Monthly Archives: June 2012

“¡Muy castizo!”

Posted on Thursday, 21 June 2012 by aspyinthehouseofwords

I’ve been indulging in a little nostalgia recently, remembering when we lived in Madrid in the ’80s, in a fourth floor flat overlooking the Rastro. The great thing about nostalgia is that you can pick and choose, and even if … Continue reading →

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Bailout? What bailout?

Posted on Sunday, 10 June 2012 by aspyinthehouseofwords

I don’t often stray beyond my own little world on this blog, but that doesn’t mean I don’t notice what’s going on around me. At least when I’m brave enough to take my head out of the sand for long … Continue reading →

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Translating vs. running a restaurant

Posted on Monday, 4 June 2012 by aspyinthehouseofwords

Having been a freelance translator for 30 odd years and reluctant sidekick in my husband’s restaurant business for nearly 16, I’ve often reflected on the respective advantages and disadvantages of these two ways of earning a living. So if you’re … Continue reading →

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