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Brasilia Is Burning | Why Brazil’s Own Court Handed Trump the Match

27 de July, 2026 No Comments
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When Silence Says Too Much

22 de July, 2026 No Comments
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The Rhythm of a Productive Week

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No Contact | Clarity in Grief

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Sunday of Orchids, Roast Beef and Small Mercies

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Every Morning | A Blank Page

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Breaking Chains | Self-Awareness, Solitude, and a New Chapter in Rio

8 de July, 2026 No Comments
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A Saturday Walk In Rio | Motorbikes, New Jeans and Wine on the Mureta

6 de July, 2026 No Comments
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An Overview and New Path!

3 de July, 2026 No Comments
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The Weight of a Sincere ‘Good Morning’

26 de June, 2026 No Comments
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Financial Harmony | Navigating Economic Balance in Relationships

23 de June, 2026 No Comments
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Seeing Clarity | Embracing Clarity in Life

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A Productive Day | Balancing Recovery and Achievement

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A Day at Fabrica Bhering | Alternative Culture in Rio

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The Daily Struggle of Life in Brazil | Inflation and Resilience

9 de June, 2026 No Comments
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A Surreal Swim | Embracing Life’s Challenges

6 de June, 2026 No Comments
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My Daughter’s Responsibility | Yasmin In the Workplace

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Brazilian Civil Construction and the Importance of Active Listening

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Authenticity | Life in the Present

29 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Finding Clarity | The Journey to Authenticity and Productivity

27 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Fasting | My Personal Journey and Its Benefits

22 de May, 2026 No Comments
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A Simple Saturday Lunch Out

21 de May, 2026 No Comments
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The Highs and Lows of Relationships | Feelings, and Expectations

19 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Embracing the Everyday | Finding Joy in Routine

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A Reflection on Loneliness and Responsibility

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New Beginnings in Santo Cristo | Change and Bread

11 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Excruciating Toothache | And Syncronicity

6 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Saturday in Rio | Reflection and Adventure

4 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Reflecting on Happiness | Enjoyment | Satisfaction | and Meaning

1 de May, 2026 No Comments
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Relationship Clarity | And Personal Growth

30 de April, 2026 No Comments
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Copacabana | The Balance Between Worry and Joy!

28 de April, 2026 No Comments
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A New Christmas | Sharing It with Yasmin

24 de April, 2026 No Comments
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Uncertainty, New Ventures | And the Heart

20 de April, 2026 No Comments
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The Journey, The Path | But Not Necessarily The Goal

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Time and Meaning | The Weight of Two Years

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A Journey of Renewal | Embracing the Future with Hope

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Adjusting to Life | Reality After Julie’s Departure

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Navigating Contrasts | Personal Growth and Professional Challenges

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Brazil | A Nation In Terminal Turmoil

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A Saturday Walk in Santo Cristo | Life with its Reflections!

3 de April, 2026 No Comments
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Friday in Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro | Contradictory Conversation and Connection!

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Saturday of Contrasts | Conversations and Boundaries

30 de March, 2026 No Comments
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Paraty | Our First Trip together

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Friday Life | And Balance

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A Productive Month | Change, Challenges and Growth

25 de March, 2026 No Comments
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The Importance of Finding a Little Focus!

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Embracing Solitude | A day of Reflection in Rio

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Julie’s Journey Begins | And Her Arrival

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Ageing | And Its Consequences

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Our ‘Hard’ | And Learning From Mr Musk

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A Reflective Friday | The Storms We Face

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Rio | The G20 Summit and the Legacy of the Olympics

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Wednesday, the 11th of December 2024: “Anticipating Julie’s Arrival”!!!

9 de March, 2026 No Comments
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Saturday, the 18th of October 2025: “One of Brazil’s Hard Realities”!!!

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Monday, the 10th of March 2025: “Brazil: My Stripper Girlfriend”!!!

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Thursday, the 18th of July 2024: “Managing Frustration of Denial”!!!

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Wednesday, the 17th of July 2024: “A Mid-Year Turning Point”!!!

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Tuesday, the 16th of July 2024: “Productive Tuesday”!!!

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Monday, the 15th of July 2024: “Good Mondays”!!!

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Sunday, the 14th of July 2024: “Quality Alone Time Through Urca”!!!

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Saturday, the 13th of July 2024: “The Weather and Well-Being”!!!

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Friday, the 12th of July 2024: “Moving Forward”!!!

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Thursday, the 11th of July 2024: “Contradiction, Confusion and Intimacy”!!!

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Wednesday, the 10th of July 2024: “Breaking Free and Recognising Patterns”!!!

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Tuesday, the 9th of July 2024: “Uncertainty and Self-Alignment”!!!

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Monday, the 8th of July 2024: “Navigating Change: A Day of Decisions and New Beginnings”!!!

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Sunday, the 7th of July 2024: “A One-Sided Relationship”!!!

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Saturday, the 6th of July 2024: “A Delightful Day at the Rio Yacht Club”!!!

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Friday, the 5th of July 2024: “Relationship and Its Uncertainties”!!!

