Lady of LaMancha

Even though it is still a month away, the garden is showing definite signs that spring is just around the corner. Here in La Mancha, thes...

Valentine's Day at our house means onion soup for the Man of the House and a heart-shaped chocolate cake for our two little men.  Believ...

While not much is happening in the garden during winter, I thought it would be a good time to upload some photos of the local fauna.  All th...

Or should I say olive grove ? Yes, it's olive harvest time once again in La Mancha. Olive harvesting always means lots of hard, back-s...

Wow, 2013 already.  This is the year my eldest son becomes a teenager (and will most likely pass me in height!).  Lots of Spaniards are ner...

My grandmother taught me to knit when she babysat my sister and myself as children.  I remember the whole process being very frustrating for...

You know, over the years many Spaniards who have met me can't help but asking, "Is there anything you don't like about living i...