At times, hope is all we have I often think of that carnival game where you throw a hardball at these furry little pop-ups and hopefully, slam them down. Get ’em to stay down and you win a prize. At times, I feel as if those furry guys are a metaphor for my life. I… Continue reading Don’t Let Your Dreams Die
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Trapped and Terrified in A Lift
What would you do? I have to set the scene for you; although this happened 46 years ago, the experience is as fresh in my mind as it was the day it happened. I apology in advance for downplaying the fear I experienced then and continues to resonate. This is the first time I am… Continue reading Trapped and Terrified in A Lift
Smile Blog Revisited
Coping With Lockdown This blog is more for me than for you. I recently learned that the Portuguese government will extend lockdown until early April. On top of that, my vaccine is months away and the two jabs could get in the way of travel. It’s been a difficult year, however, I have come to… Continue reading Smile Blog Revisited
Relocation To Portugal (Update on 2019 post)
Photos: the copper cataplana pot is my most recent purchase. I have wanted one since I relocated to Portugal. They’re fairly expensive. I bought this one used and cooked my first seafood stew with it a few days ago. You cook with it on your stove top and serve it in the same pot. The… Continue reading Relocation To Portugal (Update on 2019 post)
A Sea Change Is Here
Breathe . . . A State of Mind Feeling hope in lieu of despair Watching as we repair Trust is truth again Allowing a smile and a tear Who are we . . . a quandary Who do we want to be What have we learned Will we remember and mend The heart feels The… Continue reading A Sea Change Is Here
Expat Life in Portugal Two Years In
“It is wiser to find out than to suppose.” — Mark Twain It’s been close to two years since I acquired my residential visa and boarded a plane to Faro, Portugal. Three bags containing all that I chose to keep and my furball companion, Giorgio. I had no idea what awaited me,… Continue reading Expat Life in Portugal Two Years In
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