October came and went without even stopping long enough for a cup of coffee. In fact, this entire year of 2023 seems to be in
Category: Culture Vulture
Chapter 56: Diva Lunch in the Castle of Óbidos
“Now is the time to become a myth.” — Diane Von Furstenberg The original plan was to spend my birthday in Évora, celebrating past, present,
Arches and Bones in Évora
It is almost impossible to describe Évora in one word. “Spectacular” doesn’t even come close, with all that it has to offer. A UNESCO world
A Fortuitous Afternoon In Lisbon
We woke up this morning in the clouds and to rain. On the one hand, I very much welcomed it for the garden, but I
The FIFA World Cup 2022 Is Over… Can We Get Back To Christmas Now?
I’ve always felt that the time between Halloween and Christmas is a rather odd one, transitioning from the worlds of ghosts and witches to something
Dear Universe… (Language Immersions III)
Dear Universe, Do you remember when I begged you to get me out of the grey and dreary city of Berlin? Well, I thank you
FrogDiva Thoughts 