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Post Archive
Here you can find every post from Jack's Journal, even the ones I've hidden!


A Tail in Pamplona: The Rejoneo at Its Finest
I still prefer the classic corrida, but after last night, I won't summarily write off the rejoneo like I have in the past.


As I Wrote it Then: My First Time Visiting Madrid
On our last full day, we decided to get out of the city and went for a hike outside the Royal Residence. We spent nearly all day and afternoon out there wandering the paths and woods. It wasn't an especially rigorous hike, but we both enjoyed our time away from the hustle and bustle of city life after the past several weeks. Plus, Jo managed to have us stumble upon the Civil Guard's K-9 training center.


Dispatches - 6 July 2025 - Return to Spain
It has been quite the week with a lot of moving pieces.


Talking Tariffs: Vietnam, Communism, and Trump's New Trade Agreement
I was disgusted with this policy. I wasn't disgusted with the businesses which used the legal system to lower costs, but with the Communist Part of Vietnam for allowing its people to be exploited by foreign capitalists. It was the very definition of hypocrisy. I was also disgusted with Americans who supported communist ideals back home while simultaneously decrying President Trump's tariff policy.


What I Learned from Publishing My First Book
Publishing my first book was a ton of work, and I had a steep learning curve as I steadily marched towards the launch date...Here are my top 10 lessons learned from this first publishing journey
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