Monthly Archives: January 2010

Last Night At Niño Bien

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

I had never been to Niño Bien on a Thursday night but had always heard it was the night to go. Paula’s new French boyfriend wanted to see a real traditional milonga and she asked Jeff and me to join … Continue reading →

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How Do They Do It?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

At some point you start wondering just how the old milongueros do it. How do they ‘keep it up’ all night – so to speak – especially if they are still working during the day. I realize a passion, an … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

I’m tired of the complaining: national complaining, ex-pats complaining and my own complaining. When I walk out the door now I make an effort to appreciate at least one thing about this city. Yesterday, a young man riding his bicycle … Continue reading →

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Pest Control

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

We don’t have rats in Alberta. Over 50 years ago the provincial government waged war at the border to keep out rats traveling from the east where they disembarked European ships after WWII. I saw my first rat en vivo … Continue reading →

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