Monthly Archives: March 2023

To fill the empty spaces. You might consider it strange but I often read reviews of movies or plays or music after I’ve seen or listened to them. I do this not to have the critic influence my reaction because …

My Secret Place. One of the real pleasures of walking through Lisboa with Ana is that, by virtue of the depth of her knowledge of the city, she’ll lead me to and stop at places I wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. …

I didn’t create the off-color acronym that some people apply to Thursday but I certainly was so  happy this day had arrived. Today was the day I’d spend with my now amiga, Ana. (If you’ve been reading along and are …

But first, another etymological detour. In its blurb about the comic strip history mural, Atlas Obscura writes, “If you’re lucky, you’ll even encounter a tour guide with a small group of visitors and can eavesdrop on what they’re being told …

By Tuesday, I’d adjusted to one element of life in Lisboa that had previously disrupted my daily rhythm. Attuned to the early morning light, I was now sleeping until close to 08:00. I started the morning with my usual cup …