The Seventh Age, sans eyes sans teeth, sans everything
In the literary marathon I set myself, there has to be a moment when the bell is rung and one re-enters the stadium. The Seventh Age is that moment. From
Developing kindness!
In our current worldwide situation, as we only now start to emerge from an unprecedented pandemic that will continue to impact all of our lives in the future, surely now
Atlantic therapy
With a privileged location spanning 200 kilometres of coast, the Algarve is the perfect place to take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of the Atlantic Ocean. From the Greek “thálassa”,
Portugal’s past, Putin’s future
COMMENT It is increasingly possible that President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine could be his downfall, not so much because of sanctions imposed by the West but because of condemnation
Joie de vivre
Looking at Thomas Bossard’s paintings, it is impossible not to smile The humanity and humour imbued in Thomas Bossard’s works are just too much. His quirky illustrative characters, his chefs
Residents of Portugal from other parts of the world – so what should we call ourselves?
During a recent conversation with Amy Glasser, 65, a retired American who lives in Lagos with her husband Sonny Meehan, 73, also a retired social worker, she made the point
London Calling
Now is the winter of our discontent! Winter has been kind to London. Relatively mild and with lots of sunshine, the final months of the old year and then January
Tax is not taxing unless it’s in Portugal
Dear Editor, My wife and I took residency in Portugal in 2017 though still commuted between here and the UK. Before coming to Portugal, I contacted HMRC with regards to
The importance of ‘play’
As an educator, I have always championed the importance of free play for children of all ages. Indeed, now more than ever, it is my strong belief that it is
Cooperation not conflict if we hope to survive climate change
COMMENT So much aggression across the world is making it increasingly difficult to focus even here in peaceful Portugal on the biggest threat of all to the future of humanity: