Stories Dictators Tell
An overview of common stories that dictatorships and despotic regimes tell to justify their power and policies.
New Choices Abound in 2017: Richard Lachmann’s Lisbon Restaurant Reviews
The restaurant scene in Lisbon is getting more interesting and exciting year by year, as described in this 2017 roundup of seafood, Indian, desserts, and more.
The Wildfires in Portugal: How You Can Help
The impact of the June 2017 wildfires in Portugal and how readers of this blog can help the victims of the fire.
My Own International House Hunt
Three houses that represent the range of what buyers seeking golden visas may find in Portugal.
So You Want to Take the Next Step: Buying a Home in Portugal
Advice for foreigners who, like the pop star Madonna, are looking to buy a house or apartment and establish residency in Portugal.
In Faro, My First Visit to the Algarve
My first trip to the Algarve, to the city of Faro, with a boat trip to a wildlife preserve and many pictures.
Robert Reich Speaks in Lisbon
On holiday in Lisbon, U.S. economist Robert Reich stopped at my husband's university to talk about inequality and what Portugal is doing right.
A Visit from the Pope
Some thoughts on being in Portugal at the time of the Pope's visit to Fátima to canonize two of the children who saw the Virgin Mary in 1917.
Arriving in Lisbon: A Charming Place in a New Neighborhood
About the Santos-o-Novo convent where we're staying, cruise ships, and a new part of the city to explore.
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Thoughts on the House passage of a draconian repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and on withdrawing rights people have enjoyed and come to take for granted.
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