Skyping Brazil

Oct 17, 2011

I don’t think I mentioned that Gilberto and Gabi are in Brazil right now. They’ve already been there a few weeks, and this...

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The Loudmouth Wife’s Tak...

Jun 22, 2011

Gilberto’s soccer team, Santos, just scored a goal. How do I know?  Well, there was the traditional shouting of GOAL GOAL GOAL,...

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Passing On The Torch

Apr 30, 2011

It’s official.  Gabi has the Brazilian soccer gene. THANK YOU, GOD. Most Brazilians have their kids playing soccer before they...

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I’m Getting What I Was P...

Dec 18, 2010

Now that we’re FINALLY better, we have a little beef to pick (is that a saying?) with COPA Airlines. Me:  I feel so much better...

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Heading Home

Nov 29, 2010

So long, Brazil!  You and I had a pretty good visit, this time.  We won’t talk about the other times.  Such a blot on our...

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Life As A Mango Cake

Nov 26, 2010

If you are what you eat, Mason is going to turn into a piece of fruit.  Or a piece of cake.  Or a fruitcake. Brazilians love their...

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Wax On

Nov 23, 2010

My mother-in-law has a waxing business out of her home. Every so often a group of girls will come over and disappear into her crafting...

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Mistaken Identity

Nov 18, 2010

Gabi saw this picture… And said, “Look, mom, it’s Lady Gaga!” Of course I had to repeat what she’d...

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Brigadeiro

Nov 16, 2010

Today I learned how to make Brigadeiro.  It’s a chocolate ball rolled in chocolate sprinkles, and is one of my most favorite...

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As Real As Mason

Nov 14, 2010

Can you tell what this is? If you can, my hat’s off to you.  When Gabi brought it to me the first time, I was like, what the...

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