Beyond sun and sand: the benefits of cold exposure at the beach
Now that spring is upon us, the weather is a little warmer and the sun has started to shine a little brighter. With spring comes the promise of longer days,
The 1974 Revolution: a look back
So much has changed in Portugal since the Revolution 49 years ago, and even the Revolution itself will be better understood with a special study to be published as part
Celebrating vinyl records
There seems to be a commemorative day for everything, and I discovered that today (April 20) is National Vinyl Record Day – in Brazil! It made me laugh that there
What is art and why is creativity so important?
Art reflects our history, traditions, culture, and something about ourselves. It allows us to dive deep into different topics, our emotions and provides opportunity to reflect on. As French artist Paul
Crucial foreign affairs issues
Portugal continues to keep a close eye on foreign affairs all over the world, even though it has greatly downsized and is now just a small country on the sidelines
Home not-so-sweet home
When I retired, one of my goals in life was to NEVER see snow again. A lifetime of Michigan winters in the US was enough. I was doing well with
Is it just ME? Oh my word!
“Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional!” Call me an old April fool if you will – after all, it is my birthday next Thursday, the BIG six-zero,
Anglo-Portuguese alliances and ruptures
The pride and prejudice of two great nations Since October 2022, a series of papers has been published by Academia.edu which purport to show a deterioration of political and social
Lisbon is an art gallery
Lisbon has seen huge growth in recent years. The property market is booming, new galleries emerging, a mix of artists arriving to an already exciting creative scene. Conservative modern chic
The answer is blowin’ in the wind
What is the best way forward to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions in the battle to limit global warming? Now you know the answer – well, one of the










