Spain’s Climate Concerns

Spain is facing several serious problems because of our warming planet including a drought emergency, water rationing and the hottest January on record. For instance, the water level from Segura River reservoirs, which serve the Murcia region and part of Alicante province, in southeast Spain, is at its lowest level in over a decade. According … Continue reading Spain’s Climate Concerns →

What Creator Has Most Influenced You?

In my writers group, we were recently asked to write about what artist, writer, famous historical figure, etc, had most influenced us. Even though he is not a writer, the person who first came to mind was Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, so I wrote my letter to him. Dear Pablo Picasso, I had the opportunity to … Continue reading What Creator Has Most Influenced You? →

Horse Care Rescue Centre

There is a wonderful rescue centre near us in Spain that cares for about 115 horses, donkeys and mules. It is called Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre and it's run by a British couple named Sue and Rod Weeding who came to Spain to retire! I guess they will have to hold off on their … Continue reading Horse Care Rescue Centre →

The Right Spell

In our house, we are sick of being sick. Jeff has been very ill for five weeks now. For me it has only been two. In that I got off lucky, to some degree. Everything is relative. In the last ten days we have spent four days in the ER. Not my favorite place. Jeff … Continue reading The Right Spell →

English Expressions Explained

I never realized moving to Spain would be such an education in learning English expressions. Although Americans and Brits share a common language, they use so many terms I never heard before. Spain is like Florida, sunny and filled with beaches, but for Europeans, especially English people. Almost 300,000 Brits live here to get away … Continue reading English Expressions Explained →

New Review of Spain Travel Book

Here is the latest review of my Spain travel book for children from a Goodreads contributor. As someone living in Spain but with grandchildren in England, this book has proven very useful in teaching them about the country I live in. The language used is accessible to youngsters and the pictures bring to life for … Continue reading New Review of Spain Travel Book →

Terracotta Warriors Exhibit in Alicante

Earlier this week I went to see the Terracotta Warriors exhibit at the Archeological Museum in Alicante. I had heard about these soldiers in China and was always curious to know more about them. These sculptures were constructed near Xi'an in the late 200s before the Common Era, more than 2,000 years ago, on the … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors Exhibit in Alicante →

New Review of Spain Travel Book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-So-Special-About-Spain-ebook/dp/B0BJW8KCF1/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FPLMCOYU3TTC&keywords=nancy+blodgett+klein&qid=1685110311&sprefix=nancy+bl%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2 This is a book meant for children to help them understand what makes Spain so special by highlighting some of its more interesting cities through words and plenty of color photos. Adults can use the book to help them plan a trip to Spain as well. The tour of Spain is designed so that … Continue reading New Review of Spain Travel Book →

Latest Review of My Novel on Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Take On A Very Relevant Topic Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023 As someone who works with ESL students, I thought this was a beautifully written and carefully researched novel that successfully shines a light on a very important and relevant topic in a way that … Continue reading Latest Review of My Novel on Amazon →

First review of What’s So Special about Spain

Since the paperback version of my book came out last week I have received my first review from children's book author Darlene Foster. Here's what she had to say about it in her Amazon and Goodreads reviews. "A wonderful book describing some of the many wonders of Spain with amazing pictures and interesting details. Children … Continue reading First review of What’s So Special about Spain →