A Creative Spirit
It's been a strange week. Monday saw another trip to Faro, this time to see a dermatologist who was amazed I'd travelled so far for an appointment. I am not keen on Faro, or at least the part we needed. It is dirty, busy, noisy, and parking is hell. But if we lived there, I'm... Continue Reading →
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off! If we were having coffee in RL, I'd tell you I took a break from blogging during December—not just from blogging but also from watching/reading the news and using social media platforms. I was/am fed up with fake and manufactured news, misinformation, disinformation, wars, lying politicians, sporting... Continue Reading →
I have been a busy bee since we last met for coffee two weeks ago. Grandkids: We have just returned to Portugal after a week in the UK to spend time with family and enjoy the grandkids. We stayed with our son, Ian, and daughter-in-law, and it was great to enjoy quality time with them.... Continue Reading →
The past couple of weeks have been hectic. Our family from France has been staying, so it was all hands on deck with shopping and preparation before they arrived and piles of laundry and sweeping sand from every nook and cranny once they left. Still, it keeps us fit, and spending time with them is... Continue Reading →
Food Glorious Food If we were having coffee, I'd mention, while desperately trying not to look smug, that I've lost another kilo (2.2lb) in weight. That's 3.4kg, or about 7lb, since the 10th of July. I've only eaten one dessert this week while lunching with friends, then immediately came home and walked 2000 steps to... Continue Reading →
This week's coffee share comes from a cafe on the promenade overlooking Praia da Luz. As I sip on my coffee and stare out to sea across the beautiful sandy beach, I reflect on the last week. I can honestly say my days are never mundane; boredom does not feature in my vocabulary, and I... Continue Reading →
How time flies! It only feels like yesterday we were having coffee last weekend. This time last Sunday, we were at the local bar watching England lose to Spain in the European Football Championship. Well done, Spain, who, to my inexperienced eye, looked the stronger team. I don't usually like watching football, but I did... Continue Reading →
'Hey, tell me about your week,' you ask. 'A week, I've had a crazy two weeks since we last met for coffee and a catch-up.' 'Why crazy?' I blow a long sigh and take a sip of coffee. I want to order a Pastel da Nata but resist the temptation. 'We went to France to... Continue Reading →
"How was your week?" Mine...? My sister and her hubby arrived on Tuesday to stay for a few days. She lives in Spain, and I've not seen her for two years. It was great to catch up, but I did feel sorry for them as I'm unable to walk far on a good day, but... Continue Reading →
How was your week? Sigh… Let's start with the dreaded 'D' word. I hold my hands up in despair. I am a porker. I've put back on all the weight I've lost. Can food talk to us? The little voice that says, 'Eat me. You know how much you love cheesecake, tiramisu, pavlova, pastries and... Continue Reading →
If we were having coffee this weekend, I'd have to decline cake and cookies and watch while you enjoyed one of these delicious offerings. Tempting desserts at Sugar and Salt, Portimao. It's been a hectic week—a very hectic week socialising or, as my American friend calls it - 'gladding'. I've been gladding when I should... Continue Reading →
It's been a busy week! My coffee comes from a coffee shop in Lagos, in the Western Algarve. It is Friday, just after 9:30 a.m., and I'm killing time before my appointment at the hairdressers. Much to my surprise, the street was deserted, so I checked my watch in case it was 8:30 a.m. Where... Continue Reading →
The first part of the week passed slowly, probably due to the weather - strong winds and heavy showers and I didn't feel like going out - not even in my garden, which is rare. I wrote a job list to try and motivate me out of my funk and then just looked at it. Meh... Continue Reading →
The weather here continues to be warm and dry. Daytime temperatures range from 16C to 26C. We've had some rain but not enough to impact the drought situation so I continue to recycle as much grey water as possible. It's tough. I spent today feeding and watering all the plants using a watering can, writing... Continue Reading →
It was our wedding anniversary on Tuesday. On Thursday we tried hydrotherapy pilates for the first time! AND Friday ... I am delighted to announce our online writing community (writingforums.com) published Halloween Tales: Short Stories of Supernatural Terror, and two of my stories were selected for publication. Happy dance in progress! Please take a look... Continue Reading →
This week I decided to participate in Natalie's Weekend Coffee share. A first. So What’s been going on in my life? It's been a strange week. A couple of weeks ago I injured my right hand. Namely my mouse finger, or as it was once referred to, the index finger. After several days the pain... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 