Alejandro Staudt / Domador de mulas

This video is a pleasant conversation between Jorge Barberini and guest Alejandro Staudt (writer and composer), who shares his life experiences and his deep connection to the countryside, animals, and his personal belongings. Main topics covered: The mule trade: Alejandro recounts his time as a mule supplier for the Argentine Army in northern Córdoba (1979). He explains the remarkable intelligence of these animals, how he learned the "friendly foot" technique for handling them safely (9:47), and shares anecdotes about the gentleness of his animals, highlighting his "favorite" mule (14:45). Origin of a popular saying: The origin of the phrase "don't pull the wool over my eyes" (2:16) is explained, which comes from the tricks cart drivers used to deceive the loaders by misrepresenting the weight of the firewood (2:50). Personal stories and objects: Alejandro talks about his most prized possessions, such as a pair of Areco stirrups given to him by Tito Tailade (34:49) and a Spanish guitar he found in England (37:05), which ended up being his after a unique negotiation with an English lady (40:39). The book "The Forbidden Anecdotes": The success of his book of short stories, illustrated by Carlos Montefusco (1:08), is mentioned, and it is revealed that he is preparing a second, expanded edition that will include new verses and stories (43:05). The conversation underscores how everyday experiences and the objects that accompany us become a fundamental part of our personal history, reflecting the spirit of the series "What I Lived, What I Was Told." Follow us on: ► Instagram:   / lo_que_vivi_lo_que_me_contaron   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loquevivi_loq... ► Contact: [email protected] Production: George Barberini and Romina 𝙂𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙞 at RG Mix Studio @RGMixEstudio-Monte