Explaining an old maxim from The Mick, “you have to play with them,” about embracing ambiguity and going with the flow. Very important in Latin America.
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Gringo Roundtable on the Colombia-FARC Peace Deal
A gringo roundtable of analysis on the Colombia-FARC peace agreement from various journalists in Colombia.
The Mick to do Reddit AMA today!
Christopher Kavanagh, aka “The Mick” and subject of “Mad Outta Me Head,” will do a Reddit AMA interview on Friday. For those with questions after reading the book.
The Man Behind the Mick
Highlights from a recent article by Richard McColl about Christopher Kavanagh, AKA “The Mick,” the subject of Mad Outta Me Head.
Expat Chronicles Meets Audio
Previewing the Expat Chronicles Podcast, including a free download of a chapter from the Mad Outta Me Head audiobook.
Mad Outta Me Head Published
Announcing the publication of Mad Outta Me Head: Addiction and Underworld from Ireland to Colombia.
Vote for the Mad Outta Me Head cover
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Kingdom of Thieves: El Cartucho, Bogota
An excerpt from Mad Outta Me Head on the old El Cartucho district of Bogota, which was a un-policed neighborhood of drugs and addiction.
Reddit AMA with The Mick TODAY
Announcing a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) with The Mick today.
The Mick on Being a Paddy in 1980s London
The Mick talks about being a ‘paddy’ in London at the height of the IRA bombings.
The Mick’s Racism and Misogyny
An overview of The Mick’s racist and sexist comments and attitudes.
Joey’s First Days in Bogota, Colombia
SUMMARY: A friend from Chicago gets my personal intro to Bogota, including sex, drugs, and more.
Los Hermanos Angelito in Bogota, Colombia
Two brothers live fast and die young in the Colombian underworld.
The Mick’s Terrible Benders
SUMMARY: An overview of The Mick’s alcoholism.
