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March 16, 2023
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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 …
March 15, 2023
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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 …
March 14, 2023
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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 …