So today, while editing the Living Hope magazine (for the umpteenth time!), I was grooving out to some Classical music online. It helps to both calm my mind as well as block out external noise (aka more interesting things than editing). Normally my Ipod’s my hero for the day in that respect, but forgetting to…
Category: Personal
Mexico and Brazil: Economy
Undoubtedly, Mexico and Brazil are the two most powerful economies in Latin America, both are Regional Powers, both are Members of the G20, and both are poised to continue growing and industrializing if their governments manage the economy in a good manner. In the little time I have been in Brazil, I have observed several…
Happy Birthday Brasilia
So over a week ago (April 21st to be exact) was the 50th anniversary of the construction of Brasilia. Conveniently it also fell on the Brazilian holiday “Tiradentes” which celebrates a martyr of sorts during the independence process of the country. We got the day off of work and did some wonderful things with it! …
Rock star for a day
As I sit at home, preparing my classes for the next week (and yes, it will be a busy one, I’m mostly preparing myself mentally 🙂 I’ve decided to get caught up here. Let me tell you about last Sunday. Susan asked if I wanted to join them on a trip to IABC, an Adventist…
Upcoming stars….
Keep your eyes open for my blog’s newest guest contributors (starting next week hopefully). I’m making… er… letting my Advanced English class start producing some creative writing essays. You’ll all get to see a glimpse inside some of the brightest minds I know, while they learn to communicate as effectively as possible in English. Hope you enjoy the unique…
Murderous Fiends
I’m sorry to report, that while these Toucans are beautiful creatures… they eat other baby birds.
Um Dia "Daqueles"
Well, it was inevitable. I’m having a “blah” day. Not exactly a “blue” day (which is one of my favorite books; if you ever happen upon it, read it), but one of those days that I could stare at the wall for 3 hours and not notice the passing of time. No particular reason, I…
Baby!!!
There’s a new baby in the Brown family (the Don and Julie version). This time, a baby girl. My sister-in-law had their daughter sometime this weekend. This is what I think Tassiana looks like. And no, I’m not sure why she’s laying in the grass and exposed to direct sunlight in my mind.
We’re not in Kansas anymore
Sad realization #23 Walmart is not really Walmart. Despite the familiar sign outfront, Walmart is simply an oversized grocery store. Sure, you can still find a small section of many things, but there’s no familiar layout, even the sections contain VERY different options. Only along the very edges do you find the electronics section with…
It’s my Party
Well, it was my birthday. And this is what it looked like. I got a basket of love from friends at the Division. Along with a Passion Fruit Easter Egg. In the morning, a birthday present also arrived from Mexico, Juan. He’s the new volunteer for the Adventist Volunteers Services office. I think he’ll…
Brown Bag Adventures 