Etiqueta: portuguese
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Field Notes. #11. The Summer Wrap Up
Well, I’m happy to report that these months did me well for recovery and rejuvenation with a lot of work, hustle and fun bike rides intertwined. A great balance of productivity and fucking around.
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Coded Tiles of Little Portugal (Museum of Toronto)
Little Portugal hides a fascinating secret in plain sight, religious wall tiles with hidden meanings. Even more remarkable, these tiles once served as a safety net for children. Parents told their kids, “Look for the tiles, knock on the door, and someone will help you.”
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The Portuguese Collective Magazine VOL. 4
VOL. 4 of The Portuguese Collective Magazine is OUT now with my article featured on page 46! ‘Filming The Portuguese Soul’
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Toronto’s World Cup Farewell Was Epic
For Luso-Canadians, this was more than a soccer match—it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Seeing Portugal compete on the world’s biggest stage in their own city is something many never imagined possible.
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Field Notes. #10
Events like Tertulia Night are powerful reminders of how important community spaces are for creativity, connection, and preserving cultural heritage. I’m already looking forward to the next one — and to continuing the journey of finding new readers along the way.
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Field Notes. #9
My approach to life tends to come in bursts: either taking everything in or sprinting toward something I’ve decided I want. Either way, it’s always full tilt. That’s why the change of seasons can feel like a reset after a stretch of time that seemed static.
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Field Notes. #8
Because at the end of the day, what really matters is that the work says something—anything—and that the act of writing it felt honest and cathartic. If that’s the case, then I should be my own biggest fan.
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The Scars Saudade Wrote — A New Book Is Born
There are stories we tell. And there are stories we carry. This book is not just about migration across oceans. It is about migration across generations. About what it means to belong—and what it costs. The Scars Saudade Wrote — A New Book Is Born!
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Field Notes. #7
Last month brought a rewarding milestone for me: two of my articles were published. When I first set out, I gave myself a goal: to publish one hundred pieces. I’m now nearly halfway there, and these latest articles added to that growing body of work.
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Field Notes. #6
It felt like history unfolding in real time—threads of heritage, resilience, and saudade woven into every frame. To contribute behind the scenes was, in its own way, an act of preservation. Our history, our language, our people—there is so much there, waiting to be told.
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Reintroducing Myself: Five Years Writing Our Portuguese Story
My name is Devin Meireles, I’m a Luso-Canadian writer with exciting stories to bring you closer to this Portuguese thing of ours! 🇵🇹 🇵🇹
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Madeira Travel Journal
The island is buzzing—preparations underway, dancers rehearsing, samba bands spilling into public spaces. My camera has been working overtime, capturing hundreds of photos and videos, and I’ve been writing whenever I can.