One of the most challenging parts of the solitary hermit life is when the holidays roll around. Even though I grew up as an only
Category: Food Adventures
Gratitude & Rejoicing
Another week has passed and what a week it has been! Let me begin with saying that the solitary life in the Shire has had
Tranquilamente: Simple Saturday Pleasures
What an absolute luxury to wake up to sunshine! It meant that my alarm had not gone off at the usual 05:00 and that I
Tranquilo
The word tranquilo is something I associate with my childhood in Mexico and it reverberates in my soul at a very deep level. I suppose
Going The Distance Is Worth It (Part II)
When I moved out here to Vila Franca de Xira yesterday, it occured to me that it was effectively the end of my Uber driver
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
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