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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
BCoF Discuss some famous people from Brazil.  There are so many important people from Brazil. Brazil gives us actors and actresses, statesman, musicians, film directors and athletes. One I particularly admired was Princess Isabel who served as a regent while her father was traveling and signed a law abolishing slavery. She lived from 1846 to 1921. Next I found Paulo Reglus Neves Freire, Who was born in 1941 and lived for 75 years. He had a theory of education and philosophy. He had a special urge to help the poor. He believed teachers should further a students education in a way that would give the ability of freedom of thought and the ability to act independently to achieve educational growth and constructive actions. He developed educational theories and was able to teach illiterate poor workers to read in 45 days. his experiences during the depression of the 30's motivated him to help other poor people after he had gained his own release from poverty. Quotes by Freire: Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. Leaders who do not act dialogically, but insist on imposing their decisions, do not organize the people--they manipulate them. They do not liberate, nor are they liberated: they oppress. If the structure does not permit dialogue the structure must be changed Looking at the past must only be a means of understanding more clearly what and who they are so that they can more wisely build the future. Without a sense of identity, there can be no real struggle… The oppressors do not favor promoting the community as a whole, but rather selected leaders. More history of his life story and more of his quotes can be found on the link: https://quotes.thefamouspeople.com/paulo-freire-4055.php Tim Maia-Brazilian musician: Introduced soul to Brazil. Caetano Belosa: introduced Tropicalia movement a mixture of Brazilian and African harmonies. Rall Seixas: He is called The Father of Brazilian Rock Jorge Ben: Sang and wrote Samba, Basso Nova, and funk Brazilian Musicians often combine different types of sound to make special blends that reach the melting pot populations of Brazil. I found many different types of famous Brazilians in many types of social movements. It follows the unique type of social environment found in Brazil. |
| phew, that flight was long. 20 hours on a plane. What a way to celebrate my 64th birthday. We're going directly to our hotel and catching some much needed rest before we go out for dinner. This is a great time to recap your experiences thus far or do BCoF's prompts which I'm also sharing. ://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g303322-d1507171-Reviews-Hotel_Royal_Tu... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303322-d2348030-Reviews-Taypa_Sab... BCoF Discuss some famous people from Brazil https://www.gapyear.com/brazil/famous-people-from-brazil or discuss favorite Brazilian food https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-foods-try-brazil write a recap of our trip thus far.  One of the interesting things about the trip is the world wide fight against covid 19. Everywhere we go people have put in place the known safety measures against the virus. Even out two ventures into Balloon flight were invaded by the 6 foot between people and mask rules. We visited so many port cities. I was enjoying the ocean views, sea birds, and walks on sandy beaches. Museums are another of the places I enjoy. This trip there were so many I could not visit each one. Of course the shopping was sublime. There were bolts and bolts of colorful fabrics especially the silks from Viet Nam. And I can't forget the teas or special tea pots I saw. I came away with some websites where such buys can be found on line. So many colorful gardens, it was easy to see many people from the countries we visited are trying to save plant species and animal species during this time, when the earth is experiencing major animal extinctions. Today's News: According to a recent associated Press article the USA ambassador to Brazil Tod Chapman is pushing a lift of tariffs on ethanol in order to influence voters in Iowa to favor President Trump in the upcoming election. He has become close to the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who seems to be a fan of President Trump. Bolsonaro has been fighting a case of covid 19. Link to full article: https://apnews.com/9c7264968d377f263ba4e7664f56611b The Hotel Royal Tulip Avorado has all the luxury anyone could want. After viewing the setting and the Building I was interested in the Architect. He must be famous for his work on this particular project. The architect for the design of the Royal Tulip is a German man named Joao Frederica Ludovice. Another famous building he designed is the Palace-of Mafra in Portugal. Ludovice has his own Wikipedia page. As we were trying foods I gained a new recipe for Aji Green Sauce. However, I thought some Avocado added to a smaller amount of jalapeno chili would tone down the flavor to within an eatable spice range so I might try it my way. ![Merit Badge in Travel
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