Amy suggested the following challenge for the March Madness bloggers, so here goes: Three things I learned from my father. 1- Money is a tool, not a religion. 2- Be creative and always ask “What if?” 3- Genius and insanity … Continue reading →
One thing we noticed as we drove through Galicia is how clean it was. The people were all out sweeping streets. Buildings were in good repair. The houses are either painted a variety of colors, or many of them have … Continue reading →
Yesterday, the weather report began calling for sleet throughout the night and snow accumulating at 6 – 10 inches today. It is winter’s last big show of the year in St. Louis. Since all of my schools were bound to … Continue reading →
The excellent and aptly named website: Secretplaces.com, even with its wonderful descriptions and beautiful pictures, didn’t prepare us for the reality of Casa Perfeuto Maria in the tiny hamlet of Cabana Mauro; which is 10K north of Serra de Outes; … Continue reading →
We’ve got some wonderful new neighbors. I could tell I was going to like them when they moved in this fall. But, it wasn’t until two nights ago (Feb. 29th) that I realized just how much. This is the display … Continue reading →
I tend to develop a photographic obsession unique to each trip we take. To only name a few, I’ve worked my way through door knockers, road signs, street dogs, & vegetable stands. In Galicia it was horreos. As we crossed … Continue reading →