🏖 Beach day.
Strangers on the Road in Portugal
Sunday, November 27, 2022
I am ready to share this story now. I have cooled down. Actually I cooled down once we were back at our B&B, but it has just taken me a while to get this story written down. My wife and I were in the small town of Alcácer do Sal in Portugal a couple of months ago (more on the reason behind that later, in another post). The town is situated on the river Sado about fifty minutes drive south of Lisbon.
And while I am speaking of what we watched last night, a week or so ago we also watched Sydney, about the life of Sydney Poitier. I knew next to nothing about him and found the documentary fascinating. Filmed before Poitier died earlier this year, one is treated to his lovely voice narrating his own story. 🍿
We watched Official Competition last night. An art house film and comedy. Very well acted by the small cast. I just wish that I spoke Spanish so that I didn’t have to rely on the subtitles. 🍿
Well the high surf warning from the last couple of days has now been extended through to Sunday morning. Not much surfing will be happening as these large waves are causing the ocean to be a frothy wash.
I am not a surfer but I am find myself in awe of the big winter swells that come to these islands. This swell was meant to have waves peaking at 20 to 30 feet. The photo and video below do no justice to the power of the ocean and the visual experience, but hopefully they will give you a taste.
I sit quietly while waiting for the final guests to arrive. We are eating soon.
The Hawaiian inmates of Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona celebrate the Makahiki festival. The Makahiki season began at sunrise on November 16th and runs for four months. This particular celebration lasted through the day.
As someone who has worked with the inmates at the Correctional Centre here on Maui, helping to facilitate men’s circles, I feel that it is wonderful that the inmates in Arizona were afforded this opportunity.
📺 Watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
A walk to the mailbox revealed the arrival of November’s collection from Field Notes.
I love waking up on holiday mornings. It is so quiet. None of the traffic with people on their way to work.
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 →
All is still and calm outside tonight. There is a high surf warning in effect until Friday night and tomorrow strong winds forecast, along with a drop in temperature. So tonight feels like the calm before the storm.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 →
That’s the kitchen knives sharpened in readiness for tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 →
Ready for tomorrow’s gathering.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 →
Currently re-reading: Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chodron. I come back to this book from time to time. I need to. 📚
I just ate a lot of ice cream. Analysts do your work…
Sometimes life feels like a grind, as if there is always something waiting in the wings to jump out and floor me.
🌧️ I'm surprised that we haven't floated away following the rain last night, and this morning for that matter.
Today was a day of unexpected necessity. We are looking after my stepdaughter’s dog, Bronx, while she is away for work. Last night he threw up on a rug in our house while we were watching White Lotus.
So this morning I went to rent a carpet cleaner. The rug is looking better and is now drying. A residue stain is visible, though thankfully Bronx happened to be sick under a coffee table, so it should not be too apparent.
🥗 A day of sharing food with good friends. What more is needed?