Lisbon

Portugal is an ancient culture with a modern day pizzazz.  The cobble stone streets and ceramic facade of old buildings give it a touch of a bygone era.  The old palaces of Sintra and the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic Ocean give it a … [Read more...]

The Turmoil Within

She is Russian. Her father who lives in Russia supports the Putin carnage in Ukraine. She can’t understand it.  It is not her world view.  It saddens her to see the blood shed and the dichotomy in perspectives on this war.   Her best friends are … [Read more...]

The Human Cost of War

In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.Herodotus … [Read more...]

Off the Record

We should choose our words wisely.  A patient ear to hear our story, a few cocktails in our system, and the “off the record” conversation takes over. We pour out our hearts and our minds.   News flash — nothing is really ever off the record. … [Read more...]