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Trying dieting

After visiting France a couple of years ago, I thought it would be nice for God to call me to a country where one can eat a different kind of cheese every day of the year. Now I’m thankful I’m in Spain, where cheeses are outstanding, but numbered.  Continue reading Trying dieting

TrishApril 16, 2021April 16, 20216 Comments
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Spanish healthcare chronicles: the doctor

I had jotted down notes in Spanish, but I was still nervous. The doctor appeared, a doting grandfather, who was a wee bit patronizing as if his days were filled with patients who had thought of nothing but their health problems during lockdown. Continue reading Spanish healthcare chronicles: the doctor

TrishFebruary 4, 2021January 10, 2021Leave a comment
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Spanish healthcare chronicles: the optometrist

I was panicky and Spanishless when I entered the office down the street just to make the appointment. I forced myself to ask a few logical questions and then raced home to dread the day of my appointment. Continue reading Spanish healthcare chronicles: the optometrist

TrishJanuary 7, 2021November 13, 2020Leave a comment
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Spanish healthcare chronicles: the chiropractor

The chiropractor was next. I never would have looked for one if I hadn’t had a shooting pain in my hip with every step I took. I tried an exercise ball and alignment exercises before I decided that maybe I should get it checked out. Continue reading Spanish healthcare chronicles: the chiropractor

TrishDecember 3, 2020November 13, 2020Leave a comment
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Spanish healthcare chronicles: the dentist

My first dentist experience was terrifying. My teeth are bad and I was already imagining myself in dentures. Continue reading Spanish healthcare chronicles: the dentist

TrishJuly 2, 2020June 22, 2020Leave a comment

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