dreaming does not costs anything

That's why I throw myself into, living it acutely.

Nonetheless, in real life, our safe harbor has a price.

649 - that's all I want (and we need) by now. Actually, only half of it!

jejune

Celebrated one day before, with bunnies and carrots only as jokes, not so much chocolate, some meat, as a brunch... everything is always awesome when in family, but could be any other ordinary day!

 Maybe when our children will come, it will be different... returning to be as always did: magic.

(Honestly: the same for Christmas!)

things has changed

You say "Today is the 50th anniversary of Hitchcock's Birds" and (unfortunately) teens maybe (in fact: PROBABLY) won't know what are you talking about. For them, "The Birds" are the angry ones, from videogames.

I hope my children discern both. After all, if even I have heard about 'their', why my kids won't be able to be acquainted with 'ours'?! Knowlegde is exchange: from generation to generation - in any case.

selective reasoning

There's none so blind as those who will not see.

hey...

Today, is the 241st anniversary of Porto Alegre, my birthplace.

I miss it a lot - because of my family and friends, and also by virtue of its singular charm. I'm very proud to be originally from there, to can say I'm 'Gaúcha' even before considering me a Brazilian (deep roots we never lose, despite the fact of moving far away).

What is more, I would like to show all you guys from where nice people like me come... that's why I chose this encyclopedic pic besides writing a long introduction in English, which is more universal.

Well, here it is: my homage! Poa, I love you ♥

 

pelamor

...te catar!

...te cagar!

...tomar no c*! 

E, por outro lado, um semancol... (!!!)

(paciência tem limite!)

Não, melhor:

...de retro satana!

(a esperança é a última que morre!)

saucy

"RESPECT the vinyls, ok?!"

Ok, leave it to me...

By the way: Just watch me, bitch! ;)

attraversiamo

"Let's cross over".

Quote of the movie Eat Pray Love duly applied.

ou dá ou desce

the more I know about people, the better I like my cat

So as to clarify what I mean, let's take as an example the hot topic worldwide: the last pope's selection.

Positive and negative points for their choice:

- Jorge Mario Bergoglio is a Jesuit. That is to say we expect from him social justice promotion and ecumenical dialogue;

- He chose the papal name 'Francis' in honor to St. Francis of Assisi, who preached detachment of the material goods;

- As an Argentine, he is the first Pope from Americas. I would say "finally". After all, most part of Catholic people is from there - to be precise: South Americans. 

On the other hand...

- When Cardinal in Buenos Aires, he had ties to the country's oppressive military dictatorship in the 1970s;

- He is severely opposed to same-sex unions (mentioning it as a 'devil' thing), while Argentine president Cristina Kirchner approved it. They were the first country in the region to decriminalise gay marriage;

- Both abortion and euthanasia, he calls those pro-choice movements as a "culture of death". He is also against contraceptive use (birth control methods).

All these (heavy - in my opinion) objections were presented and, even so, he was elected.

Well, let's see what is coming on. Actually, I haven't believed that Church still have such power as in the past, that it can change lots of things (for better)... but, we never know. At least, if doesn't mess and worsen it, it's already worthy. 

fiftieth girls

Last year, it was announced that Mafalda would be turning 50 years old. An error. It will happen next year. Meanwhile, Mônica just turned 50 on 3rd March.

With no rivality (in this case), both represent their countries, Argentine and Brazil. However, Mafalda was braver, politic. Mônica was only one, when a dictatorial censorship settled down there... Maybe it could have assuaged her stories content, besides assuring her long life in newsstands, while Mafalda's publications ended in 1973 -  when she was age of nine, seven of them passed under the military dictatorship.

Five years ago, without any interruptions, the little toothy Brazilian grew up... Thus, nowadays there is also a teen version of her and and her gang. I don't know, though, if it was a good maturation changing its style for Manga...

I'm old school. I believe that we should not mess with a winning formula. Yet at the same time I recognize that youth has molted. Well, let's see... At least, they can help against bullying due to so much peculiarity in its characters.

masterwork

Liniers

Couples mate and mesh for supporting each other.

Love, the strongest pillar... Immensurable lift.

Life is like this! Happy for building it together ♥

travel is good for heart

I know. I'm very heatlhy and happy then! 

I love it and hope be in a trip soon...

