Beesands
May 8, 2024
We decided to stay Devon local and “pretend” we went away. Having stopped by here on Sunday, we returned to Beesands Beach on Bank Holiday Monday for lunch and a coast walk… … More Beesands
Tag: tourism
What Is Not “Political”?
May 2, 2024
A basic definition of “politics” is “Who gets what, when, how.” Meaning “politics” is always in all of our lives and is inescapable… … More What Is Not “Political”?
(Some Recent) Threads Of Thinking
March 8, 2024
I have over this last week been dipping into social media (mostly to take my mind off events) and in particular kept track of some interesting threads – because I thought they might be amusing and/or useful here. And, so, here we go… … More (Some Recent) Threads Of Thinking
The Matter Of Time
February 21, 2024
The likely bigger reason a smaller percentage of Americans have passports is probably not about them having no “need” to go abroad for a holiday, nor even about some “narrow-mindedness”… … More The Matter Of Time
Le Weekend In Roscoff
October 16, 2023
We arrived at the French port at 8 am… … More Le Weekend In Roscoff
Magna Carta’s Neighbo(u)rhood
October 5, 2023
Being actually ALONE at my table, I was using my phone, too – I was reading a Kindle book and also checking the net from time to time. I also find wait staff are rather more attentive and talkative when you are alone. Maybe they feel sorry for you? … More Magna Carta’s Neighbo(u)rhood
On El Galeón
September 25, 2023
“‘Tis impossible! The Spanish fleet! In Dartmouth!”🇪🇸🇬🇧😂 … More On El Galeón
The “Moving” Crowd
September 18, 2023
We do NOT “move” from the U.S. to “Foreign Country ‘A’” just because we happen to feel like it. In order to make that country our place of “domicile,” we require that country’s permission… … More The “Moving” Crowd
Morning In Paignton
September 15, 2023
Wandering around, and pausing for a few minutes here and there sitting on benches – also checking social media on my phone, or reading from the Kindle app, and even typing a few notes about my own new manuscript – in the sunshine, sure beat hanging out in the car place while waiting. … More Morning In Paignton
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