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Monthly Archives: March 2011

When One Door Closes

I’m going to pretend that you and me are tucked up on a couch somewhere, a soft squishy couch, mugs filled with something hot and delicious warming our hands as we settle in for a good visit. I’m in need of a friend like you tonight, and a hug, and a good long talk. A…

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How to Get Turned Into A Blue-Spotted Snake in Montenegro

It can be a dangerous business founding a new settlement, especially when that settlement is Budva, Montenegro and you have a few skeletons in your closet. Budva is one of the oldest settlements on the Montenegrin coast, a beautiful fortress-like warren of twisting alleyways, steep stone staircases, and red tiled roofs. According to legend, Budva…

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Pain, A Miracle and Aussie-style Potatoes

Hello dear ones. How I’ve missed you! It’s so good to be back writing to you again after a perfectly ghastly few weeks of misery caused by Ecoli and other things. Ayiyi. I’m so happy to be sitting upright again, basking in a rare moment of glorious sunshine streaming through my windows. It was nearly…

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