I was curious about what our first Portuguese address meant: rua Maximano de Sousa 39. When we went to dinner in the heart of the island, on one of the walls of the buildings I saw a figure with a … Read More
I bought a house. The first house in my life. Not an apartment – part of the house. With garden. Here, it’s called an apartment. When notário read all the documents, he handed me a hand and I heard, “Now, … Read More
I’m sitting in front of an open suitcase at the hotel. Tomorrow I will close it before flying to a new life. I closed everything I was ready for. I sold what needed to be sold, gave what I wanted … Read More
First, a child is born. A father who wouldn’t normally do such things will take the little one to the beat of the music. The mother rejoices when the child begins to sing the first melodies. Grandma pays attention to … Read More
There was silence behind the door. I knocked again. This time louder. After a while, I saw a face in the door, with a face that said clearly, “WHAT?” I heard a strong question, “What’s the neighbor there?” I got … Read More
In the first words of my letter, I ask: how are you? How do you get there? Are there any friends? Greetings from me… You already know who. It’s been almost three years since our last meeting. I gave you … Read More
I was intimidated but also curious if I could do it. As accordion music played from the speaker, all I heard was a whisper, “Close your eyes and trust.” we stood. I felt my heart beating faster. I wanted so … Read More