I kid you not, I stumbled on the mother of all linguistic fusions thanks to one of my Uber drivers! My Portuguese is far from
Category: commuter life
Harry Potter meets Lisbon
“An interesting question to ask yourself at night is, What did I really see this day?” — John O’Donohue. That is precisely the question I
Catching My Breath on Saturday Morning
As it turns out, my Fridays here in Lisbon are full of surprises. Yesterday I wrote my blog entry early in the morning before leaving

On Strikes and Blessings
Gee, and here I thought the week would end on a quiet, somber and uneventful note! Well, as I write this the sky is blue
Rain and Fish in Lisbon
Some years ago, a dear friend in Berlin once said that even if I didn’t call to announce my arrival in the city, she always

The Wheels On The Bus Go Round and Round…
Anyone remember old nursery rhyme? No? Here, let me remind you You really just need to listen to five seconds before it drives you nuts.