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 [...]


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