Live as you dream?
I think we can safely say that Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) has now given way to Trump Arousal Syndrome, as the psychotic spotlight moves from the “lefties losing it”, to
The December 2024 Night Sky
Welcome to the December night sky. This is the month of the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. This year, it is on December 21, and it happens when the
Happy hormones and neurotransmitters: Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a naturally recurring hormone that also functions as a neurotransmitter. It’s called the “love and cuddles” drug because it drives your attachment behaviours and relationships, especially your intimate
Anxious, my ar…mpit!
In conversation with a dear Portuguese friend recently, I was triggered, or more accurately re-triggered, by mention of a YouTube video that you too may have had a reaction to
Time to sow your seeds
Now is the time to look at your store of seed, either commercially bought or gathered from your own garden. Seeds need three things to germinate – moisture, air and
Megalithism in North Alentejo
Lectures will take place in São Brás de Alportel and Lagoa On Tuesday, December 3, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Professor Jorge
First school Biodiversity Forest in Algoz
Students used the Miyawaki principles of planting In 2023, Escola EB 2,3 Algoz was selected to house the first Biodiversity Forest to be planted as part of Rotary Club of
The UK budget tax reforms
The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presented her much-anticipated first Budget on October 30. It aims to strengthen the foundations of the economy and deliver change by protecting working people, fixing
Cassoulet
“My dream is to die with an oven full of cassoulet” – a phrase once said by Étienne Rousselot, founder of the iconic Hostellerie Etienne, a restaurant dedicated to cassoulet
Algarve Business Awards: SandyBlue’s success continues
On November 8, SandyBlue was thrilled to be part of the prestigious 2024 Algarve Business Awards. This annual event brought together the Algarve’s vibrant business community to celebrate the past