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Where in the world is Jon D Barnett this morning?
ByJon D. Barnett July 19, 2026August 20, 2026

RUNNING AWAY FROM COLOMBIA—PT 1

After a spinal procedure lets me walk again, I take stock of an unreliable body, a changing definition of independence, and why Michael and I chose Colombia for the final chapter of our lives.

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The blog is dead. Long live the blog.
ByJon D. Barnett July 14, 2025January 16, 2026

As I embark on this long-awaited launch and rebranding of myself, I have to get some things off my chest. It’s 3 a.m. on a Sunday. This is the best time of day for me. I don’t need a lot of sleep to feel refreshed—but I also don’t need much awake time to get tired…

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