Beginning our sixth week in Portugal, we’re learning, learning, learning. Acquiring little bits of knowledge each day. Here are our top five lessons learned so far.
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It’s the Little Things: A Swimmingly Fine Welcome
What’s our take on life in Portugal after our first month as residents? Here’s a story that sums up the gentle kindness and courtesy the Portuguese have shown these two expats.
Week One in Porto: Making a Home
A short video from our new pad in Porto as our Portuguese adventure begins.
Blog #100: A Video and a Story about a Chair
Here’s a video post about our preparations for moving. I hope you’ll find it moving, too.
Herstories: A Novel Approach to a Sprawling Family Narrative
Priscilla Wilson has penned an excellent family saga covering 12 generations and four centuries in America, told in the voices of the women who helped build it.
Worse Than Murder: A Trip Down Mystery Lane
One of my short stories is featured in this month’s issue of WELL READ Magazine. You can find it here.
A Chorus Line at 50: A Brief, Loving Tribute
Do you have a favorite work of art that touches your soul? Here’s one of ours … and my attempt to explain why.
Fifty Years and Going Strong: A Writer Well Worth Knowing
You won’t find a better journalist, chronicler of the Deep South or all-around fine-principled person than Randall Williams. His new Substack “experiment” is fascinating reading.
2025 GAYA Winner for First Novel: A Book to Savor
The 2025 Georgia Author of the Year Awards were announced today by the Georgia Writers Association (GWA). I couldn’t be more thrilled by at least one of the selections.
Travel Stories Are Grateful Stories
Who doesn’t like stories about the travails of travel? Well, guess what? Our most recent trip to Washington, D.C., didn’t have any. And for that we are immensely grateful.
Mike Coleman 