Here, some of our destinations of dreams:

Africa

Angola
Giza, Egypt
Johannesburg, South Africa
Morocco
Sahara


Asia

China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Nepal
Philippines
Thailand
Tibet

 

Havana, Cuba

Central America

Caribbean
Curaçao
Cuba 
Jamaica 


Europe

Athens, Greece
Barcelona, Spain
Berlin, Germany
Dublin, Ireland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Firth of Clyde, Scotland
Florence, Italy
Frankfurt, Germany
Glasgow, Scotland
Hamburg, Germany
Lisbon, Portugal
Liverpool, England
London, England
Milan, Spain
Moscow, Russia

Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos, Greece
Munich, Germany
Pisa, Italy
Porto, Portugal
Prague,  Czech Republic
Rome, Italy
Rotterdam , Netherlands
Venice, Italy
Versailles, France



North America
 
Alaska, USA
California, USA
Campeche, Mexico
Cancun, Mexico
La Paz, Mexico
Las Vegas, USA
Merida, Mexico
New Orleans, USA
New York, USA
Niagara Falls, CA
Progreso, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Toronto, CAVancouver, CA

Yucatan, Mexico

Yucatan, Mexico


Oceania

Australia 
Hawaii 
New Zealand


South America

Andes, Chile
Antartida
Amazon, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentine
Chuí, Brazil
Córdoba, Argentine
La Pedrera, Uruguay
Machu Picchu, Peru
Montevideo, Uruguay
Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Patagonia, Argentine
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Tierra del Fuego, Argentine


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by Kurt Baumgartner, in Manitoba

Finally, these are some places in Canada we'll find Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights):

Athabasca Country, Alberta
Baie-James, Quebec
Canadian Rockies, British Columbia
Churchill, Manitoba
Dempster Highway, Yukon
Fermont, Quebec
Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador
Northern Saskatchewan
Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories
Whitehorse, Yukon
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

love songs

Kurt Halsey

Today, World Dj Day!

So much love in music to celebrate ♥♥♥

Ever! 

mais igualdade

São tantas as demandas que merecemos ser mais exigentes também.

Por que não?!

Feliz Dia Internacional da Mulher - para quem sabe o que quer.

gratitude

Maybe because I'm getting old, becoming more mature and wise, then start to see things im a different way... Perhaps also inpired by some movies as Le Scaphandre et le Papillon, Amores Perros, among others we've watched. 

The fact is that, by now,  I strongly feel we should thank for being fine. Only this. In other words: not just realize while bad, sad, or sick, how both pleasant and great is being happy, having good health and peace of mind. Thus, praying heavily to heal as soon as possible, summoning all saints, God and nature.

Life might change so fast... we never know. So, I've thought about that, when well. Furthermore, I'm very grateful when I can smile freely, easily, with no pain, no ill(ness). And then, remind all of them (that are always there), spellbound by beauty of life, possibility of changes... as butterflies one.

Thanks! ♥

a força da natureza

É tudo uma questão de tempo...

 

Ninguém precisa derrubar!

mi adorable demonio

Bom, para começar, sinto-me um pouco como 'um peixe fora d'água' aqui na América do Norte, onde a (má) influência de um filtro estadunidense sobre a mídia em geral faz ecoar uma fama diabólica de Hugo Chávez.

Muitos comemoram por aqui. Estavam só aguardando o pior... Para outros tantos americanos/latinos (muitos mais, de fato), porém, esse foi um triste episódio para a luta - que continua, companheiros.

Estou triste com sua morte SIM. Afinal, ele foi para Venezuela fundamental na tomada do poder pela massa. Um pouco como o que Lula fez no Brasil. Chávez, embora militar, foi um dos nossos.

Sendo assim, quanto a essa imagem demoníaca que ele possui, faço a pergunta: ele é ruim para quem mesmo? Porque, na moral, de bicho-papão só tem medo criancinha ingênua e desinformada (algo, inclusive, cada vez mais raro num momento tão informatizado).

Claro que ele não foi um presidente perfeito. Aliás, existe algum? Difícil agradar a todos... Tudo dependende quando visto pelos intere$$es. Na realidade, os reais monstros da sociedade capitalista são bem outros...

Ficam agora justamente as dúvidas quanto à sua sucessão, ao futuro da oposição ao império ainda liderado pelos yankees.

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Deixo aqui a minha homenagem ao homem que mudou o mundo, melhorando-o, como pode...

um governante solitário

socialista

entrou para a História

cagando para os Estados Unidos

le secret

"Tu deviens responsable pour toujours de ce que tu as apprivoisé"

Savoir faire les bons choix - voici le chemin du bonheur.

