Author: Lori Tharps
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The (Unexpected) Benefits of Being an Author in Spain
I’ve always believed that authors were rock stars. Fun fact, here in Spain, it seems authors definitely fall in the celebrity category. We’re not exactly talking Beyoncé or Rafael Nadal status, but they definitely receive mad respect. I’ve only been here for about a month and I’ve already experienced some unexpected and delightful benefits from…
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We Found Our New Home in Spain!
I am so happy to report that we found our new home in Spain, and today is moving day! But you know I have to start from the beginning and tell you how it all came together. It’s a good story. Where We Started When I last wrote, we were in the thick of house…
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We Made it to Spain! (But Just Barely)
Can you hear my sigh of relief? Two weeks ago today, we made it to Spain and I’m finally rested and calm enough to share how it all it went down. Note, it wasn’t pretty. First of all, what I’m about to share hopefully will not make you change your minds or opinions about me.…
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Facing My Fears by Watching the Spanish “Sex in the City”
Hello, in less than a week, I’ll be stepping onto a plane and moving to Spain. At this point, I’m simply running on a combination of adrenaline, nerves and carbohydrates. It’s not pretty, I know. Still, I have to find ways to calm myself down, as well as maintain a level of enthusiasm for what…
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Ten More Days Before the Move to Spain: Let the Panic Begin!
Ten days! I only have ten days to cram my life into boxes and suitcases and get myself and my family on a plane bound for Spain. To say I have officially entered the panic mode would be an understatement. The Panic is Real I fall asleep worrying about what I have to do the…
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Confronting Colorism with Marita Golden and Lori L. Tharps
On Saturday, May 1 – yes, that’s tomorrow – I am honored to be taking part in a Conversation Series with author, activist and educator, Marita Golden on the topic of colorism. Marita Golden Wrote the Book on Colorism Marita Golden is the author of the beautiful memoir, Don’t Play in the Sun, which details…
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Nobody Ever Talks about Illness Ruining Your Chance to Move Abroad
It takes a lot of courage to decide to move to another country, especially when you have a stable and successful career and family in your home country. But when you see and hear about all of the other people in your age group and demographic who have successfully made the transition, you really start…
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How to Celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day Like a Boss
Tomorrow is National Independent Bookstore Day and I am so excited! Why? Because I love books and the way I celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day is by buying books. And so should you. What is National Independent Bookstore Day? Besides being a great excuse to ditch all my Saturday chores so I can go buy…
