Category Archives: Family and Friends

It Was a Very Good Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by susanvida

It is December 31, and I thought I’d take a moment or two to look back on the year 2012- and what a year it was! We began the year with and intimate dinner at La Fórcola, one of our … Continue reading →

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Puchero con Paquita

Posted on January 8, 2012 by susanvida

Marty and I find ourselves most fortunate as we have met some wonderful people in Valencia who share their homes and family with us. Saturday was just such a day.  Pepe had invited us to spend the afternoon in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 28, 2011 by susanvida

I always find that period between Thanksgiving and New Years one filled with angst.    Too much shopping, too many unhappy-looking people buying things they can’t afford, and just too much tension.  There are often high expectations all too often resulting … Continue reading →

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The Ladies Who Lunch

Posted on December 3, 2011 by susanvida

Yesterday I spent a delightful 3 hours over lunch at Refugio with my friend Zahava.  We had met here in Valencia 3 years ago at Yom Kippur services.  Each time I have returned, we have caught up with each other.  … Continue reading →

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