Author Archives: martykaplan

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a former Westridge colleague and friend, Tim Wright.  Tim directed almost all of Westridge School’s plays and musicals and helped direct the transition from the Braun … Continue reading →

Monday, December 5, 2011 Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day weather-wise.  The sky was absolutely cloudless and temperatures reached the low 70’s.  After breakfast wedecided to walk to Carrefour to return a lightbulb that was dead on arrival and also … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 4, 2011 In spite of the fact that it is Sunday and most stores are usually closed on Sundays, many stores will be open today because there are two holidays this upcoming week on Tuesday and Thursday.  That … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 3, 2011 It is a cold and gray morning here in Valencia.  Susan is about to head out with Zahava in search of a pair of boots and, as soon as I finish this entry, I will head … Continue reading →

Friday, December 2, 2011   Even though we have entered the month of December, the assault of Christmas decorations here in Valencia is noticeably lacking.  The Corte Inglés is all dolled up for Christmas, but most display windows at other … Continue reading →

Thursday, December 1, 2011 The past two weeks have just flown by and it is hard to believe that today is the first day of December.  The weather has been typical fall weather and the fact that it is cool … Continue reading →

Wednesday, November 30, 2011   Yesterday turned out to be a very busy day.  I was up early so that I could be at Neo Gym for my evaluation.  I was introduced to one of the trainers, Enrique, and he … Continue reading →

Tuesday, November 29, 2011   I have just returned from Neo Gym where they did my take-in evaluation that lasted an hour.  They will be designing an exercise program for me and I return tomorrow at 10:00 AM to have … Continue reading →

Monday. November 28, 2011   The forecast for today is cloudy and that will end the string of five consecutive sunny days.  The temperatures have hovered in the 60’s and that has made walking very pleasant.  Susan has headed off … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 27, 2011   Given the fact that we put an end to our visa marathon on Friday, I find it most appropriate that a marathon is being run today in Valencia.  On my way to El Parisien bakery … Continue reading →