by Michael Soares | Nov 18, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 16
It was such a peaceful morning here in Yunguilla. Codie and I sat on our front terrace, drinking coffee and enjoying wonderful bagels and ripe pink grapefruits that reminded me of breakfast at my grandmother’s house. Nothing could destroy the wonderful feelings we had...
by Michael Soares | Nov 11, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 15
We’re nearing the end of our remodel in Yunguilla. Last week the third layer of plaster was sanded, and the painting began. It will probably be done this week. And then the new flooring will go in. After that we will have to wait sometime for our cabinets to be...
by Michael Soares | Nov 5, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 14
Rainy season is starting here in Yunguilla. What that means is that the mornings bring beautiful sunshine and as the day goes on, rain settles into the valley and brings with it the moisture needed to turn everything green. And if one is lucky enough (or dumb enough)...
by Michael Soares | Oct 28, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 13
Turmoil. On the phone today, that’s about the best way I could describe South America to my friend who lives in Thailand. He’s seeing it there too; the King is tossing out and making moves that to many people there, look like he is taking a stronger autocratic...
by Michael Soares | Oct 21, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 12
Over the last few years of writing my column, I’ve been called a “libtard,” a “f*$%ing liberal a#@hole,” a “femi-nazi” (that was a real surprise!), a “neo-liberal academic idiot,” a “moron of unfathomable length,” and even a “Demo-dummy (my favorite).” My fairly...
