Happy Mother’s Day!

There are days which are more difficult than others to be so far away from home and family.  Yes, this is one of those days.  A day when I am reminded of everything that a mother should and can be, I’m also reminded that mine is 4,834 miles away (flying distance that is).  But since…

Life’s Great Mysteries

Sometimes I wonder how I end up finding such great people everywhere I go… Do fabulous people like this exist everywhere?! Major props to Eli (again!) for the pictures!

Für Elise and other Simple Pleasures

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…

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.