Nestled on Brazil’s southeastern coast, Paraty is a captivating municipality in the State of Rio de Janeiro. This picturesque town is situated between the lush…
Wonderful Paraty | Its Amazing History, Culture, and Modern Vibrancy
Reflections on Time and Ageing | A Tale of Two Old Pupils
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. It is Tuesday, and my first class back with an old pupil. Dona Vera,…
Challenges and Adaptability | Living in Rio and Life
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26 °C, hot and sunny. Just a note from yesterday: I do not think my ex-wife and my daughter really appreciate…
Sunday Reflections in Rio
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24 °C, hot and beautifully sunny. I am writing this entry one day late, on Monday, June 5th. I am writing…
My Three Pillars of Teaching | Quality, Entertainment, and Reliability
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25 °C, sunny and slightly overcast. Thursday, the 1st of June, May closes, and June opens. Summing up May, I taught…
A Temporary Solution to Life’s Challenges
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25 °C, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. What a wonderful day! I am temporarily living with my ex-wife and my youngest…
Starting A Fresh From Your Birthday | A Personal Account of Life Changes and New Beginnings
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25 °C, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. It is my birthday, and there has been a lot of expectation for the…
Reflections of a 56-Year-Old Man | Financial Struggles, Family Feuds, and Existential Crises
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26 °C, cloudy and rainy. Three days to my birthday, a little self-doubt and despair continue. Now I have all of…
Easter Sunday | Drinking, Prejudice, and Chocolate Deliveries
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, cloudy, rainy and shitty. It is Easter Sunday, it is cold and rainy, and I woke up in half-dead mode.…
Finding Inspiration at Unexpected Moments
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 34 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly stormy. Today is a typical Sunday. I had planned to wake up early for a…