@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.] If you’re looking for the definitive visitor’s guide to Cartagena, this isn’t it. As one of Colombia’s most popular tourist spots, much has been written about it. And because this...
@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.] Of all the subjects I may be deemed unqualified to comment on, parenting is surely one of them. It’s easy for me, a childless man, to be idealistic, to condemn what I believe to be poor parenting practices and be convinced that I would […]
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/video version of this blog story click here.] Bucolic bliss. The rural idyll. Like anything that refers to perfection, the reality is different. Nothing in this world is perfect. What we strive for is to have as many positives as possible in whatever...
@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...
