Monthly Archives: October 2013

Hanging out in a spa

Posted on October 28, 2013 by stillalife

I grew up in the Age of Prudery, which accounts for not having spent many hours of my life running around naked in spas.  But that changed Saturday. I can think of two exceptions before my recent experience. My husband … Continue reading →

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A ‘pique’ experience

Posted on October 24, 2013 by stillalife

“What has been your peak experience so far?” asked a Swedish-American tourist sitting with his wife at a table next to us in a sidewalk cafe in Madrid. My husband and I both stumbled around for an answer, but couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Tall in the saddle in Amsterdam

Posted on October 21, 2013 by stillalife

I take it all back, that is, what I said in my last post about Europeans being so much like North Americans in appearance and dress. That was before Amsterdam. My first clue that we were in a different environment … Continue reading →

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The sameness of the world

Posted on October 12, 2013 by stillalife

Europe. The United States. The first is characterized by much older buldings, many statues of dead kings and queens, better bread and pastries, and a better public transportation system, at least compared to the one where I live. There are … Continue reading →

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From burgers to baguettes

Posted on October 5, 2013 by stillalife

Since my last post was on the perfect burger, I realize that now talking about French bread, crepes and croissants is making me sound like a serious foodie, which I’m not. The problem is that my husband and I are … Continue reading →

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