Exactly one block away from my pad, BPI Bank sponsored an outdoor art event called The Génesis Project. Our world has evolved for thousands of years, before being faced with the pace of modern life. Sebastião Salgado, through his Génesis project, seeks the origins of the world and the planet in which we live.The Foundation …
I woke up this morning & went right back to bedTangled thoughts keep pouring through my troubled headI feel like my heart, is no longer made of goldIt all fell apart, & now I’m just getting oldI’ll wake up tomorrow, and hope that I can tryIf things happen for a reason, well just tell me …
(Video at page bottom)Have you ever walked on art? Sometimes I feel like I'm walking in an artist's masterpiece that's hanging in a museum! Intricate design is everywhere! From the centuries old buildings to the well maintained cobblestone streets. Even the sidewalks and plazas have been painstakingly assembled with ornate detail. The best part? I …
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(Video at bottom of page)It was a gorgeous day and I was lucky enough to have a friend offer to give me a tour outside of Lisbon so we jumped in her car and took off! Portugal has such beauty! First we stopped at Praia do Guincho, (Guincho Beach), which was amazing! The sights, sounds …
Merry Christmas, everyone! Feliz Natal meus amigos! I made this video as my Christmas card to the world because I’m grateful for all the small things, big things and everything in between! And, I’m thinking of and missing my Mother and Father so much, as it’s their first Christmas in heaven together.Peace ~ Love ~ …
On the streets of LisboaLives interactExchange and move onVacant of possibilities ofWhat we could becomeOr what should we become?How much is free willHow much is puppet strings?The new normal sucksBut I can’t be negativeWe’re all in survival modeFeeders and trust funds alikeListening to monotone advice butThe preacher says we are in the last daysHead for …
On my stroll through the labyrinth of cobblestone and store fronts, I found myself stepping into a local wine store, (imagine that). It was a very contemporary store with a super nice sales girl that twisted my arm until I agreed to sample some of the stock! I eventually gave in and sampled a most …
The beauty of all of this? I don’t know what I don’t know! Each day brings something new, each day brings a different smile, each day brings a different inspiration. Each day, the beauty of Lisbon draws it closer to my heart. The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. …
The wake up callA cold showerOne, or two, or three sit-upsOne hopeful prayerA bird flying in wings of despairIs the world becoming a Pink Floyd video from an outtake of The Wall?Characters masked up moving in lineNo longer sure of what they’re supposed to be afraid ofThey just know they’re supposed to be afraid. But....Let’s …
A rainy morning in Portugal! Yes it rains here too! Sometimes a very hard rain!! I took this video from my window this morning. If this doesn't stop, it looks like a perfect day to study one of my new Portuguese language books! #silverlining Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it’s stormy …
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