The Gift of Time

It was one of those silly, clumsy moments when you wish the earth would open and swallow you up. I’d popped the stuff into the recycling bins. What I hadn’t noticed was the woman walking on the other side of the containers with her two dogs……but Trixy did. She bolted, I [...]

Why I Live Here

The day starts out badly, the rude awakening to a dark morning I am not ready for, the coffee lukewarm, the sense of my soul being elsewhere. The day an average toil; ups and downs, frustrations and humor, contempt and appreciation. Nothing out of the ordinary. Ennui.
In the afternoon the mood [...]

Sharing Cultures

And pictures of the colorful intercultural evening in the square of Los Abrigos as previously mentioned:

Performers from Equador, from Bolivia and from Senegal demonstrated their traditions, and (below) Maria had her foot painted with henna by a lady from Western Sahara:

Where Did Two, Whole Months Go??

It’s ironic that when we are having the most fun, or the most interesting times there is less time to share it with friends via our blogs. So it was with DC and Fredericksburg and North Carolina. That part of my trip which was vacation was marvellous and packed full, but the memories [...]

Thoughts on the New Apartment

Interior of complex. View from our terrace.
This was a move only half my heart and mind wanted. That I will be sharing space again with my sons thrills me. It wasn’t something I expected, and I know it will be a moment in time, so I hope to enjoy every minute, until [...]

Barranco del Infierno

Barranco del Infierno

Originally uploaded by islandmommacanarias

My favorite of the pictures I took on a hike this morning. I haven’t done this, particular hike in ages. It was great to go early (9am) to see the sun rising above the mountain tops. In the valley it is shady and cool, and because of [...]

IMHO Susan Boyle

I can’t remember the last time there was so much fuss in the media, not that she doesn’t deserve it, because if this is what she wants then she richly deserves it. Not being a fan of either tv talent shows nor media “human interest” stories normally, I avoided logging on to YouTube this [...]

Guaza Rastro

I am ambivalent about markets and car boot sales. I love mooching around and finding bargains, but I hate the boob-brushing, sweaty, smoke-stinking closeness which comes as part and parcel of some, like the Sunday Market in Los Cristianos…….some interesting stalls amongst the tourist tat, but forget it…..not to mention €1.50 for a small [...]

Bits and Pieces from a tiring Week

It’s been an odd week, me feeling as if in limbo for some of it, and weekend finds me tired, if not exhausted. I hesitate to use that word, because I have had much more demanding weeks in my life, so I feel guilty about using it, when it is largely self-inflicted and all in [...]

Pitingo

Wonderful, wonderful fusion of flamenco and soul. I am loving this. Just “discovered” him on tv this weekend.