The Last Romantic

The Memoir: The Fall, and the Shame of "Daddy Issues"

On the Cornell case, the reflex of blaming women, and the letter I wrote to my father while I was still protecting him. Content warning: child abuse…

Oct 2 • The Last Romantic

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September 2026

Bourdainism in Austin: The Land of Inhale

But life, is about balance. When do I exhale, exactly?

Sep 25 • The Last Romantic

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The Memoir: A Dozen Shih Tzus, or Me?

At this point, am I just a bunch of dogs stuffed in a trench coat?

Sep 4 • The Last Romantic

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July 2026

The Memoir: The Lesser of Two Evils

Blame the Artist, they all do anyways.

Jul 31 • The Last Romantic

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June 2026

The Quiet, and a Trip Down My Corporate Memory Lane

An update, from the Desk of the Last Romantic: I went quiet. I should explain. Vulnerably, of course. The only way I know how.

Jun 3 • The Last Romantic

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April 2026

The Memoir, Prologue: From the Desk of The Last Romantic

The Black Sheep of the Family

Apr 2 • The Last Romantic

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March 2026

Bourdainism in San Juan: The Art of Being Witnessed

Thank you for your patience.

Mar 27 • The Last Romantic

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February 2026

Bourdainism in Cartagena and Coralina Island: Colombia, Bad Buddy, Immigration, Metacognition and Breaking the Silence on My Last Marriage

Featuring animals, reflections and my love of Colombian culture

Feb 13 • The Last Romantic

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January 2026

Bourdainism in El Salvador: The Importance of Play

A drop in the ocean, for the collective consciousness.

Jan 23 • The Last Romantic

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B-B-Bourdainism: Bloopers and B-Sides from a Solo Traveler

Let’s keep it real for a moment. With the world actively on fire, I think we’re allowed—no, obligated—to laugh. Preferably at me.

Jan 10 • The Last Romantic

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December 2025

Bourdainism and Paris: Shamelessly Blocking My Entire Family on Social Media, Happy Holidays

Diary of a Fed-Up Romantic.

Dec 30, 2025 • The Last Romantic

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Bourdainism in Rome: Marveling at Human Achievements, Falling in Love With Rain, and Princess—For You, I’d Bring You the Moon, and the…

I didn’t kiss an Italian. Rome still kissed me.

Dec 26, 2025 • The Last Romantic

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