I had the privilege of attending the wedding ceremony of a dear friend. It wasn’t just a wedding, though; it was a family affair.
“Isn’t that true of any wedding?” you might be thinking. You’d be right, of course. Two people come together, and, usually, their families are there to witness their vows to each other.
This one was special though. Let me start earlier.
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Hear that big ol’ jet engine roar. I think that’s the line from a song.
I love it.
Not the song, but the sound of a jet engine.
As I was driving recently, I heard that rumbling roar from overhead. I didn’t even look for the plane, but I knew exactly what it was.
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There’s something really satisfying about completing a jigsaw puzzle.
Well, any puzzle really. Crossword, soduko, escape room. Or anything like a puzzle that you’re trying to figure out.
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When people hear I’m moving to Portugal, inevitably they will ask, “Why Portugal?”
I give the short answer. When I travel, I consider if it’s some place I’d like to live. Portugal was a definite yes. It was beautiful, and the people were friendly.
The long answer is, well, long. And it starts in Spain.
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