Monthly Archives: March 2024

Old Friends – Who’s like us? Damn few!

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As my family was jetting west toward the United States, my friends K & P were eastbound toward Portugal. Although they were both transiting the Atlantic, I’ll go out on a limb and say they never passed close enough to …

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Children Will Listen

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My family’s visit was nearing their scheduled return to the U.S. but a few activities remained on the schedule before their departure. These began Monday night after our return from the Oceanarium. A pair of backstories. I hadn’t seen my …

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Children and Art

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I’m not going to enter into a great deal of detail about this Sunday with Ana. Those of you who have read other entries know that I hold her in high regard and the work she did with my family …

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Saturday – Do I Hear a Waltz

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Castle on a Cloud While it might not be on a cloud, there are few places you can go in Lisbon’s core where there’s open space and not at least sense the looming presence of the Castelo de São Jorge. …

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The Advantages of Floating in the Middle of the Sea

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To the Algarve! (but not beyond) After our ride on the Telecabine we returned to the mall and each of us had some lunch. After that we crossed back into the station where we were among the first to board …

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