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.
Our Apostille Adventure: Notes from the Journey Away
When I first heard the word apostille, I thought it was some sort of delicate European pastry. But with our planned move to Portugal, we’ve become intimately acquainted with the term. And have conquered our fear of it.
A Note about Trauma Tuesday
It is already being normalized, the trauma of Election Day, the stories about what happened and what will happen fitting oh-so-neatly into the traditional grid of the New York Times, when all that really belongs there is a giant WTF above the fold.
Love Is a Red Pen
With all the good writing news last week, we took a big loss, too, with news of the death of our dear friend Kae Cheatham. Here is my tribute.
A Celebration at El Ombu de Areco
The first of my dispatches from Argentina on our Antarctic adventure. A day at the ranch had special meaning for us.
The Memoir: Keeping Things in Perspective
I’d been hoping to feature a photo of my book in a celebratory blog post before the end of the year, but publication has been bumped to early 2023.
On Being Gay: Surviving the Daily Assault
We saw another Saturday night massacre of LGBTQ people this past weekend. Hearts are heavy. But I have a different response.
A Piece of Cake on Edisto Island
If you went on a strict diet, what food would you miss the most? My answer surprised me.
He Makes Stock with Shrimp Shells
Our nephew Christopher is not only a well-known branding guru with international clients, but also an expert chef. So a visit with him and his family is always a delicious learning experience.
Mike Coleman 