It’s Lisbon and I’m writing late at night. I’m exhausted but I figured I oughta finish this before I slip into dreamland. Today we climbed into an electric Tuk Tuk driven by the terrific Portuguese native (yet educated in USA and UK,) Isaac. Riding in one of these vehicles over cobblestones is an experience similar … Continue reading Tuk Tuk & Go then Trek Trek – Lisbon 6/3/22
Deep in the Heat of Texas 23 Sept 2022
I was hoping against hope I’d return to Austin and find the beginnings of fall, you know cooler weather? So much for that. Just shows ta go ya what hope and prayers are good for. Not much. Am I feeling overly negative, without a scent of the eternal optimism I am known for in some … Continue reading Deep in the Heat of Texas 23 Sept 2022
Lalaland, it’s all a blur, mostly 16 sept 22
Yeah. Yeah. I was gonna write every day, but I didn’t. So what? It’s Friday and time flies and distractions abound. I seem to be the proverbial Magpie Swooping down to grab every shiny object. Ooh. Aah. That’s interesting. I’ll be right there. My dance card has been so full with daily meetings and meals … Continue reading Lalaland, it’s all a blur, mostly 16 sept 22
Return to Lalaland, briefly? 14 Sept 22
Yes, yes, of course I am like a sparrow, I do return to the place of my birth. But why, oh why, for goddess’s sake would I do this, you may ask. Or not. I will tell you, anyway. I love the many reasons, though some may call them excuses and if I might be … Continue reading Return to Lalaland, briefly? 14 Sept 22
I’m too old for this shit, I think. 7 August 2022
My daughter is a music artist. She sings. Boy does she ever. She’s really good. It’s not just that I’m her mother. There’s nothing worse (in my book…) than a loud obnoxious, kvelling mother goin on incessantly about her talented child but…others agree and, She gets paid for her art. She sings every Sunday at … Continue reading I’m too old for this shit, I think. 7 August 2022
I haven’t a Clue, but that’s ok – 4 August 20I22
Once again I’m at a semi-loss as to what I’m doing. With my life in general. Then I think, “You’re 72 years old don’t you think you should know what the fuck you’re doing?” To which I respond, (since I am talking to myself, because whoever you are, you will go on with your life … Continue reading I haven’t a Clue, but that’s ok – 4 August 20I22
What Now? July 26,2022
Six weeks traveling. Three weeks home. I can’t say I’ve been exactly happy to be here in Hot as Hell, Gun toting, Christian Conservative, Republican Texas, save being able to cuddle with grandkids and dogs and our baby rescue turtle, Freddie Grapricot (named by now nine year old grandson), eat too much, but abfab birthday … Continue reading What Now? July 26,2022
Adios Barcelona 29 June & where the hell have you been? 11 July 2022
I’m in a taxi sailing down the highway on the way to the aeropuerto. We left casa Camper and wove our way through the ramblas and an assortment of dazed and confused people/tourists. My cabbie has put on madonnas “Like a virgin”. Weeee! He just took a curve like it’s the Indy 500. Yesterday I … Continue reading Adios Barcelona 29 June & where the hell have you been? 11 July 2022
Awe come on folks! Vic, Spain -June 21-27, 2022 Retrospective It’s june 22-I am lying in bed. I have a view of three beautiful horses who are chasing each other about their field. Two tiny dogs - a chihuahua that looks like a tiny fat bat who I have nicknamed “potato” or if you wish, … Continue reading
Friends, Horses, Siestas and Dogs -Barcelona to Vic – 20 June 2022
I sincerely believe that if I didn’t have dogs I might sleep until 10am every day. At home my three pups are like fucking roosters when it comes to rousing me, usually at 7 am. Give me a break I often tell them! They ignore my pleas. This can be tiresome. I woke at 8am … Continue reading Friends, Horses, Siestas and Dogs -Barcelona to Vic – 20 June 2022
Barcelona in 2.5 hours, more or less. 19 June 2022
I woke way too early this morning, but I slept well in the big ole bed in Madrid. Yeah, yeah I could’ve slept until ten or eleven, and maybe I should’ve since the trains ran late today. At least the Madrid to Barcelona ones did. There are three lines that travel these tracks. One of … Continue reading Barcelona in 2.5 hours, more or less. 19 June 2022