R. Doug Wicker — Author | Stories of Mystery and Adventure

January 8, 2019 · 10:57 am

What to watch for during tonight’s presidential address

My prognostication for today:

Tonight the president will declare a national emergency, and announce that he’s going to dip into DoD monies to build his wall
He’ll then declare victory, and sign appropriations bills post haste
The government will be up and running by next Monday
His wall will then be stopped by the courts because he misallocated appropriated monies not designated by Congress for an ’emergency’ he cannot show exists, but by then he’ll have extracted himself from the no-win government shutdown position into which he placed himself

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January 7, 2019 · 5:35 am

54 Days at Sea — Heading back via the Azores

Ponta Delgada, Azores

After two days in Lisbon, it was time to head for another Portuguese port of call, but this one was days away. We left Lisbon on May 4, began our return transatlantic crossing, and stopped three days later in Ponta Delgada in the Azores.

Ursula posing by a cute Aixam Scouty

This Portuguese destination has at least one thing in common with Lisbon. Decorative tile-work:

Ponta Delgada, Azores

The buildings are also quite similar to what we’ve seen elsewhere in Portugal:

Ponta Delgada, Azores

Of course, this wouldn’t be Old World without the obligatory fortress:

Ponta Delgada, Azores

Now let’s take a look at some other sights here in Ponta Delgada:

Ponta Delgada, Azores

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January 4, 2019 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — 54 Days at Sea, Lisbon favorites 3

Gone Fishin’

Following today’s Fun Photo Friday, I’ll be rerunning some of my Christmas Season articles, including two humor pieces, how to photograph Christmas lights (three-part series), and some Christmas light photo series. Look for a return to the 54 Days at Sea series on December 31, when we’ll begin the transatlantic crossover back to the U.S. with a stop in the Azores.

Lisbon Fun Photo Friday #3: