Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Yesterday began as most Mondays do.  We had breakfast; straightened things up a bit and then hopped on to the computer to catch up on the news of the day.  I worked on the blog and … Continue reading →

Monday, January 30, 2012 I am about to head off to the gym for a bit of cardio and some exercise.  Susan will do Pilates early this afternoon.  This evening I will be attending a lecture by French magician, David … Continue reading →

Sunday, January 29, 2012 It’s sunny again in Valencia after a brief bout with rain early Saturday morning.  Since most of the rain fell between 1:00 and 8:00 it really had no effect on yesterday’s activities.  Klaus and Zahava are … Continue reading →

Saturday, January 28, 2012 I can’t believe it.  It’s Saturday and we have nothing planned.  However, I have the sneaking suspicion that we will find something that will fill up our day.  We have not been to any museums this … Continue reading →

Friday, January 27, 2012 Today’s paper focuses on the seriousness of the unemployment crisis in Spain in general and in Valencia in particular.  In Valencia the unemployment rate is a pinch above 25%.  That figure is not considered to be … Continue reading →

January 26, 2012 Yesterday was a low-energy and minimal-activity day.  The technician for our cable company, Ono, was supposed to call in the morning between 9:00 and 12:00 to let us know when he would be arriving.  That call never … Continue reading →

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 I am thinking that the cold that has attacked everyone else we know is now trying to settle into my body.  My throat is scratchy and a touch sore.  I will closely monitor how things progress … Continue reading →

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 We are having lunch with good friend and magician Rafael Benatar today.  Rafa was in town to talk with Pepe about Magic Agora and to do a lecture at last night’s CIVAC meeting.  He heads back … Continue reading →

Monday, January 23, 2012 The only thing missing from yesterday’s adventure was for us to dream about Chinese food because, as fate would have it, we had Chinese food for brunch and for dinner.  This is how it all came … Continue reading →

Sunday, January 22, 2012 In a few hours we will be off to The Ginger Loft for a Chinese New Year’s brunch.  Mike has promised some interesting surprises and we are looking forward to it.  Ofelia and Brian will be … Continue reading →