How is it that this place feels so familiar? That question was one of the first things that popped into my head when our plane landed on São Miguel, one of the nine islands of the Azores. I had never been to the Azores before, and so it was unexplainable how at-home I felt right … Continue reading Iberian Adventures #1 (The Azores Islands: São Miguel)
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An Attempt at Poetry
While taking my dog out for a jog just the other day, life felt good, the weather felt great, and I felt inspired to write a poem. The morning was quite lovely with a soft breeze, although heavy clouds started rolling in as the day continued. It was raining by the early afternoon, but the … Continue reading An Attempt at Poetry
Saudade
“The Portuguese call it saudade: a longing for something so indefinite as to be indefinable. Love affairs, miseries of life, the way things were, people already dead, those who left and the ocean that tossed them on the shores of a different land — all things born of the soul that can only be felt.” … Continue reading Saudade
Travel Adventures: Portugal
As you may have noticed, I'm sort of branching out with the blog and not just limiting myself to writing about being a mom. I've been examining my life, flipping through my photo albums, rereading some of my old journals, browsing various websites and books, and gathering ideas from my family and friends for new … Continue reading Travel Adventures: Portugal
Moxie and Mishaps 