of lajes goodness: part III

On Sunday, March 30, my husband and I arrived at the Lajes Field airport just as they opened.  We are both neurotically punctual and wanted to give ourselves plenty of time to get checked in--especially when traveling with three pets.  After we checked in, we returned to what had been out beautiful home for the...

ancient gods and contemporary circumstances (II)

Last night was the opening for my Ancient Gods and Contemporary Circumstances exhibition.  I had previously displayed this body of work earlier this year at the Academia de Juventude, shortly after its completion.  I am very proud of this recent series, and I have received a generally positive response.  I think many people share my fascination...

365 good days: #287

I received the marketing for my upcoming exhibition next month.  I am super excited to have the opportunity to show my Ancient Gods and Contemporary Circumstances exhibition here on the islands.  My first exhibition of this series was well received by those who saw it.  However, the weather the night of my opening was awful...

365 good days: #278

It is October, but today was sunny and warm.  It felt like the island was giving us one more day of real summer, and I didn't want to waste it.  My husband and I went to the Quatro Ribeiras swimming hole.  I don't think we could have asked for a more perfect afternoon.  Surprisingly, very...

guest post: week three in the azores

This is the final post of Sam's three part guest blog based on her time spent here on Terceira with me.  Click on the text if you are interested in Week One and Week Two of her perspective on our Azorean Island Friends Adventure. Azores Day 15: I'm Getting What I Came Here For (it's...

guest post: week two in the azores

My favorite Samantha took a journey over the Atlantic (at least half of it) to come and visit me here, on the beautiful island of Terceira.  I have mentioned her several times in my 365 Good Days posts (Week 1 of her island adventure can be read in this guest post), however, she has also...

365 good days: #242

Another beautiful beach day--to be honest, it was partly cloudy.  However, the ocean was beautiful.  I had wonderful company, and the water was jellyfish-free.

my love of a quiet island life…

Local village festivals are a beautifully quaint and genuine part of summer life on Terceira.  I have seen flags, branches, flowers and quilts decorate roadside, fences, streets, balconies and windowsills of the houses.  Along the main roads of each village during their festival week, each home comes alive with vibrant color.  Decorations light up the main...

365 good days: #240

We went out on the renowned Fernado Island Tour for another going-away celebration for another friend (and co-worker of my husband).  A Fernando Island Tour includes going out to dinner at a super good local restaurant with a lot of people you like, or maybe some you don't particularly like (there are usually 15 -...