Etiqueta: blog
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Where Blood Becomes Belonging (My Story on Canadian Blood Services)
Giving life is a powerful feeling. There is something humbling about watching a dark red line fill a bag and knowing it will travel farther than you ever will. Blood is like the fountain of youth
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REPOST: Portugal’s Coastal Charms: A Traveler’s Guide to Portugal’s Capital
REPOST: Portugal’s Coastal Charms: A Traveler’s Guide to Portugal’s Capital
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REPOST: Iconic Lisbon: Music, Monuments and Meals
Iconic Lisbon: Music, Monuments and Meals
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REPOST: Exploring The Beautiful Country Portugal!!!
Exploring The Beautiful Country Portugal!!!
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REPOST: Travel: An Aerial Tour Of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
Travel: An Aerial Tour of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
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A Heartwarming Cultural Read
The biggest takeaway from Devin’s book (Author’s Website: Luso Loonie) and my own rediscovering of our culture is that… it all makes sense. We grew up not understanding the intricacies of how our life came to be or why our families acted in a certain way.
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Now Available!
Diversity was pervasive in Kensington Market more than ever. The neighbourhood and surrounding area was maturing and demographics were shifting once again with even more newcomers moving in. Toronto was booming with exponential growth, evolving like a lush flower in full bloom. Construction projects were changing the downtown core as well as the people that…
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Now Available!
The driver dropped him off at a taxicab stand near the entrance of Union Station. Stepping out onto the wide sidewalk on Front Street with his baggage in hand, he was received by a row of columns that bestrode the facade of the station building. The Royal York Hotel emanated grandeur across the street. He…
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For The Love of MS (MS Society of Canada Blog)
Multiple sclerosis has not slowed her down. It’s a constant in our lives, but something we keep at bay and do our damndest to stay in control of.
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Now Available!
At the Meireles household, there was always a Christmas tree with a few ornaments, but it wasn’t wrapped with lights. A few chocolate decorations and unwrapped gifts would be under the tree. Every year, the children got a toy, either a yo-yo or a pião, the Portuguese wooden spinning top. Mostly the simple joys of…
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Coming 18 January 2022
Ponta Delgada had many unattached men and was an extended playing field that her village could never offer. There were gentlemen from all over the island with the potential of being “The One.” Many of them chased after the young ladies in pursuit of the same intentions. It was the matchmaker’s promised land, like bachelors…