Cette est une année qui promet...

Avec beaucoup d'amour ♥

avenir

lovely

It's kindly how we gain.

Goodness, truth, respect... 

Then, success!
 
The hit love overcomes all ill.

Every (single) problem will pass weaker... 

by us, together  ♥

vida que segue...

Aniversário  do Rio! 
(saudade dele e dos meus...)

Alegrias e decepções da vida. 
Medo, dúvida, dor...

Amor, fé, esperança. Outro recomeço.

Inspiração pra escrever. Desabafo...

share it!

by Decur

It is not a lack of love, but of loving.

If it's not demonstrated how can we notice it?

Love is stronger when given, unrolled.

controversy

the original cover, in Portuguese

Yesterday, exaclty two years ago, Moacyr Scliar died. Independently of any discussion, unfortunately, without see his story being nominated for 11 Oscars, winning 4 of them.

Many may ask, for which movie? Well, the answer is easy, and true: Life of Pi, by (the 2013 'best director') Ang Lee.

The homonym novel by Yann Martel was clearly (and admittedly) inspired by Max and the Cats, of the Brazilian jew authour.

Some say it was a plagiarism; others, that it was not - between them, even Scliar, who, in fact, shortly, finished just not to aprove Martel behaviour while saying he used "a good idea that had been spoiled by a Brazilian writer". I understand. Martel was, at least, hostil. After all, I really don't know if he would be capable to write something similar with such talent under the same circumstances, case in point: a dictatorial censorship. 

The fact is that... this same thing he said he didn't read the original, just an unfavorable review, even so, he decided to copy it. Judge other's work without know exactly what is and use it later sounds me strange. Isn't it?! Well, lucky him I'm not a Scliar...

Apart of all this scene, on the question of the quality of both opus, I strongly believe that is worth read these two books and watch the film. That's what I'll do.

Ckeck this video out, where Moacyr Scliar comment the fuss.

Read more about it:

Booker winner in plagiarism row

Tiger in a Lifeboat, Panther in a Lifeboat: A Furor Over a Novel

'Life of Pi': Brazilian story of boy and jaguar on a boat that inspired Yann Martel

tempos modernos

Se correr o wikipedia, se ficar o google chrome!

classy

Honestly: 

Don't you want to be my friend???

So, f*ck you!

I don't give a shit.

Seriously. 

It's better without you, indeed.

go ahead

Keep calm and carry on.

greedy eye

I believe that it exists. So, I avoid that and fight off it. With all my forces. Against ill, envy, cynicism and jinx.

What's more, it's worthless try to make up intentions, playing the goody-goody, sweet well-behaved, because I am old hand. I know who I'm dealing with - although relatives don't... while feeling bad energies about.

It wont be necessary any contact (anymore). Distance is going to overrule, more and more. My faith doesn't fail.

For good... Bye. Amen.

oftentimes, a pitiful result

"...if you want to test a man's character, 
give him power."

Abraham Lincoln

It's true! Then, yes, you'll really know someone.

Fortunately, I feel myself pround of my behaviour about. With the others, aftermath hasn't been SOOOO nice, though.

viewpoint

Sorry, but I simply CAN'T eschew having some difficulty to credit fat people who give classes in gym.

In my head, a physical education teacher, a sport coach, a physiotherapist, a nutricionist, a endocrinologist, or even a plastic and cosmetic surgeon MUST be thin. Of course an a athlete as well, or a dancer, a coreographer, and a circus performer - except if being a freakshow artist.

All of them should be a model for others, set a good example. After all, these are professions related to health... and fat is not wholesome - not at all!

Ok, at least if they are trying to lose weight together, as somekind of a reality... But even so, credibility keep being a problem for me.

I have this distort. Maybe a little hostile, I know... However, it's my bias.

maybe it's lacking something

Even me, I used to say, once seeing many friends posting lots of pet stuff (or, in "real" life, talking SO MUCH about it), that, in fact, it's time to make a baby! That they, actually, need a child... 

Well, who would'a guessed... now it's my time to do the SAME thing! Probably, it is exactly that: my maternal instinct sprouting, the nature speaking up! - after all, I want to have children. Furthermore, I'm old enough to. Yes, indeed, my biological clock may be already ringing...

Considering all love and affection I have on our kitty, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna be a great mommy! (and so does my husand - a father! By the way, he is very gaga about everything concerning her too!)

