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Turning 60 in Rio | Family, Loss and Home

2 de September, 2026 No Comments

Journalled on Thursday, 16th of April 2026 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 26 degrees, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It’s Thursday, and we’re approaching a long weekend. Everybody is beginning to slow down with classes, though journaling and […]

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Time and Meaning | The Weight of Two Years

14 de April, 2026 No Comments

Journalled on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 28 degrees, hot, sunny, but slightly overcast. Today is proving to be…

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

9 de January, 2026 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 23 degrees, warm, sunny and overcast. It is Thursday, and I’m tired and confused. I am not complaining. I have…

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

1 de January, 2026 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 24 degrees, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. Julie contacted me yesterday, or on Friday. I can’t remember exactly, but it…

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

30 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 28 degrees, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Friday again, one more day in my life. It is good…

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

20 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. Julie and I haven’t been messaging since last Thursday, and it feels much…

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

14 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. I’ve been in England for just under two weeks,…

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

7 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 26 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. I am still in my first week back in…

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

6 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 28 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. I have been back in Rio for five days…

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Monday, the 3rd of June 2024: “Relationships and Growth”!!!

28 de November, 2025 No Comments

Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 20 degrees, warmish, sunny and a little overcast. It’s Monday, and the start of the week, I will return to Brazil. I…

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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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