Author: Greg

  • Internet Withdrawal Issues

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    Greg

    Upon checking into out Air B &B, we were advised that the wifi was not working. The representative told us that they were working on the issue. It took until today (May 17th) for it to get fixed As soon as the withdrawal symptoms subside a bit, I will get this website functioning and try…

  • Off to Rome

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    Greg

    May 13, 2024 Yes, today I leave for Rome. I am travelling with my daughter, Marley, her husband, Brandon, and my 9 month-old granddaughter, Payton. Ever since I took Latin in high school, I have wanted to visit Rome so I am really looking forward this trip. I will be tweaking the website soon to…

  • What is in a touch.

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    Greg

    An article on caring for patients in hospice that I recently read, recommended that the caregiver touch the patient. The author suggested that the effect of a simple physical touch was to make the patient feel better. This assertion did not seem to be earth-shattering and made intuitive sense to me. By simple observation, physical…

  • Stephen Colbert’s Interview of Paul Simon

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    Greg

    Paul Simon was a guest of Stephen Colbert on the The Late Show on March 15, 2024. For whatever reason (probably an association in my mind with some happy times as young man), the songs of Simon and Garfunkel still resonate with me 50+ years later. I did not happen to watch this particular show…

  • Website Update

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    Greg

    It has now been a month since I returned from the trip to Portugal and Spain and it has not been easy (in part, because of a cold) to re-establish my normal routine. This website has not received the necessary attention to change it so that its emphasis is not simply that of a travel-oriented…

  • Hello and Goodbye to Existential

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    Greg

    Rightly or wrongly, I have always felt that I had a reasonably good vocabulary (although sometimes when playing Scrabble I have some doubts). There are good reasons why I should have a good vocabulary: However, good vocabulary or not, there are some words which I struggle to understand or to use. In fact, my mind…

  • Delight at the Check-out

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    Greg

    Back from my holiday in Portugal and Spain, I find myself very relaxed and enjoying being  home. I feel very appreciative of what being home means. My own bed feels great. It is nice to be able to do laundry when I want and to know how to operate the machines. My  normal routines feel…

  • Delightful!! – A Post-Trip Thought

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    Greg

    I have to confess that I have some of the habits which modern technology has gifted to our species. Even though I find myself criticizing others for doing so, I spend too much time staring at screens whether it’s the television, the computer or my phone. I realize that much of this screen time is…

  • March 8 – Travel back to North America

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    Greg

    The evening of March 7th found us in an Air B & B in Lisbon. After a simple burger dinner nearby, we spent the evening preparing (sadly) to return home. With a morning flight, rental car return and check-in, we wanted to be at the airport early and managed to do so. Our flights consisted…

  • March 7th – Porto back to Lisbon – afternoon post

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    Greg

    We took our time in Porto before leaving, having coffee and bit to eat before leaving about noon. The traffic in Porto was slow and tricky but, with his trusty phone, Jesse did a good job of getting us out of the city. With a couple of stops, we arrived safely in Lisbon and settled…

  • March 7th – Returning to Lisbon from Porto

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    Greg

    I am writing this post at a quiet early moment on the 7th before everyone else is awake. It is our last full day in Portugal. Today, we will make our way back to Lisbon for our flights to New York and Seattle and finally the drive home to B.C. i have enjoyed the trip…

  • Porto – March 6th

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    Greg

    I do not drink much anymore but was able to put my fraternity training to good use today when, in the sunshine, we went for a port tasting at 11:30 a.m. on relatively (in relation to most of this trip) stomaches. Left foot, right foot … repeat. I am exaggerating but I did feel a…