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Jan 22, 2025 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
Any day, you just might be surprised by talking to one of your neighbors. Well, I live in a small village, Amorosa (São Bartolomeu de Messines), where people get to know each other, somewhat. We all have a story to tell, some talking more than others, and all the stories are special. One or two of the stories, however, may stand out as being above all the rest, into the realm of spectacular.
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
Here’s a brilliant idea for spreading Christmas joy among our children: a toy-swap. Old toys become familiar, and no longer interesting to their owners. Why not swap them for new ones? “It’s a great way for toys to have a second life,” said Rita Pinto of Castelo de Sonhos, a family charity that has been operating in Silves for 30 years. “Instead of toys just taking up space, they find a new home.”With an eye on saving money and also saving the planet, why throw away perfectly good toys?
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Dec 22, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
When people think of the Algarve, all too often it’s just about the clichés of resorts, beaches, golf, and water parks that come to mind. But there is a whole other beautiful land up in the unspoiled hills of the Algarve’s interior. There are places that tourists never see and can’t imagine. Even most natives or residents of Portugal do not explore these magical hidden gems.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
The city of Silves was buzzing with excitement last Saturday night. It was the public unveiling of a striking new sculpture, entitled “For Freedom They Dreamed and Fought“. The sculpture stands as a memorial to the people from Silves who were political prisoners during Portugal’s military dictatorship (1926-1933) and fascist dictatorship (1933-1974). The dictatorships ended in 1974 with the Carnation Revolution. The iron and composite artwork is four meters high.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
More than 2,000 garden lovers gathered at the Fatacil Showground in Lagoa to meet nursery owners, buy plants and garden supplies, attend workshops, chat with kindred spirits, and learn as much as possible about the art of gardening. The cooler autumn is a good time for planting in the Algarve climate. For the plants, of course it is; but also for the hard working gardeners who are glad to say goodbye to the intense summer heat.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
Question: Who takes better pictures than a professional photographer? Answer: A former professional photographer turned art photographer. As one of those, I often travel somewhere far from home, for the purpose of photographing unfamiliar sights. The excitement of seeing new things gives me a feeling of having fresh eyes. But … this summer I decided to try something different, and have a “stay-cation”, and photograph close to home. I chose Portimão, a city near my home, on the dazzling Algarve coast.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
Since the dawn of humanity, there has been art. Something drives the human spirit to create images that reflect ourselves and life around us. We strive to use our gift of imagination to shape the world. In ancient times, as today, there was painting, sculpture, music, dance, and theatre. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Moors, and many other civilizations contributed indelible artistry to the amalgam of the visual world.
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Sep 2, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
Ouch! The story you are about to read began with a hard fall on an icy sidewalk. New England’s long cold winters were always tedious, but now my wife and I found them treacherous. So, after the painful slip, we longed to escape the ice and snow. We began searching to find a place for a warm vacation. For many Americans, Florida is the default. But we wanted something more … interesting. We turned our gaze eastward, across the Atlantic Ocean, and there was little Portugal, and particularly the Algarve.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
allocine.fr | Eric A. Roth |Robert Zemeckis |Richard McGuire |Richard Mcguire
AccueilCinémaTous les filmsFilms Drame Here – Les plus belles années de notre vie en salle | 1h 44min | Drame, Fantastique De Robert Zemeckis | Par Eric Roth, Robert Zemeckis Avec Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany Titre original Here noter : 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 Synopsis Toute l’équipe de FORREST GUMP revient au cinéma, et vous transporte dans un voyage unique à travers le temps. L’histoire de familles dont les peines, les joies et les moments de doutes se font écho à travers les...
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
portugalresident.com | Eric A. Roth
“When I’m painting, there’s always some great interaction with the people who pass by”When you walk down any city street, there are a lot of things to look at. People, houses, trees, shops, vehicles, signs, etc. But what about art? You might actually be passing by art many times without noticing or caring about it. In more and more cities, there is a popular trend to paint pictures on the big electricity cabinets along the sidewalks.
