Toxic Pineapples
As a nerd and compulsive reader, I’ve always been a fan of knowledge. When choosing to know something or not, I choose know it. I’m [...]
My Scientifically-Proven, Stable Marriage
I’d like to thank the New York Times for bringing to my attention the fact my marriage is sustainable indefinitely. That’s not my romantic idealism [...]
Learning Brazilian History at the Dentist
Something I enjoy about living in a different culture are the little reminders, even after years, that you’re not from here. Usually it's a small [...]
My Dentist, My Sadist
Today, I met the world’s friendliest dentist. Hmm, maybe I should rephrase given that dentists have not traditionally set the bar high when it comes [...]
A Brazilian Christmas
Describing holiday gatherings in my family as hectic would be an understatement. There are multiple sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to visit and [...]
Why are you here?
“Why are you here?” I probably posed that question 20 times over the course of my teacher training. Asking a person to explain her existence [...]
Orientation Day in Brasilia
Good morning and welcome to Brasilia! First, I’d like to congratulate all of you on winning your elections and having the honor of serving the [...]
Teaching Teachers Day 1
Today was my very first day of teacher training as well as my first day of totally on the books employment in Brazil. It was [...]
Navy v. Army: A Brazilian Rivalry
This week the naval school here in Vitoria celebrated it’s 50th birthday. They marked the occasion with a series of events culminating in the unveiling [...]