- Until the Moon Rose [Moon over Coimbra, Portugal by Paulo Brandão]
- Why I’m Making a Syllabus for a Class That Doesn’t Exist I used to read as a simple, unobtrusive way to unwind. Not so much anymore. I don’t like to read for fun. Maybe I’m really, really missing being in school. Maybe that’s also why, with all else I’ve “got goin’ on,” I’m going into my 3rd year as Rob Gallagher’s TA for a foundation course in […]
- Inverno It is finally 50 degrees and rainy in Los Angeles today. It is our variation of January. And all of the misty fog and damp greys remind me of winters in Portugal where we’d all huddle near an electric heater with mugs of tea, waiting it out together. The pause that winter brings–when you actually […]
- I Wish You Could Walk There With Me I’ve been back in Portugal for just about a day or two and being here feels like waking up from a 3 hour nap when you’ve been accidentally exhausted. I pretty much can’t stop smiling. And it feels like home. Also of note: the Cascais sunshine has caused me to want to tip-toe back into […]
- 6/ I Remember Gus the Cat We had to leave him in Portugal with a new family, but he’s keeping busy as he is very well read. And very socially-connected.
- Haircuts and Jesus as a Punkista Portuguese Stylist Today I went to my stylist Alex and asked him to please give me a much shorter haircut than normal. I’d like something crazier and fun but please, I can’t be bothered to use a “flat-iron” or whatever you call those things, so just make it easy for me to work with. Alex: But why […]
- Oh Lisbon; Angus and Julia Stone I would like to walk through the above average alleys of Lisbon this evening. Since I cannot, I’m going to a house show in my friend’s living room. I like music and couches and dinner happening all at once. Rumor has it that the second band is going to play the entirety of Abbey Road. […]
- day 28 / portugal is made of music + verandas Christian Uhler / Estoril, Portugal / Summer 2008
- day 25 / break at the fado house 1:30 am / Alfama District / Lisbon, Portugal / Dane Uhler
- day 18 / a good turn Malveira de Serra, Portugal
- day 7 / oh, lisboa
- [Holga] For Elise, on her 21st It is just past 22:00, love. Soon the late-night shwarma stand will be open down the street at Carcavelos beach. Let’s go. I’ll buy you an imperial.