Category: United States
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A Brazilian in NY
I wake up in the morning and look out the window The sun is shining and looks perfect As winter advances and retreats Spring flowers bloom in Central Park I grab my cup of coffee It tastes like Brazil and smells like NY I put on a light blue coat and rush to my doctor’s…
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Poetry Helps American Doctors Heal Themselves
Dr. Daniel Becker writes poems every morning before treating patients. He is one of the American doctors discovering in the healing power of poetry a way to improve listening and cope with the stresses of the profession.
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Brazilian documentarian Flávia Fontes dies at 60
Brazilian director, editor, and documentary producer Flávia Fontes passed away from cancer on Sunday, April 17, at the age of 60. She had been producing documentaries for over 20 years, with her work as an editor and director broadcast by HBO, PBS, BBC, Discovery Channel, Berlin International Film Festival, MoMA, and Sundance Film Festival. Nascida…
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in NY
The crayons and colored pencils of childhood traced the destiny of carioca designer Tati Vitsic, who today is thriving in New York, serving major brands such as GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macy’s.Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in the stationery products of her company “Pommy New York,” which has earned her several awards, including the…
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The five biggest reasons why American schools should offer more Portuguese classes
I grew up in a neighborhood near Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota and graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the best high schools in the state and, consequently, the country. Of course, that was many years ago, in fact in 1990, before there was even anyone who knew what email or the…
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Five Reasons Why More American High Schools Should Offer Portuguese Classes
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the best high schools in the state and, consequently, the nation. Of course, that was eons ago, in 1990, before anyone knew what email or the internet was; years before Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Zoom became part…
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New York Will Reopen on July 1, 2021
Summer is approaching, vaccinations are increasing, and New York is ready to reopen on July 1. Local small businesses are returning to activity, and outdoor markets are popping up all over the city. One of these markets, ‘Spring Up’, is an immersive dining and shopping experience in Bryant Park until June 20. The market is…
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The Royalty and the Others
The world was hypnotized by television in April due to two seemingly unrelated events to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of them was the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, with all its colorful pageantry and pomp that distracted ordinary people for a few hours, allowing them to forget their fear and dread of…
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Everyday English Idioms & Where They Come From – Part I
You probably use a bunch of expressions, idioms, and slang phrases every day that don’t make sense literally. If you’ve ever thought a lot about why you say something in a specific way, you could probably take a guess. However, some expressions in English are so peculiar that it’s impossible to guess where the hell…
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in New York
The crayons and colored pencils of her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a client list that includes major brands like GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macys, she needed much more than luck to succeed in her field. Academic preparation, entrepreneurial skills, and talent are all important ingredients for…