Althought all wish of being a mother soon, it's not possible by now. Thus, we play with the cat - who have received the whole attention just for her.

Make the most of this moment, Lis! In a while, you'll have a little brother or sister. Or both.

proof of love

Liniers

It's always important... I appreciate it, a lot! - mainly for special occasions.
 

It won't hurt to say (and repeat) how much we cherish someone. Maybe, it will, if you silence it and clam up.

Love is better when shared, unrolled.

it's all dominated!

Ok, I admit I'm a simple begginer in all this 'cat thing'... That's not to say, though, I simply can't be surprised about the quantity of cat stuff we can find online. It's amazing!

Well, recently, I had a little sample of the wide/colossal love people have for felines watching You Must Love Cats on DVD. I was simply terrified about this fascination.

I needed to say that, then write about it. After all, it IS (really) something! Believe me. Pope resignation, Valentine's Day, Star Wars caracthers, and so on... From current events to very specific fetishs, all kind of stuff you can imagine, it DOES exist linked to cats!

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adorable homely world

As "people who lives in glass houses shouldn't throw stones", now, that I have my kitty and I cherish her as I thought I'd never be able to do... I got very excited with all this universe and get into the its spirit: Lis has now her own facebook profile, where she posts everything about her life, preferences etc. It's funny, at least. On the other hand, I frankly haven't wanted to bombard friends (or those who are not sooooo close) with photos and infos about my pussy! (oooops... our! mine and my husband's.)

I own I hate to see some parents (of babies or pets), nonsense, that start to publish only issues and pictures about their children or animals (or both!). They don't take "semancol", otherwise, they'll know that there is life beyond 'family'. I understand their great sentiments (because I have them too!), but moderation is commendable. Sometimes, it's ok, enjoyable, but always(!) - everyday, besides 'nothing else'... it's OVER! Please, recognize it. It sucks.

So, not to bother my audience, I decided to create a new account in order to put just these (cute for some, but hateful for others) content. Furthermore, of course who doesn't appreciate it (at all) wont be invited to became a friend. Thus, we can expose entirely our huge affection for Lis, without disturb anybody not (so) interessed.    

I strongly feel I did the right thing. 

we'll rock together! ♫

mon valentin,

'donne-moi ta main puis je vais te suivre n'importe où' ♥

warmly

Specially now (while seeing everybody at sea course), when questioned about what I miss the most, the answer is simple and comes easily: the beach.

Summer culture, carioca life style... hot season, taking a dip, sun on skin, friends to have a draft (actually, many...), to enjoy music and the city - with swing. Carnival, I love you!

Finally, the family to heat my heart.

Saudades, Brasil!

carnafolia

Em nome da moral e dos bons costumes, meu luxo aqui é fantasia!

Em francês, eu bem diria "Je cherche des bons costumes"... Em inglês, 'proper costumes' que nada tem a ver com 'morality'. Afinal, a gente ousa no figurino e na alegria!

Pobre gata... Miau!

go(o)d riddance, Pope!

Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. Woooow!

But, WAIT... What a f*ck?! Is it possible?? He was supposed to perform in this function until the end of his days, wasn't he?!

And WHY he did it?! Well, propably the real reasons we'll never know. However, so much buzz inpired hilarious tweets on the net. My favorite theory is that he quit just in time to play in Star Wars new movie (photo).

another joke why the pope left

Anyway, I don't know exactly why I should be happy about that...

Firstly, maybe Renan Calheiros can inspire himself and resign too! If even a Pope is able to, why not a corrupt Brazilian politician?! People will love it!

Secondly, some church rules and old concepts may, FINALLY, change with another person in the power. The use of condoms, abortion (utopia!) and same-sex marriage, for example. Then, I wake up... 

Lastly, perhaps a different and audacious candidate will assume this important role. I've heard about the possibility of the Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana - who would be the first black Pope... Cool! There are also some speculations about the Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a Quebecer. 

it's said that God is Brazilian, so... why not?!

Or, it would be great if someobe from Latin America (where live most part of Catholic believers) assume the position... Why not the Cardinal Leonardo Sandri from Argentine, or even (as it said that God is Brazilian) the Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, considering that Brazil has the largest number of Catholics in the world ?! 

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Well, let's check out other (both funny and interesting) ideas we find online....

a cat for Pope!

David Bowie for Pope!

Keith Richards for Pope!

Ozzy Osbourne for Pope!

vote Inri Cristo for Pope!