Author Archives: martykaplan

Saturday, February 25, 2012 I first met Sam Levy in December of 1963,  Susan and I had been dating for about a month and she invited me to join her family for dinner so that her folks could have an … Continue reading →

Friday, February 24, 2012 It was Wednesday afternoon when Susan received a call from her brother telling her that earlier that day her father had been taken to the hospital in very serious condition. He had coded on the way … Continue reading →

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Vilma is working with Susan at her computer.  They are finishing her application for a visitor’s visa to the United States.  The next step will be to make an appointment with the US Embassy and Madrid … Continue reading →

Tuesday. February 21, 2012 Welcome to what is being called The Valencian Spring and it has nothing to do with the weather.  Students have taken to the streets to protest the proposed cuts in education and the overreaction of the … Continue reading →

Monday, February 20, 2012 Hopefully today will be a day when everything returns to normal.  My cold is just about gone so I will head back to the gym shortly.  I will meet with Melissa at 4:30 and will mosey … Continue reading →

Sunday, February 19, 2012 Today’s agenda includes a visit to La Matandeta to help Ofelia celebrate her birthday.  Here is a link to Episode 12 of SPAIN: ON THE ROAD AGAIN where Mario and Gwyneth visit La Matandeta. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYs9TFaEibQ&feature=related We … Continue reading →

Saturday, February 18, 2012 Yesterday Susan called me around noon and told me that after her visit to the acupuncturist she had decided to go to the beach and shoot some photos.  She invited me to join her and see … Continue reading →

Friday, February 17, 2012 Susan is off to the acupuncturist and I am debating whether I will return to the gym today or wait until next week when the cold will have finally left my body completely.  We have tickets … Continue reading →

Thursday, February 15, 2012 After Tuesday’s events, yesterday seemed like a bit of a letdown.  We paid a morning visit to the Central Market and replenished our supply of ham, cheese, tuna, fruits and vegetables and when we had safely … Continue reading →

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 It’s beginning to look a lot like Fallas!  When we opened the persianas this morning, we discovered that lights had been hung on Calle Borrull in anticipation of the upcoming March events.  We have been told … Continue reading →