@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] A barrio acquaintance, one who is not only very fond of marijuana and the hip psychedelic tusi but has also been a petty peddler of same, called me an alcoholic the other day. A case of, an outside observer...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] ‘We only give credit to those older than 90 and who bring one of their grandparents as a guarantor.’ That’s the English translation of one version of the various we-don’t-give-credit...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] Stress, especially of the mental variety, is seen as something to be avoided for our overall well-being. At chronic levels, it can lead to anxiety, depression or other difficult-to-overcome afflictions of the...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this blog story, click here.] ‘Why are you going by bus when flights are cheap?’ That’s how some Bogotá acquaintances reacted when they heard I was taking the land route for my grand return after a 12-year absence to...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story, click here.] To a man, woman and non-binary individual, practically all Colombians I talk to echo my sentiments that it’s been a difficult year income-wise. Of course, many people say that their financial situation is...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story, click here.] In a memorable episode — few were forgettable, in fairness — of the hit 1990s TV sitcom, Father Ted, the no-nonsense, hot-tempered Bishop Brennan gets a kick up the posterior from the comedy classic’s...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story click here.] It’s been quite eventful on the news front in Colombia of late, even more so than normal. We’ve had corruption allegations leading right up to President Petro that have resulted in some high-profile...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story click here.] ‘Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.’ It’s an oft-repeated piece of advice, one that well predates its memorable use by Michael Corleone in the 1974 movie masterpiece, The...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story click here.] OK, I’m probably not the best housemate to have. More precisely, I’m closer to being the worst housemate. The biggest reason for this is that I wish I didn’t have to share accommodation...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story click here.] ‘You can’t unring a bell.’ Of the many quips former Ireland men’s rugby coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has uttered, that one regularly reverberates in my mind. A different ball game In...
