madrid: My watch died somewhere between Norman and… Read More »Hola España
OK trains
Looking out my car window; the noise was incredible. I’ve had to wait at more train crossings since moving to Norman six weeks ago than… Read More »OK trains