Brazil’s Hiroshima
In his book, , British journalist Alex Bellos quotes the Brazilian playwright Nelson Rodrigues, “Everywhere has its irremediable national catastrophe, something like a Hiroshima. Our [...]
Culture Shock Causes 3 Year Loss in Productivity
I had to update my resume last week for the first time in several years. I was filling in dates and noticed a nearly three [...]
Reading or Things I Take For Granted
When was the last time you appreciated the ability to read? For me, never. I’ve never finished a book and marveled at the feat I [...]
Faking It: A Brazilian Success Story
Brazil is certainly getting its play in the international press lately. Electing a possibly illiterate clown to congress by a landslide will do that for [...]
Suggestions for Lula’s Second Career
The results are in and we’re headed toward a runoff. In Brazil, you cannot be elected with a mere plurality. Because no presidential candidate managed [...]
Election Day in Brazil
Tomorrow is election day in Brazil. Thank God! If I hear one more election jingle being blasted from the propaganda cars driving through the city, [...]
Pet Adoption in Brazil
My husband and I spent all of last week preparing our apartment for the new arrivals. We bought a bed, toys and food. We also [...]
Combatting Fraud & Efficiency
The Brazilian government is truly amazing in its ability to complicate simple things. Take signing your name to a contract. In the US, at the [...]
My Brazilian Gym Membership Part 3: Dress Code
Most ads don't reflect reality...this one does. This is exactly how many women show up to my gym. I’ve been a regular at [...]