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Why the Integration Method?

January 24, 2012

Why the Integration Method? Do you suffer from constant headaches? Do you suffer from constant Stomach pain and bloating? Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Do you get acid indigestion? Do you have problems getting to sleep or wake up in the night? Do you have skin problems like Psoriasis? Do you need to drink several glasses of wine… Read more…

The Fright of My Life

January 13, 2012

The Fright of My Life I had a very nasty shock the other day when I received what I thought was a ‘denucia’ in the post. As it was all in Spanish legal jargon I didn’t have a hope of understanding it fully. I could feel my tummy getting tense and had a feeling of sickness in my stomach; my… Read more…

Good Riddance 2011, Hello 2012

January 5, 2012

Good Riddance 2011, Hello 2012 2011 was a year lots of us would like to forget, for me it was a year of problems in many aspects, none more so than my health. However, thanks to homoeopathy, 2012 is going to be the year that these same problems change into opportunities for me. What can I say about the money… Read more…

There’s a new restaurant in town and it’s called Rafael’s

November 24, 2011

There’s a new restaurant in town and it’s called Rafael’s Rafael’s opened just a couple of months ago, yet it’s already built a good reputation and is becoming more & more popular. How? I asked some of their customers and they said things like, great food, cosy and friendly atmosphere and the fact that they take great pains to put… Read more…

Categories: Art, Pinoso

Let me share with you walking in my part of Spain

November 19, 2011

As an artist, I love to walk in the villages and the isolated mountain and valley trails,  here and around  Pinoso, Spain. It dazzles me with it unspoiled beauty and stimulate all of my senses. It brings to life the fascinating cultural heritage (art, architecture, history, folklore, flora and fauna) of this stunning area. I have learnt so much about the culture and rural… Read more…

Paint to find your bliss:

November 8, 2011

Paint to find your bliss: The best reason to paint is that there is no reason not to paint! Even if you have never ever painted since your school days, you can get so much enjoyment and stress relief, so, why not paint? Every time I paint something I go into a world of my own away from daily life… Read more…

The Encebras Bottom Crankers ride for charity

October 23, 2011

The Encebras Bottom Crankers ride for charity The Encebras Bottom Crankers are a group of men with the average age of 62 (and rising) who go out every Sunday morning cycling on or off road in the stunning nature reserves, mountains and valleys that encircle Pinoso here in Spain. Last year they did a ride for PAPA’s Animal Charity in… Read more…

Cycling Opportunity’s are everywhere

October 22, 2011

Some friends of mine came on a combination cycling and wine tasting trip here in August. The date of the trip was chosen to coincide with the tour of Spain as it was going to be passing though our little town of Pinoso. They were very surprised at everything our little town had to offer. They thought it was only… Read more…

The Trouble Tree

October 14, 2011

I think this is a great story, so I hope you do to. The Trouble Tree Author Unknown I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and he had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit, and his ancient one ton… Read more…

Take a Walk

October 9, 2011

Take a walk Whilst many of us are still thinking about our summer breaks and lazy days on the beach, some of us are already planning our winter holidays. With the economy deteriorating fast we are all looking for things to do that is a bargain and fun. Now is the time to make a decision. We can either watch… Read more…