The “Gilbert Shirt” has officially made its debut in Milwaukee. The shirt commemorates our alpaca, Gilbert, who survived a vicious dog attack and continues to live his best life in Chilean Patagonia.

The “Gilbert Shirt” has officially made its debut in Milwaukee. The shirt commemorates our alpaca, Gilbert, who survived a vicious dog attack and continues to live his best life in Chilean Patagonia.

Just as we are getting ready for our annual visit to see my mom & sister in Wisconsin, winter has officially arrived at our farm in Futaleufú.

Just as we are getting ready for our annual visit to see my mom & sister in Wisconsin, winter has officially arrived at our farm in Futaleufú.

Good day Bluesky from Tara & Tommy, two invaluable members of our family in Chilean Patagonia. Tara is manager of herd protection (not to be confused with our border collie, Ron, who is in charge of herd management.) Tommy keeps the barn rodent free & roams the entire property as King of the World.

Good day Bluesky from Tara & Tommy, two invaluable members of our family in Chilean Patagonia. Tara is manager of herd protection (not to be confused with our border collie, Ron, who is in charge of herd management.) Tommy keeps the barn rodent free & roams the entire property as King of the World.

My wife & I celebrating our 28th anniversary in Villa La Angostura, Argentina. It was not our intent to run away from the extreme weather in Chile these past few days. It just worked out that way. Many thousands have been affected by storms. The worst has been in regions IV & V. Blessings to all 🥲

My wife & I celebrating our 28th anniversary in Villa La Angostura, Argentina. It was not our intent to run away from the extreme weather in Chile these past few days. It just worked out that way. Many thousands have been affected by storms. The worst has been in regions IV & V. Blessings to all 🥲

For years I listened to my conservative friends raving about their favorite news program, Infowars. Last night I finally watched it for the first time. Guess what? It blew my mind. Here I am explaining to Queen Sprenjia about the Phoenicians.

For years I listened to my conservative friends raving about their favorite news program, Infowars. Last night I finally watched it for the first time. Guess what? It blew my mind. Here I am explaining to Queen Sprenjia about the Phoenicians.

WTF Patagonia? Still no snow in the valley and my Icelandic queens are getting restless.

WTF Patagonia? Still no snow in the valley and my Icelandic queens are getting restless.

At this point I just assume all of our horses, llamas, & alpacas understand that the best way to get their picture into our annual farm calendar is to photobomb a sunset. Eldfara for the win.

At this point I just assume all of our horses, llamas, & alpacas understand that the best way to get their picture into our annual farm calendar is to photobomb a sunset. Eldfara for the win.

For much of his life, Sen. Graham declared his best friends to be John McCain & Joe Biden, only to publicly betray them both. A journalist once asked if he feared future generations would remember him as a traitor. He said, “I have no kids & I will be dead. So no I don’t care.” He made his choices.

Dusk falls on another winter day on our farm in Futaleufú. Peggy’s Meadow is where our two stallions—Baldur & Ori—spend most of their days, together with our alpaca & llama alphas, Willie & Dalai. The boys have their own new little pond & the adoration of adoring ladies pining from the distance.

Dusk falls on another winter day on our farm in Futaleufú. Peggy’s Meadow is where our two stallions—Baldur & Ori—spend most of their days, together with our alpaca & llama alphas, Willie & Dalai. The boys have their own new little pond & the adoration of adoring ladies pining from the distance.

I moved to Chile 33 years ago to teach at U. Católica de Valpo. My love for Valpo is deep. I dedícated 15 years to promoting her unique cultural heritage. But eventually I needed to get back to my writing. 10 years ago we closed on our farm in Futaleufú. Tara, our Great Pyrenees, takes it all in.

I moved to Chile 33 years ago to teach at U. Católica de Valpo. My love for Valpo is deep. I dedícated 15 years to promoting her unique cultural heritage. But eventually I needed to get back to my writing. 10 years ago we closed on our farm in Futaleufú. Tara, our Great Pyrenees, takes it all in.

Good morning bluesky! Ori, our young Icelandic stallion, wants to know what you think about his winter coat!

Good morning bluesky! Ori, our young Icelandic stallion, wants to know what you think about his winter coat!

Yours truly embarrassing my kids by acting like a tourist on the Santiago subway. This mural, “Memoria Visual de una Nación,” was painted by Mario Toral between 1993-1999. At 1200m2, it is the largest mural in South America and is considered a significant contribution to Chile’s cultural heritage.

Yours truly embarrassing my kids by acting like a tourist on the Santiago subway. This mural, “Memoria Visual de una Nación,” was painted by Mario Toral between 1993-1999. At 1200m2, it is the largest mural in South America and is considered a significant contribution to Chile’s cultural heritage.

Daybreak on a cold winter morning at Yelcho Lake, Chilean Patagonia.

Daybreak on a cold winter morning at Yelcho Lake, Chilean Patagonia.

When they ask how did it happen? How did the world’s most celebrated democracy lose it way? It’s quite simple: Hate is a powerful thing. They hated seeing a black couple more accomplished than themselves. So this July 4th I will not celebrate. I will breathe deeply. I will double down on love.

When they ask how did it happen? How did the world’s most celebrated democracy lose it way? It’s quite simple: Hate is a powerful thing. They hated seeing a black couple more accomplished than themselves. So this July 4th I will not celebrate. I will breathe deeply. I will double down on love.

It’s going to be sunny, but cold in Futaleufú, Chile this week. Low temps of about 18F (or -8C) are expected. That is about as cold as it gets here.

It’s going to be sunny, but cold in Futaleufú, Chile this week. Low temps of about 18F (or -8C) are expected. That is about as cold as it gets here.

First skiers of the season at Antillanca, a Mapuche name meaning “Jewel of the Sun.” This is a sacred spot for hard core Chilean skiers. Operated by the non-profit Osorno Ski Club, Antillanca lacks luxury amenities. But the slopes are epic and, from the top, you can see 5 volcanoes & 2 lakes. Go.