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Friday, the 26th of May 2023: “An Easy-Going Friday: A Teacher’s Life and the Value of Helping Others”!!!

14 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, hottish, sunny, clear, and slightly cloudy later. Friday was a lucky day; my 7 am class was cancelled, and I pushed my 8 am class back one hour to 9 am, so now I am free from when I get up until nine. This means I can do a hard workout and do my things […]

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Thursday the 25th of May 2023:“Copacabana and Flamengo in Rio”!!!

13 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, hottish, sunny, clear, and slightly cloudy later. In the past, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I would begin classes at 8 am, so they were the days where I could have a heavy workout as there were no time restrictions. Since the middle of this month, I have begun to give classes to a new pupil […]

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Wednesday, the 24th of May 2023: “A Healthy Early Morning Routine and Kaizen”!!!

12 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 27oC, hot, sunny, clear, and slightly cloudy. It is the middle of the week, and it is going extremely well. I am not anxious, I am not counting the time, I am not counting the classes, I am good. One of the reasons for this is my healthy early morning routine, which I have created and […]

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Monday, the 22nd of May 2023:“Learning from our Mistakes”!!!

8 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, hot, sunny, clear and slightly cloudy at the end of the day. It is the first working day of the week, and even though Yasmin is not talking to me, my name is still Dirt; I’m happy because my weekend was enjoyable. On Saturday, I visited a friend and later went to Marina da Gloria, […]

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Saturday the 20th of May 2023:“A Temporary Solution to Life’s Challenges”!!!

6 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. What a wonderful day! I am temporarily living with my ex-wife and my youngest daughter. This idea began when I had to give back my flat in Copacabana to the owner, who needed it due to her family’s needs. The apartment was not mine, so naturally, I had to go, […]

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Friday the 19th of May 2023:“Creating a Healthy Morning Routine”!!!

5 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24oC, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. Friday and almost the weekend. I have created a healthy routine where I get up early and exercise daily. Even before physically getting out of bed, I do three exercises. As soon as I am up, I make my bed, which is folding up the bed linen, putting it away […]

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Wednesday, the 17th of May 2023:“Morning Power: Overcoming Limitations”!!!

1 de March, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24oC, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. Wednesday, the middle of the week and everything is good. The classes are going well, and I am taking some very nice photos of Aterro and Flamengo. Early morning photography is very gratifying. The light is perfect, there are few people out in the street who could spoil a shot, […]

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Tuesday the 16th of May 2023:“Navigating Life as a Parent”!!!

29 de February, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 27oC, warmish, sunny, and beautiful clear blue skies. Tuesday, and my name is Dirt at home. Since I decided to try to force my younger daughter to change her habits and her routine, consequently changing her future, she is clearly showing her disapproval by trying to make my life hell at home. Purposefully showing that she […]

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Wednesday the 10th of May 2023:“Cold Showers in Flamengo”!!!

21 de February, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, cool, overcast and rainy. Wednesday is the middle point of the week and my fourth day living in Flamengo, and cracks are beginning to show, not in Flamengo but in my abode. As usual, I got up early, left home to exercise in the local park, and quickly returned for my first early class at […]

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Tuesday the 9th of May 2023:“A Morning Walk and Coffee in Flamengo: A Reflection on Simple Pleasures”!!!

20 de February, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, warm, sunny, and slightly overcast. Tuesday is the third day of living in Flamengo with my ex-wife. Until now, everything has been OK, and it should still be in the early days. I get up early in Flamengo at 4:30 a.m. and am out in the street by 5:00 a.m. Today, I decided not to […]

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Welcome to my blog, The Long Gringo!

I am Richard George James Jackson, a British expatriate who has made Brazil his home for over 30 years.
My experiences have taught me about resilience, transformation, and Brazil's enduring spirit.
I have ventured into various business endeavours, from founding a consultancy in the boat and yacht industry to establishing an English language school.
Along the way, I've discovered the vital importance of resilience and the profound impact of transformation.
I'm eager to share my stories and insights on this blog, hoping to inspire and support others on their own journeys.
Thank you for accompanying me on this virtual adventure!

Richard George James Jackson.

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