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Why Argentina Will Tango Its Way to Winning The World Cup

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95BV0WG591o An amazing feat of footwork. But, the best part is – the tanguero is un Brasilero! (except for the stunts with the ball) Yes, it’s true los Argentinos y los Brasileros can tango well together and if they can … Continue reading →

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Forced To Lie

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

It’s true – we all lie. I don’t like it much. I try not to do it. But, the situation with the monedas here forces me to lie regularly and I try not to feel guilty about it. It took … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Upset – Get Smart

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Okay, so here’s a plan. When you get your bills from the bank machine check them all for the authentic watermark. Then, make a personal mark on all of them. Next time you’re ready to pay the taxista make sure … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon At The Cemetery

Posted on February 7, 2010 by

The cemetery never ceases to be a source of inspiration ad contemplation for me. Any time of year, through all of the seasons, in different types of weather and throughout different times of the day – I am never bored. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Wake-up Call

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

He didn’t hear his Blackberry alarm at 8 am. It wasn’t supposed to be an invasive sound, like a regular alarm clock, because he was usually semi-awake by the time the morning light introduced itself to his eyelids through the … Continue reading →

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