As a pretty strict lock-down here continues for the next few weeks, life is pretty simple – work, studying Greek, reading, walks, and a fair amount of cooking. It’s nice to be sharing meals again after so many solo quarantine ones. Though it has taken some adjusting . . . During my time at Food… Continue reading Life’s Small Discoveries
A Wee Snow
Yesterday’s events weighed heavily on me as I awoke this morning. It all feels surreal still. So many tough issues facing the world these days. One thing that’s nearly universally helpful to lift my spirits is a good brisk walk. I try to take one here each day to help get a feel for this… Continue reading A Wee Snow
Happy Hogmanay, you say?
Hogmanay (pronounced: Hog-MA-nay) is what New Year’s Eve celebrations are called in Scotland. Thanks to a gift membership to the National Trust for Scotland*, I was able to join a recent webinar they Scottish Winter Traditions where I learned that Hogmanay has been celebrated as a multi-day holiday for centuries. In some ways, it’s been… Continue reading Happy Hogmanay, you say?
Welcome!
Hello and Welcome to the Wee Isle Life Blog! As I shared news of my plans to move to Scotland, a number of family, friends and colleagues said they wanted to hear about my adventures (and misadventures) adapting to my new life. If you’re one of those folks, as my mother’s beloved Barry Manilow would… Continue reading Welcome!