Jerry Nelson - Writer
I am an American, freelance writer, living the expat life in South America.
06/21/2025
ICE raids in L.A. spark outrage as Trump’s immigration crackdown targets public spaces. Americans fight back. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters.
https://medium.com//inside-trumps-immigration-raids-fear-resistance-and-a-nation-at-odds-ffac695eab5a
06/21/2025
The screen door creaked just the way it always had—like it, too, was waking from prayer—and slammed shut behind Sister Mabel’s elbow. She held a Pyrex dish with something golden bubbling beneath the foil, and a floral napkin pinched between two fingers like it might fly away in the breeze.
https://medium.com/thirty-over-fifty/the-sunday-potluck-that-never-ended-5327417122cd
06/20/2025
Discover how spontaneous community efforts boost self-improvement, strengthen bonds, and restore neighborhood pride through acts of kindness and teamwork.
https://medium.com//the-day-the-neighborhood-came-together-f7cadbace0f3
06/20/2025
Middle East on the Brink: The Rising Storm Between the U.S., Israel, and Iran
Unprecedented U.S. military deployments, Israeli airstrikes, and Iran’s underground arsenal point to a looming regional war with global consequences.
https://medium.com/readers-club/middle-east-on-the-brink-the-rising-storm-between-the-u-s-israel-and-iran-a015d194f1f2
06/20/2025
Jerry Nelson is a semi-retired American writer living in Buenos Aires. When he’s not crafting stories from sidewalk cafés with his Argentine wife Ale, he’s exploring the quirks and challenges of expat life. Follow him for grounded, authentic takes on living abroad.
https://medium.com/the-peregrine-journal/4-reasons-i-will-no-longer-shop-at-a-chinese-grocery-in-argentina-6c30badeabdf
06/20/2025
15 Places Americans Should Absolutely Avoid in 2025
These Travel Destinations Could Turn Your Dream Vacation into a Nightmare
https://medium.com/digital-global-traveler/15-places-americans-should-absolutely-avoid-in-2025-fa1474d031c1
06/19/2025
As I observe the escalating crisis in the Middle East from the relative safety of Argentina, I find myself reflecting on the complexities of the situation. Drawing on my experiences in the American military and a vivid imagination, I feel compelled to share my insights on how this unfolding drama may ultimately unfold. In a world where geopolitical tensions are ever-present, understanding the dynamics at play is crucial, and I hope to offer a perspective that sheds light on the potential consequences of this turmoil.
https://medium.com/p/a015d194f1f2
06/17/2025
The Wordless Bond: How Animals Speak to the Heart
Animals don’t need words to connect with us. Explore how intuitive communication creates deeper bonds, emotional healing, and mutual understanding.
https://medium.com/p/64f60c89ead2
06/16/2025
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06/16/2025
https://medium.com/illumination/why-mindfulness-in-asheville-nc-beats-your-yoga-studio-ea9342fb1da3
06/16/2025
NEW POST
Forgotten, but not gone: Discover the ghost towns of the American Wild West—where dance hall angels, desert bandits, and silent saloons tell the stories America forgot.
👻 Buckskin Joe, Garnet, and Freeman Junction hold secrets worth hearing.
Read the full piece now
https://medium.com/readers-club/ghost-towns-of-the-american-west-c3e866180c29
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