Going non-social?

There are perks. I never liked overlooking windows in my back garden. My idea of sharing on social platforms was always to keep connected with family and people I already knew. Yes, admittedly, there is some degree of nosiness, but in a healthy way, at least from my part. Several years followed with a lotContinue reading “Going non-social?”

First cub out

These last five years have been an absolute rollercoaster. Dropping our daughter off at her Uni accommodation was as exhausting as emotional. Living and studying through COVID, amidst a generation that uses social media to intimidate and manipulate others without mercy, did not make our task any easier, as we tried to hold them afloatContinue reading “First cub out”

Overtourism

Last week 16 people lost their lives in one (if not the most iconic) Lisbon trams. We should see this as a warning to the tourism over-crowded countries. Something must be done. And I’m not referring only to these beast old vehicles’ regular maintenance. I’m talking about the excessive tourism that’s gone out of hand,Continue reading “Overtourism”

No judging

We’ve all been there. For the first time my son got absolutely shit-faced. Barely a teenager. That’s why he was asking if I was working from home today… Went through our bar and picked the heaviest spirit available. Found at St. Mary’s church back yard, nearly completely out of it. He could barely talk, letContinue reading “No judging”