02 Saturday Mar 2024
The most splendid Mystery has passed on after 19 fully-lived and happy years with his fabulous humans Kate & Geoff. Big hugs and all the love… this is always the hardest part of having known all that love for so long. Because even when you see they are ready to let go, you are not and never will be. Sweet dreams Mystery. 🧡
29 Thursday Feb 2024
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I have known Helen @HelenORahilly for YEARS (virtually) and, although she has been to Sevilla and hereabouts several times, this was the first time we actually got to meet up in person. And really it felt like meeting up with an old friend. First a bit of sherry at Manolo Cateca and then a fab tapas lunch at Taberna Zurbarán. This is why I still hold on to Twitter. I’ve met so many amazing people there, and we are still there. At least for now. Anyhow, Helen is off back home to Dublin tomorrow but it was great having an afternoon out together (also enjoyed our whatsapp chats while she was out and about here this week). Hope she’ll be back soon.
20 Tuesday Feb 2024
Anna is back in town for the week and we had planned to meet up today for a quick visit… then this photo popped up in my instagram stories this morning. Taken exactly six years ago after having lunch with Anna and her kids during a previous visit. How random is that? Anyhow, it was great to catch up but Anna forgot to bring the weather with her (usually the Galicia rain followers her here). Ah well.
01 Monday Jan 2024
This morning I turned over the first month of my pal Alfredo Rodríguez’s L’Armanaque de Sevilla to start the year and like a shot Morcilla was there to check it out. And I thought… wtf? She seems to have a thing for his work (see photo below).
So hello 2024, let’s do this! Wishing much wonderfulness to all of you in this upcoming brand new year. It won’t be easy for many of us but remember the ones you love, and who also love you, and that they have your back. And never be afraid to ask for help. ❤️
26 Tuesday Dec 2023
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At first I posted this tongue-in-cheek New Yorker article on Twitter the other day for a laugh. But then I got to thinking that – hey – this might actually be the way forward. No more being blindsided, disappointed or backstabbed out of the blue by someone you thought was a friend that actually liked or cared about you. Just have everything up front from day one!
Plans can be bundled and of course they can be changed at any time. Cancellations accepted with polite notice (explanations not required). Failure to do so just proves you weren’t worth it from the beginning.
So here are my Friendship with Shawn Plans…
Acquaintance Basic
Just the basics. Casual friendly chat and banter. No fuss no muss.
Tapas Research Assistant
Self-explanatory.
Casual Plus
Acquaintance with benefits (no not THOSE benefits). The most popular package which includes a bit of light friendship as required.
Friend
The previous three tiers (and then some) bundled into a fun and friendly package of shared chat and experiences, caring and support. Just remember that it goes both ways.
Premium Content
Trust me, you probably can’t afford this one. 😉
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