I am trying to keep up with posting my Friday Faves but have gotten behind with Thanksgiving and now the holidays. One thing I must share is that since moving to Portugal my social life has picked up to where it was from my college years through my 30’s and that’s a good thing. Times when I would be at my computer, I’m now out … Continue reading This week’s (and last week’s) five faves
It’s a typical winter day in Cascais which is very much like January in Southern California, mild temperatures, a predicted high of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and a lot of rain. A perfect day for staying inside and writing and sharing my Friday Faves. Number one fave this week: Groceries Produce, poultry, meat, fish and seafood are plentiful here and the prices reflect it. The produce … Continue reading Friday Faves from pastries to architecture
I decided to begin a weekly post titled Fave Friday with my Five Faves of the week. Fridays have always been the best days of the week for me since design school when after brutal “crits” (project reviews), free beer was supplied by out wonderful professors. After a few beers, some of us would retire back to the studio and play penny poker for hours, … Continue reading First Fave Friday…on a Saturday
I have been to Portugal three times. The first time with my parents and the next time many years later with my husband. I don’t recall much about my first visit to Portugal. My second stay was at the end of a Mediterranean cruise and I came down with a miserable cold so I wasn’t able to enjoy the time I had there. After hearing … Continue reading My exploratory trip to Portugal
I write a lot in different capacities, as an architect, a teacher, a journalist and as an advocate for public education but this time it’s different. This site is more personal and about my adventures through Europe and my musings on whatever subjects come to mind. I moved to Portugal from the US in September and want to share my experiences for those who are … Continue reading Welcome
Lost in Lisbon 