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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“What’s the date today?” my friend asked. I sighed as I replied, “I don’t know,” and reached for my phone to check.
“Isn’t that great?” he asked. He was referencing the fact it was a Monday and neither of us had to work or know the date. He’s retired, and I work flex hours part-time. Neither of us have to know the date most of the time. I usually get by on knowing the day of the week.
The funny thing is, I’ve kind of always been this way, thanks to my career as a journalist.
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