Author: Tom Gorgolis
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Stock Market Blues
I’ve got the stock market blues! The worst part of watching my investment accounts take a beating since Trump took office is not having my tried and true coping mechanism here in Barcelona. The only cure I know for dramatic drops in the market is perusing the shelves of any gas station across America. The…
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One Month In Greece
I never would’ve guessed that I would be spending one month in Greece after the New Year. The holidays all came to a head on December 15th when we all gathered for the one year memorial service for my dad. It was a good marker and a check-in to see that we were all doing…
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US Passport Renewal
Often times, a US passport renewal requires reading the tea leaves and having the stars all align perfectly. As a general rule of thumb, you cannot travel with your current passport if it is set to expire within six months and you cannot renew it more than nine months from expiration. My current passport expires…
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24 Hours in Amsterdam
24 hours in Amsterdam was just enough time to get to see the Rijksmuseum, get mayonnaise on some frites, decompress with a Jenver, lose my airpods and find them again before catching my flight to Chicago.
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Berlin
A Sojourn To Berlin Many weeks, I went on a sojourn to Berlin with Rosalia and another couple. A sojourn is a high brow and fancy way of saying, “an extended weekend.” Many weeks have passed since we returned and I can honestly say that I would like to return to Berlin again in the…
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2024 Election
I voted in this past election and I have not missed a presidential election since becoming eligible to vote. Looking up and down the ballot, I can understand why many people choose to vote for The Donald.