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Thursday, the 4th of July 2024: “Getting Stuff Done”!!!

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Wednesday, the 3rd of July 2024: “Wordsley’s Two Cafes”!!!

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Tuesday, the 2nd of July 2024: “The Second-Half And Authenticity”!!!

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Monday, the 1st of July 2024: “Peace and Prosperity For the Second Half of 2024”!!!

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Sunday, the 30th of June 2024: “Winston Churchilling It On the First Half of 2024”!!!

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Saturday, the 29th of June 2024: “Walking, Exercise and Quality Sun”!!!

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Friday, the 28th of June 2024: “Navigating Personal Relationships”!!!

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Thursday, the 27th of June 2024: “My Chaotic Return To Rio for Yasmin’s Birthday”!!!

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Wednesday, the 26th of June 2024: “Money, Investment and Patience”!!!

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Tuesday, the 25th of June 2024: “Two Worlds of Reflection and Aspiration”!!!

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Monday, the 24th of June 2024: “The Journey You Choose”!!!

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Sunday, the 23rd of June 2024: “Reflections on What Was and What Is”!!!

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Saturday, the 22nd of June 2024: “Disappointment That Makes a Surprise”!!!

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Friday, the 21st of June 2024: “Self-Worth”!!!

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Thursday, the 20th of June 2024: “My Insecurity”!!!

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Wednesday, the 19th of June 2024: “Caught Between Two Countries”!!!

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Tuesday, the 18th of June 2024: “Starting to Get Back in the Rhythm in Rio”!!!

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Monday, the 17th of June 2024: “ A Reflection on Friendship and Personal Growth”!!!

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Sunday, the 16th of June 2024: “Uncertainty and Change”!!!

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Saturday, the 15th of June 2024: “A Father’s Understanding and Support”!!!

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Friday, the 14th of June 2024: “Clarity With Balance”!!!

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Thursday, the 13th of June 2024: “Simplicity, Order and Finding Balance”!!!

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Wednesday, the 12th of June 2024: “Mixed Feelings and Reflection on my Return”!!!

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Tuesday, the 11th of June 2024: “Change and Personal Growth Back in Rio”!!!

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Monday, the 10th of June 2024: “Getting Back into the Groove in Rio”!!!

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Sunday, the 9th of June 2024: “A Sunny Sunday in Rio: Celebrations, Connections, and Cinema”!!!

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Saturday, the 8th of June 2024: “A Journey of Mixed Emotions Back to Brazil”!!!

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Friday, the 7th of June 2024: “My Surprise Arrival in Rio for My Daughter’s Birthday”!!!

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Thursday, the 6th of June 2024: “Total Chaos at Birmingham Airport”!!!

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Wednesday, the 5th of June 2024: “Our Farewell”!!!

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Tuesday, the 4th of June 2024: “Mixing Reflections With Gossip”!!!

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Responsibility, Life | And Parenting

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Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24oC, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Thursday and nearing another weekend. I will have to go to Copacabana today…

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Unexpected Moments | Simple Pleasures!

3 de June, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24oC, warm and Sunny and slightly overcast. It is the middle of the week, and it is just Yasmin and me.…

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Life, Change, Mending | Moving On

31 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, warm and sunny. Nalva is travelling; it is just Yasmin, Perola, and me at home. The flat is noticeably quieter,…

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Family, Breakfast | And Quality Time

30 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24oC, warm and sunny. Monday, the beginning of the week, and everything is good. After a nice weekend, it is easier…

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Sunday in Rio de Janeiro | Reflection and Admiration

29 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, warm, overcast, rainy and stormy.   After a perfect Friday and Saturday, it would be asking too much for Sunday…

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Headphones | And an Enjoyable Saturday Evening in Rio

26 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot, Sunny and slightly overcast. It’s Sunday, the day after a lovely night with friends I hadn’t seen in a…

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Unexpected Encounters | And Heartfelt Conversations

24 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, warmish and sunny. It is late afternoon, almost evening. I have worked out, worked, had a rest, and now I…

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Finding Balance | Life, Family and Home

23 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, warmish and sunny. As I mentioned, I typically arrive on Fridays, I prefer not to have such a packed schedule.…

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A Day of Classes, Friends | And Good Times

22 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warmish and sunny. It is Thursday, and as usual, I have a lot of classes today: twelve classes from 7…

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English Teaching | Its Trials and Tribulations

21 de May, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. It is already Wednesday; half the week has already passed, and that is a good…

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ABOUT ME

Welcome to my blog, The Long Gringo!

I am Richard George James Jackson, a British expatriate who has made Brazil his home for over 30 years.
My experiences have taught me about resilience, transformation, and Brazil's enduring spirit.
I have ventured into various business endeavours, from founding a consultancy in the boat and yacht industry to establishing an English language school.
Along the way, I've discovered the vital importance of resilience and the profound impact of transformation.
I'm eager to share my stories and insights on this blog, hoping to inspire and support others on their own journeys.
Thank you for accompanying me on this virtual adventure!

Richard George James Jackson.

Thank you and good reading,

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