This is my first time to blog–a new experience. It will take a bit to get the kinks worked out I am sure, so let me know if something isn’t working. What inspired me to come to the blogging world? From September 2008 to October 2009, I am living and doing research in Madrid, Spain. […]
Last weekend we went to the AEEA’s 3rd annual conference in El Escorial on historical fencing, and we had a good time. We met people from various parts of Spain, Great Britain, Italy and Germany, and hopefully we’ll see some of them again during our year here. It was a fun and interesting experience. I […]
This post describes the system at the National Library which is different than the typical library in the States. Plus, it discusses one of the documents I examined.
Paco (the name Puck uses here in Spain) and I went out to eat with one of the historical fencers (Rorro) and his wife tonight–a delicious Italian dinner. I had gnocchi (pasta made of potatoes) which always makes me think of Leo, my host mom in Argentina. It was wonderful to go out with another […]
We have Internet! Finally, I have the opportunity to e-mail you from the comfort of my apartment in Madrid! They just hooked up our telephone, TV, and Internet today. It’s amazing how much difference that makes in life. It makes you realize how much Internet affects how we interact with others and find information today. […]